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Dr. Rebekah Bernard, MD

DPC Family Medicine physician, Fort Myers, FL

Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care

Dr. Rebekah Bernard is a family medicine physician who opened Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care in 2016.

17595 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 204, Fort Myers, FL 33912

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About Dr. Bernard

Dr. Bernard earned a sociology degree from the University of Florida and her medical degree from the University of Miami. Medical Economics reported that she was awarded the National Health Service Corps scholarship to attend medical school at the University of Miami. She completed her residency in family medicine at Florida Hospital in Orlando.

Medical Economics reported that she completed her National Health Service Corps service obligation at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Immokalee, Florida. Medical Economics also reported that she later worked in private practice for more than five years in a hospital outpatient medical group before opening her own practice. She opened Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care in 2016.

She has written four books, most recently Imposter Doctors. She is also often asked to give lectures and presentations to physicians, residents and medical students.

Membership and fees

Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care provides primary care for a monthly fee.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
University of Florida (sociology)
Medical school
University of Miami
Residency
Family medicine, Florida Hospital, Orlando
License
Florida
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Florida Board of Medicine
NPI
1417976994

Location

17595 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 204, Fort Myers, FL 33912
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Recognition and research

Awards

Named Collier County Medical Society Physician of the Year in 2026.

Publications

Author of the book "How to Be a Rock Star Doctor," published in July 2015.
Author of four books, most recently "Imposter Doctors."
Long-time contributor to Medical Economics.

Media and books

Featured as a guest in an American Medical Association COVID-19 Update video and podcast on scope of practice.
Medical Economics reported that she hosts two podcasts, including one for Medical Economics.

Teaching and research roles

Has served as an adjunct professor for the Florida State University College of Medicine and Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and has served as a preceptor for the FSU Lee Health Family Medicine Residency Program.

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Bernard offer a membership?

She opened Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care in 2016, which provides primary care for a monthly fee.

Where did Dr. Bernard train?

She received her medical degree from the University of Miami. She completed her residency in family medicine at Florida Hospital in Orlando.

Where is Dr. Bernard's office?

Dr. Bernard practices at Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care.

Has Dr. Bernard written books?

Yes. She has written four books, most recently Imposter Doctors. Her earlier book How to Be a Rock Star Doctor came out in July 2015.

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