Dr. R. Michele Emery, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Newberry, FL
Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians LLCDr. Emery is a family medicine physician with a functional medicine background who moved to direct primary care.
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About Dr. Emery
Dr. Emery earned her MD and a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1988. She completed her family practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando in 1991. She is board certified in Family Medicine and is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner.
She also holds certifications in Lifestyle Medicine and Functional Medicine. She cared for students at the University of Florida Student Health Care Center for over 10 years. She most recently cared for patients at a functional medicine practice in Ocala before moving to direct primary care.
She moved to direct primary care so she can spend the time with patients that they need. She has experience teaching family medicine resident physicians and practiced in emergency room and urgent care settings for several years. She works to find the root causes of disease and encourages dietary and lifestyle changes to help the body heal.
She aims to provide medical care with compassion using a holistic approach.
Membership and fees
Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians charges a monthly membership fee and does not bill insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Membership is $85 per month for an adult aged 19 to 64 and $105 per month for an adult aged 65 or older, based on a yearly membership.
A one-time, non-refundable household enrollment fee of $120 applies at enrollment.
Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.
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Patient reviews
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"Very professional care and consult."
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"Professional, efficient, and genuinely cares about his patients"
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"Enlightened me about my condition."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Emery take insurance, or offer a membership?
Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians is a direct primary care practice paid by a monthly membership. The practice does not submit any charges to insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. Insurance can still be used for labs, studies and referrals.
How much does a membership at Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians cost?
Membership is $85 per month for an adult aged 19 to 64 and $105 per month for an adult aged 65 or older, based on a yearly membership. A couple under 65 pays $150 per month and a couple over 65 pays $180 per month, based on a yearly membership. A one-time, non-refundable household enrollment fee of $120 also applies.
Is Dr. Emery board certified?
Dr. Emery is board certified in Family Medicine.
Where did Dr. Emery train?
Dr. Emery earned her MD at Tulane University in New Orleans in 1988. She completed her family practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando in 1991.
Does Dr. Emery speak Spanish?
Yes, Dr. Emery speaks Spanish.
Where is Dr. Emery's office?
Dr. Emery practices at Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians.
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