Dr. R. Michele EmeryMD, MPHTM, IFMCP
Family Medicine
at Gainesville Direct Primary Care Physicians — Newberry, FL
About
R. Michele Emery, MD, MPHTM, IFMCP, brings over three decades of clinical experience to her work in family and functional medicine. She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1988 with both a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She completed her Family Practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando in 1991.
Dr. Emery holds three certifications: board certification in Family Medicine, the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner credential (IFMCP), and a Certification in Lifestyle Medicine. Only 28 physicians in Florida hold the IFMCP designation. She spent more than ten years caring for students at the University of Florida Student Health Care Center and also taught Family Medicine resident physicians. Her functional medicine approach focuses on identifying root causes of disease and using nutrition, lifestyle intervention, nutraceuticals, and integrative strategies to support healing. Functional Medicine members receive nutraceuticals and specialized testing at wholesale prices. Dr. Emery is not currently accepting new patients.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans (MD, 1988)
Residency
Family Practice, Florida Hospital, Orlando (completed 1991)
Additional Training
Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (MPHTM), Tulane University, 1988; Certification in Lifestyle Medicine; IFMCP Certification
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Emery right for?
Dr. Emery is best suited for patients dealing with chronic illness, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions, or nutritional deficiencies that have not responded fully to conventional treatment. Patients who want a physician to investigate root causes rather than manage symptoms alone will find her approach well-matched to their needs. Her functional medicine membership includes specialized testing and nutraceuticals at wholesale pricing. Note that Dr. Emery is not currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Emery practices Functional Medicine alongside Family Medicine, focusing on identifying the root causes of disease. She uses comprehensive nutrition evaluation, lifestyle management, nutraceutical prescriptions, and an integrative model to help the body heal from within.
Yes. Dr. Emery holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also carries the IFMCP certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine and a Certification in Lifestyle Medicine.
The IFMCP is a rigorous credential granted by the Institute for Functional Medicine. Only 28 physicians in Florida currently hold this certification, and Dr. Emery is one of them.
Dr. Emery graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988 with both an MD and a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She completed her Family Practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando in 1991.
Dr. Emery focuses on chronic disease, nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle-related illness, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune conditions. Her functional medicine approach targets underlying causes rather than symptom management alone.
No. Dr. Emery is not currently accepting new Functional Medicine patients. Prospective patients interested in her care should contact the practice to ask about future availability.
The Functional Medicine membership runs $175 per month on a one-year contract. Members receive nutraceuticals and specialized testing at wholesale prices. The membership covers a holistic, integrative approach including comprehensive nutrition evaluation and lifestyle management.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026