About
Dr. Becky McGilligan earned her undergraduate degree from The University of West Florida summa cum laude in 2004, then graduated summa cum laude from The Florida State College of Medicine in 2009. Medical school brought multiple distinctions: induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, the J. Ocie Harris Outstanding Student Award, the American Medical Women's Association Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Citation, and the Florida Geriatrics Society Award for outstanding student in geriatrics. She relocated to Cincinnati for her Internal Medicine residency at The Christ Hospital, completing her Chief Resident year in 2012.
Dr. McGilligan has practiced in Anderson Township ever since. She founded McGilligan MD Direct Primary Care to deliver the kind of thorough, relationship-centered care she believes every patient deserves. Her clinical focus spans internal medicine and preventive medicine. She views each patient through a body-mind-spirit lens, weighing physical exercise, diet, and mental outlook alongside lab values. Outside the office, she spends time with family, reads science fiction, and stays active with regular exercise.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of West Florida, summa cum laude, 2004
Medical School
Florida State College of Medicine, summa cum laude, 2009
Residency
Internal Medicine, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati; Chief Resident year completed 2012
Additional Training
Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society inductee; J. Ocie Harris Outstanding Student Award; American Medical Women's Association Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Citation; Florida Geriatrics Society Award for outstanding student in geriatrics
Who is Dr. McGilligan right for?
Dr. McGilligan suits adults seeking a physician who integrates preventive strategy with internal medicine expertise. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her thorough, whole-person approach to diagnosis and treatment. She works well with individuals who want a doctor deeply engaged in their long-term health, not just acute concerns. Her 30-minute standard appointments give patients time to work through complex or ongoing health questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McGilligan specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She treats adults across a broad range of chronic and acute conditions. Her approach integrates clinical data with lifestyle factors including exercise, nutrition, and mental health.
Dr. McGilligan graduated from The Florida State College of Medicine in 2009 and completed her Internal Medicine residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She finished her Chief Resident year there in 2012 and has practiced in Anderson Township ever since.
Dr. McGilligan earned several distinctions at The Florida State College of Medicine. These include induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, the J. Ocie Harris Outstanding Student Award, the American Medical Women's Association Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Citation, and the Florida Geriatrics Society Award for outstanding student in geriatrics.
Dr. McGilligan treats each patient as a whole person, not a set of symptoms or lab values. She considers physical activity, diet, and mental outlook as central to health. This body-mind-spirit philosophy guides how she builds care plans with each patient.
Yes. Dr. McGilligan founded McGilligan MD Direct Primary Care after her residency at The Christ Hospital. She wanted to practice medicine as a direct, private relationship between doctor and patient, free from insurance interference.
McGilligan MD accepts new patients on a rolling basis. Each physician maintains a panel of 400 to 600 patients. Prospective patients can sign up through the practice's online registration portal.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026