Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care

Rebekah Bernard, MD has worked as a Family Physician for nearly 25 years. Dr. Bernard graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Sociology, and received her medical degree from the University of Miami. She completed her residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando and received her board certification in Family Medicine in 2002.

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

Dr. Bernard is the author of the book 'How to Be a Rock Star Doctor,' published in July 2015, and is often asked to give lectures and presentations to physicians, residents, and medical students. She was named Collier County Medical Society Physician of the Year in 2026.