About
Dr. Tristan Brooks is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and a Pensacola native who returned home after completing her Family Medicine residency at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. She holds double board certification in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She also carries Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International. Her path to medicine was far from conventional. Before attending medical school at VCOM-Carolinas, she built a first career in public education. During her residency, she moonlighted at the corresponding psychiatric hospital, deepening her clinical range.
Dr. Brooks is a Clinical Instructor for Florida State University's Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy Breastfeeding Counselor Course. She teaches breastfeeding counselor training across Florida and beyond. She completed the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's Leadership Academy. Her personal health journey reinforces her clinical philosophy. She used non-pharmacological Lifestyle Medicine interventions to lose 60 pounds over two years. That experience shapes her commitment to whole-person, evidence-based care. She is a mother of two and describes herself as a busy professional mom who understands firsthand what her patients face. InWeekly named her Best General Care Physician for Best of the Coast 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
VCOM-Carolinas
Residency
Family Medicine, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Additional Training
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Leadership Academy; Clinical Instructor, FSU Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy Breastfeeding Counselor Course
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Brooks right for?
Dr. Brooks is an excellent fit for women ages 12 to 64 who want a primary care physician who takes real time with them. Patients managing chronic conditions, navigating menopause, or seeking non-pharmacological approaches to their health will find her clinical philosophy aligned with their goals. She is especially well-suited for pregnant and postpartum women dealing with mood or anxiety disorders. Mothers navigating breastfeeding challenges, from early latch issues to mastitis, also benefit directly from her specialized training. Busy professional women who want same-day access and flexible communication options thrive in her practice model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Brooks holds double board certification in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She also carries Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International. These credentials reflect her clinical focus on whole-person primary care and the mental health needs of pregnant and postpartum women.
Yes. Dr. Brooks serves as a Clinical Instructor for Florida State University's Breastfeeding Counselor Course and teaches that training across the state. She completed the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's Leadership Academy. She offers multiple types of breastfeeding appointments, including home visits, and this care is available to all patients regardless of membership status.
Dr. Brooks treats a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, postpartum depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, chronic disease, obesity, UTIs, sinusitis, upper respiratory infections, menopause, and breastfeeding difficulties such as mastitis. She also manages contraception and provides pre-conception counseling.
Dr. Brooks favors non-pharmacological interventions whenever evidence supports them. She applies a whole-person osteopathic approach and emphasizes prevention over reaction. Her personal experience using Lifestyle Medicine changes to address her own chronic health concerns deeply informs her clinical perspective.
Dr. Brooks earned her medical degree from VCOM-Carolinas. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, where she also moonlighted at the affiliated psychiatric hospital. After residency, she returned to her hometown of Pensacola to open her practice.
Yes. Before attending medical school, Dr. Brooks worked in public education. That experience shaped how she communicates with patients and her belief in education as a core part of good care.
Dr. Brooks is Perinatal Mental Health Certified through Postpartum Support International. She built an entire membership track around this specialty. She sees pregnant women and those in the first few years postpartum who need support with mood and anxiety disorders.
Yes. InWeekly named Dr. Brooks Best General Care Physician for Best of the Coast 2025. That recognition reflects her standing in the Pensacola community she grew up in and now serves.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026