REBEKAH BERNARD, MD

Dr. Bernard grew up in the rural town of Clewiston, Florida.  She attended college at the University of Florida, majoring in sociology while completing her required pre-medical science courses. She was awarded the National Health Service Corps scholarship to attend the University of Miami for medical school and completed her Family Medicine residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

Following residency, Dr. Bernard completed her National Health Service Corps service obligation in Immokalee, Florida at a Federally Qualified Health Center. While working in this community, she was a preceptor for medical students from both Nova Southeastern Osteopathic Medical School and the FSU School of Medicine. Dr. Bernard continued to serve the community of Immokalee for an additional two years before transitioning to a hospital out-patient medical group, where she worked in private practice for more than five years. In 2016, Dr. Bernard opened Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care providing high-quality primary care for an affordable monthly fee. 

 

​A nationally recognized expert in scope of practice and physician wellness, Dr. Bernard is the author of four books, numerous articles, and hosts two podcasts. She is a frequent speaker on healthcare topics and remains deeply committed to supporting physicians and promoting physician-led care.