Direct Primary Care (DPC) connects patients directly with a primary care physician, eliminating third party payers such as insurance and government programs. DPC allows physicians to provide optimal health care at affordable prices, and improves access to care. DPC is not health insurance, and will not cover catastrophic expenses like hospitalizations or surgeries.
Patients are advised to carry a high deductible health insurance plan for such emergencies. However, pairing a DPC membership with a high deductible health care plan can save patients money on insurance premiums compared to traditional health insurance plans. Our practice has reached its maximal capacity, and we are unable to accept new patients at this time.
Patients are advised to carry a high deductible health insurance plan for such emergencies. However, pairing a DPC membership with a high deductible health care plan can save patients money on insurance premiums compared to traditional health insurance plans. Our practice has reached its maximal capacity, and we are unable to accept new patients at this time.
Services
Easily and quickly communicate with physician or staff via text, cell phone, email, and patient portal. For those with a high deductible health plan or no insurance at all, Direct Primary Care offers significant cost savings over conventional doctor office visits. Our low monthly price is far lower than most routine visits at a doctor office or urgent care.
Due to our lab partnership, we can provide lab testing at significantly reduced cost to our patients. Thanks to our relationship with local radiology centers, we are able to provide discounts on radiology tests, with transparent, upfront pricing. We have a network of specialists who are willing to provide discount cash-pricing to patients without insurance who need referrals.
At Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care, we are experts at helping you find the lowest prices for your medications. Your physician will do a detailed price search using GoodRx.com. If we can get it cheaper through our wholesale medication supplier, we will order your medicine and have it for you within 24 hours.
We are physicians who contract directly with our patients to provide primary care services. Our plan is membership-based with a low monthly fee, much like a gym membership. In most cases, patients save money by choosing a higher deductible health plan and paying directly for medical care through GCDPC.
My husband and I LOVE Dr Bernard and Lilly! Dr. Bernard is so down to earth and such a caring doctor! She is the best doctor! We are so blessed to have found her! Lilly is so friendly also and so helpful with your appointments! They make us feel like FAMILY! I don't normally do reviews, but I felt like people need to know how wonderful this doctors surgery is.
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Ron Rooks
Dec 31, 2020
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Kathy Kershner
Nov 07, 2020
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We love Dr. Bernard! When we moved to Estero in 2017, our main concern was finding a great doctor for the both of us. We had been with our other doc for so many years, how could anyone else be as good? Well, we have been so pleased with GCDPC, Dr. Bernard, and her assistant, Lily! We feel very comfortable being more than just the 35th person a doctor has seen that day. Dr. Bernard takes her time, listens, and is so practical. When the Covid-19 Pandemic was in the early stages and confusion was everywhere, Dr. Bernard sent emails with plain language and practical advice. We value Gulf Coast Direct
Garrette Parsons
Jun 11, 2020
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Toni Muzzonigro
Jan 16, 2020
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Dr. Bernard has been taking care of some of my family in SW Florida for quite some time now. They are ecstatic with the care they have received at Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care- it is timely, effective, compassionate and cost-effective. The direct primary care model works for many different types of patients! For a low monthly fee in addition to insurance premiums, insured patients finally have primary care that is available and accessible when they most need it. This means no waiting two or three weeks for an appointment when you are sick today. In this regard, there will hardly be a need for
Maria Montes
Dec 13, 2019
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Shanelle Rae
Nov 23, 2019
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I don’t normally do reviews, but I felt like people need to know how wonderful this doctors surgery is. Great visit from start to finish. I have a huge phobia of needles and Dr. Bernard made me feel at ease about a needle and blood tests for the first time in 10 years! Short wait, and easy appointment!
Melissa Markwell
Aug 15, 2019
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Maria Billie
Jun 12, 2017
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