Dr. Rick BaxleyM.D.

Family Medicine

at Medical Center at Ocean Reef — Key Largo, FL

About

D. serves as Medical Director of the Private Medicine Plus program at the Medical Center at Ocean Reef, where he joined the staff in 2019. D. at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. He also holds a Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University, earned in 1988, the same year he completed his Family Practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando. Dr. Baxley holds Diplomat status from the American Board of Family Practice and achieved Fellow standing in the American Academy of Family Practice in 2008. His career includes more than 30 years of individualized patient care at College Park Family Practice and RVD Sportsplex Family Practice, as well as 18 years directing his Baxley Center for Executive Health Assessment. He founded Orlando's Healthcare Center for the Homeless, which serves more than 20,000 individuals each year. In 1994, President Bill Clinton awarded Dr. Baxley the President's Volunteer Service Award from the National Points of Light Foundation.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Health Science, University of Florida, 1976

Medical School

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, MD, 1985

Residency

Family Practice Residency, Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida, 1988

Additional Training

Master of Public Health, Loma Linda University, 1988

Certifications

Diplomat, American Board of Family Practice, 1988-presentFellow, American Academy of Family Practice, 2008-present

Who is Dr. Baxley right for?

Dr. Baxley is an excellent match for patients who want a highly experienced family physician with deep expertise in executive health. Those enrolling in the Private Medicine Plus program work directly with him. Patients who value a physician known for individualized, relationship-centered care will appreciate his approach. His public health background also makes him a strong fit for patients who think about health at a community and preventive level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Baxley serves as Medical Director of the Private Medicine Plus program at MCOR. He oversees this tier of membership, which includes 24/7 physician access, home visits, and physician accompaniment to specialist appointments.

Yes. Dr. Baxley holds Diplomat status from the American Board of Family Practice, active since 1988. He also achieved Fellow standing in the American Academy of Family Practice in 2008.

Dr. Baxley focuses on Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Executive Health. He spent 18 years directing his own Baxley Center for Executive Health Assessment before joining MCOR.

D. from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He completed his Family Practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando and holds a Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University.

Dr. Baxley founded Orlando's Healthcare Center for the Homeless, which serves more than 20,000 individuals each year. In 1994, President Bill Clinton awarded him the President's Volunteer Service Award from the National Points of Light Foundation.

Dr. Baxley brings more than 30 years of individualized patient care experience. He spent those decades at College Park Family Practice, RVD Sportsplex Family Practice, and his own Baxley Center for Executive Health Assessment.

Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026