Dr. Tina Edwards | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Emergency Medicine
About
Dr. Tina Edwards is a multi‑faceted physician and healer with three decades of experience in martial arts, Eastern meditation, and integrative healing practices. She graduated from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine) in 2004 and spent 15 years serving in the U.S. Navy, where she trained in Emergency Medicine at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego and cared for patients in the Persian Gulf, Japan, South America, across the United States, and at sea. Her diverse background includes work as a police‑911 dispatcher, martial‑arts school owner, adolescent group‑home counselor, ski‑resort short‑order cook, and coffee‑shop barista. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from California State University, San Bernardino, which contributes to her culturally sensitive, patient‑centered approach. At World of Wellness Healing Care, Dr. Edwards emphasizes Direct Primary Care principles—spending ample time with patients, offering transparent pricing, and integrating both conventional and holistic modalities to address root causes of health issues.
Education
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (2004)
Residency: Emergency Medicine - Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
- Internship Surgery - Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
- Residency Emergency Medicine - Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
Board Certification & Credentials
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Years in Practice: 30+ years
Licensing
International Experience
Provided emergency medical care for U.S. military patients in the Persian Gulf, Japan, South America, and other global locations during Navy service.