Nicole H. Bixler, DO, MBA, FACOFP dist.

Dr. Bixler is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she concurrently earned her MBA in Health Administration from St. Joesph’s University. She currently practices at Immediate Medcare & Family Doctor in Spring Hill, Florida, where she focuses on geriatric outpatient and inpatient services using a Value-Based Care model. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at NOVA Southeastern University and preceptor to students for Rural Family Medicine, a role she’s held since 2010. Additionally, she has been a part of the Core Teaching Faculty for inpatient services for the HCA Oak Hill Family Medicine Residency since its inception in 2017. Dr. Bixler has held numerous leadership positions on the state and national level including Florida Society ACOFP President, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association President, and President of ACOFP in 2020-2022. During her tenure as ACOFP President-elect and President, she helped navigate the organization’s response to the COVID pandemic, establish new DEI initiatives, and create the Leadership Development Committee.  She currently serves on the ACOFP Executive Conclave of Fellows and on the ACOFP Foundation Board. She is a newly appointed Director to the ACGME Board and is in her third term as a member of the Florida Prostate Cancer Advisory Council, an appointment made by the Governor. Dr. Bixler has been awarded numerous times for her service, including ACOFP Outstanding Young Physician of the Year, ACOFP Outstanding Female Leader, the Florida Society of ACOFP Family Physician of the Year, the Florida Society of the ACOFP Educator of the Year, and a FOMA Distinguished Service Award. If asked, she will tell you her greatest achievement is being a positive role model to other female physicians and her three daughters.