About
Dr. Rachel Scheerer is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Pioneer Direct Primary Care in Ormond Beach, Florida. She earned her bachelor's degree with high honors in biochemistry and economics from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg. She then earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, where faculty inducted her into the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society.
Dr. Scheerer grew up in Florida after moving from Kauai, Hawaii in middle school. She met her husband Jake in high school, and they now raise two children together. Her family's own experiences with the healthcare system shaped her commitment to treating every patient as an individual. She holds a firm belief that a good doctor is first and foremost a good listener. Outside of medicine, she enjoys the beach, time with her family, and day trips to Disney World.
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Who is Dr. Scheerer right for?
Dr. Scheerer serves patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults. She works especially well with individuals managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol who need consistent, attentive care. Self-employed individuals, small business owners, and busy professionals benefit from her flexible access model. Families looking for a single physician who knows each member personally will find her approach a strong fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Scheerer manages a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. These include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, asthma, and COPD. She also handles acute illness, weight management, and preventive care for patients of all ages.
Yes. Dr. Scheerer cares for patients from newborns through older adults. Families can enroll together, and she tailors wellness goals for each individual member.
Yes. Dr. Scheerer holds board certification in family medicine.
Dr. Scheerer believes a good doctor is a good listener. She treats each patient as a distinct individual and approaches care the way she would want her own family treated. She emphasizes transparency, preventive care, and building a genuine long-term relationship with each patient.
Yes. Dr. Scheerer is available by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent needs. For non-urgent matters, patients can reach her via email or voicemail, and she responds the next business day.
Yes. Dr. Scheerer performs a range of in-office procedures, including EKGs, joint injections, laceration repair, mole removal, skin biopsies, pap smears, and more. She also conducts in-office testing for strep, flu, urinalysis, and pregnancy.
Yes. When a patient requires specialist care, Dr. Scheerer coordinates directly with that specialist. She works to prevent unnecessary referrals and stays involved throughout the process to ensure continuity of care.
Yes. Dr. Scheerer offers house calls for existing members based on distance, availability, and medical need. She also conducts rounds at assisted living and nursing home facilities under special circumstances. Additional charges may apply and she communicates those costs before the visit.
Doctor profile last updated November 1, 2026