Rachel Hibberd earned her medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and completed her Family Medicine residency at AdventHealth East Orlando, followed by an additional year of residency training in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Dr. Hibberd is passionate about building meaningful relationships with her patients and providing compassionate, individualized care. She incorporates the tenets of osteopathic medicine into every patient encounter, recognizing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit while emphasizing prevention, wellness, and evidence-based treatment to help patients achieve their health goals.
Education
2025- 2026 Osteopathic Neuro-Muscular Medicine Residency at AdventHealth East Orlando, Orlando, FL
2024- 2025 Chief Resident, D.O. AdventHealth East Orlando Family Medicine Residency, Orlando, FL
2022- 2025 Resident, D.O. AdventHealth East Orlando Family Medicine Residency, Orlando, FL
2018- 2022 D.O. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
2017- 2018 Graduate Certificate Biomedical Sciences, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
2010- 2014 B.S. Biology, Chemistry Minor, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Professional Experience
Teaching Positions
2025- Present: Clinical Instructor, Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
2013-2014: Chemistry Tutor, Granby High School, Norfolk, VA
2013-2014: Biology 116 Supplemental Instructor, Old Dominion University Student Success Center
2012-2014: Math & Biology Tutor, Old Dominion University Student Success Center
2011- 2012: Advanced Via Individual Determination Tutor (AVID), Chesapeake City Public Schools
Professional Certifications
2026: American Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Board Eligible
2025: 40- Hour Basic Cranial Course: Foundations of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field
2025: American Osteopathic Family Medicine Board Certified Physician
2020-Present: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
2016-Present: Basic Life Support
2022-2025: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
2022-2024: Neonatal Resuscitation Program
2016-2019: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel
2003-Present: Open Water SCUBA Certification, Scuba Diving International
Research Experience
2025: Healing through Osteopathic Medicine Presentation, speaker at Healing Summit
2024-2025: Use of AI in Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic Poster Presentation
2024- 2025: Quality Improvement Increase Influenza Vaccination in Pediatric Population
2024: Acute Cholecystitis in the Setting of Gastrointestinal Bleed Case Presentation
2023: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Case Presentation
2022-2023: Quality Improvement OMM Consultations AdventHealth East Orlando
2016-2017: Clinical Research Coordinator, Wagner Kapoor Institute
2014: Undergraduate Research, Old Dominion University
Professional Memberships
2018- Present: American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
2018- Present: American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
2022- Present: Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA)
2022- Present: Florida Association of Family Physicians (FAFP)
2025- Present: American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)
2025- Present: Osteopathic Cranial Academy Foundation
2019- 2022: Virginia Family Physicians (VAFP)
2018- 2022: Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO)
2018- 2022: Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)
2018- 2022: American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP)
Hobbies and Interests
Spending time with my husband, baby boy, and toy poodle, attending Orlando City & Orlando Pride soccer games, gardening, biking, paddleboarding, walking trails, practicing yoga & meditation, traveling.
Dr. Chase is a partner of Oviedo Medical Research, and has worked on over 130 clinical trials as a principal and sub-investigator. He has conducted research on phase II through IV clinical trials in areas of pain, general medicine, gastrointestinal, immunological, endocrine, neurological, orthopedic, lipid, cardiovascular, dermatological, pulmonary, contraceptive, pediatric, men’s health, women’s health and healthy populations. Dr. Chase is a past Clinical Assistant Professor of the Florida State University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida.
Education
1992 – June 1996: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, MD
1988 – May 1992: University of Florida, Gainesville of Florida, B.A. History of Science, Medicine, and Technology
1996 – June 1997: Internship in Family Practice
1997 – 1999: Residency in Family Practice, Florida Hospital, Orlando Campus
1999 – 2012: Diplomate American Board of Family Practice
Professional Experience
Medical Interests
Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Minor Surgical Procedures, Dermatology, Sports Medicine
Hospital Staff Privileges
AdventHealth Winter Park
Oviedo Medical Center
Family Medicine, Private Practice
1999 – Present: Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine
Teaching Positions
2003 – Present: Clinical Assistant Professor of the Florida State University College of Medicine
Clinical Trials Investigator
Oviedo Medical Research, LLC. with A. Nation, D.O., B. Block, M.D., & S. Smolen, M.D. 2015 – Present
Compass Research East, LLC. with A. Nation, D.O., B. Block, M.D., & S. Smolen, M.D. 2010 – 2015
Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine, with Amy J. Nation, D.O., B. Block, M.D., & Susan G. Smolen, M.D. 1999 – 2014
Dr. Block is providing exceptional leadership at Oviedo Medical Research, LLC and has served as the lead principal investigator on over 130 clinical trials. He is a partner at OMR, and has over 29 years of clinical research experience in multiple therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, pain, general medicine, gastrointestinal, immunological, endocrine, neurological, orthopedic, lipid, dermatological, pulmonary, contraceptive, pediatric, and men and women’s health. Dr. Block has been named one of Orlando’s “Best Doctors” for Family Medicine by local physicians, and published in Orlando Magazine’s “Best Doctors” for four consecutive years. Dr. Block is a past Clinical Assistant Professor of the Florida State University School of Medicine. Dr. Block earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine.
Education
Board Certified in Family Practice by The American Board of Family Practice – July 1992, recertified July 1998, July 2004, April 2014, and July 2024.
