Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care

Members pay one low monthly fee for virtually unlimited access to their physician. The membership covers scheduled visits, urgent same-day or next-day appointments, and direct physician access. There are no copays, deductibles, or hidden charges on top of the monthly fee.

Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care members receive discount pricing on labs and generic medications. Members also access discounted massage therapy rates available exclusively to members. Every appointment includes a minimum of 30 minutes of face-to-face time with the physician.

The practice does not bill insurance for membership services. Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care operates as a direct primary care practice, which means patients pay the practice directly. The practice recommends pairing the membership with a high-deductible health insurance plan for coverage of hospitalizations or surgeries.

The practice does not route labs or generic medications through insurance. Instead, Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care offers members discount pricing on both. This approach often results in lower out-of-pocket costs than insurance-based pricing.

Yes, the practice offers same-day or next-day urgent visits whenever possible. Members can also schedule regular appointments with minimal to no wait times. Every visit guarantees at least 30 minutes of uninterrupted time with your physician.

Yes, the practice performs immigration physicals. Patients in the Fort Myers area can contact the practice directly to schedule this service.

Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care serves both adults and children. Dr. Rebekah Bernard provides family medicine for a broad range of patients. Dr. Kelly Fontana holds board certification in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics and cares for both pediatric and adult patients.

The practice sits at 17595 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 204, Fort Myers, FL 33908. The office is in the Alico Lakes Commons Building on US41, just south of Alico Road. The practice serves patients from Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, and Naples.

Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care is open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 3pm. Members can reach out directly to their physician outside of these hours for urgent needs.

Call the practice at 239-322-3860 to ask about current availability and membership pricing. Dr. Fontana accepts new patients on a limited basis, so the practice encourages prospective patients to reach out promptly.