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians – awarded 2009
Wyoming Valley Family Practice Residency (now known as The Wright Center Family Medicine Residency), Kingston, PA – Completed Jun 30, 1992
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA – M.D. on May 19, 1989
Immaculata College, Immaculata, PA – Biology/Chemistry B.A. – May, 1985, Summa cum laude
Pennsylvania State University, Media, PA – Biochemistry, Sep 1981 – May 1983
Professional Experience
Medical Interests
Preventative Health Care (especially Cardiovascular Disease), Minor Surgical Procedures , Pharmaceutical Research Clinical Trials
Hospital Staff Privileges
AdventHealth (formerly Florida Hospital & Winter Park Memorial Hospital) 1993 & 1992 (respectively) – Present
Oviedo Medical Center (part of HCA) 2017 – Present
Orlando Regional Medical Center 2000 – 2017
Family Medicine, Private Practice
Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine 1997 to present. Practicing with Amy J. Nation, D.O., Craig P. Chase, M.D., & Susan G. Smolen, M.D.
In practice in Winter Park & Oviedo since July 1992
Clinical Trials Investigator
Oviedo Medical Research, LLC. with A. Nation, D.O., C. Chase, M.D., & S. Smolen, M.D. 2015 – Present
Compass Research East, LLC. with A. Nation, D.O., C. Chase, M.D., & S. Smolen, M.D. 2010 – 2015
Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine, with Amy J. Nation, D.O., Craig P. Chase, M.D., & Susan G. Smolen, M.D. 1997 – 2014
Coordinated Research of Florida, Inc. – 1998 – 2001
Teaching Positions
Clinical Assistant Professor of the Florida State University College of Medicine 2003 – 2015
Emergency Room Physician
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital – Jul 1990 – Jun 1992
Mercy Hospital of Nanticoke – Jun 1991 – Jul 1992
Carbondale General Hospital – Jul 1991 – Dec 1991
Wilkes-Barre Family Medicine Residency
(Part of Commonwealth Health, previously known as Wyoming Valley Family Practice Residency)
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital – July 1989 – June 1992
Nesbitt Memorial Hospital – Jul 1989 – Jun 1992
Professional Certifications
Basic Cardiac Life Support – 1986 through Present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support – 1989, 1991
Neonatal Resuscitation – 1990, 1992
Advanced Trauma Support – 1991
Professional Committees and Positions
Primary Partners ACO Financial Committee Member 2020 – Present
Primary Partners ACO Population Health Committee Member 2019 – Present
Primary Partners ACO Board Member 2019 – Present
Florida Accountable Care ACO Director of Innovations and Clinical Integration 2017 – 2018
Florida Accountable Care ACO Financial Committee Member 2003 – 2018
Florida Accountable Care ACO Board Member 2002 – 2018
WPMH Family Practice Section Director of CME – 1993 – 2016
WPMH Family Practice Section Chairman – 2011 – 2016
WPMH Family Practice Section Vice Chairman – 2003 – 2011
WPMH Family Practice Section Chairman – 1998 – 2002
American Academy of Family Physicians – 1987 – Present
Florida Academy of Family Physicians – 1992 – Present
Florida Medical Association – 1999 – Present
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association – 2001 – Present
American Academy of Osteopathy – 2001 – 2014
Association of Clinical Research Physicians – 2002 — 2008
American Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians – 2002 – 2003
Orange County Medical Society – 1999 – 2006
Clinical Research Experience
Principal Investigator for over 110 pharmaceutical studies since 2010 through Oviedo Medical Research, LLC and Compass Research East, LLC
Physician Investigator for 12 pharmaceutical studies 1997 – 2013 through Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine (including as Principal Investigator for 2 studies)
Served on Lilly Pharmaceuticals Migraine Portfolio Advisory Board August 2020
Served on PCP Advisory Board for Pfizer & Lilly Pharmaceuticals for Tanezumab 2018 & 2020
Served on PCP Migraine Advisory Board for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals November 2023
Served on Obesity Advisory Board for Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals November 2025
Served on MASH Focus Group for Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals November 2025
Presentations and Publications
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Tips & Tricks to Improve Efficiency, Finances, & Quality of Patient Care for a Better Overall Provider & Patient Experience” October, 2023
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Tips & Tricks to Improve Efficiency, Finances, & Quality of Patient Care – Overall Provider & Patient Experience” October, 2022
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Healow Insights Panel” October, 2020
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Tips & Tricks by Super Users to Improve Efficiency, Patient Management, & Cash Flow” October, 2019
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Tips & Tricks by Super Users to Improve Efficiency, Patient Management, & Cash Flow” October, 2018
Speaker at the Annual Florida Accountable Care ACO Summit “Guardian Community Solutions” – October 2017
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Tips & Tricks by Super Users to Improve Efficiency, Patient Management, & Cash Flow” – October, 2017
NPR/WMFE- local Public Radio Interview: Vibrant vibrating capsule therapy for chronic idiopathic constipation – January 2017
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Tips & Tricks to Improve Efficiency, Patient Management, & Cash Flow” – October, 2016
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Tips & Tricks to Improve Efficiency, Patient Management, & Cash Flow” – October, 2015
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Tips & Tricks to Improve Efficiency, Patient Management, & Cash Flow” – October, 2014
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Patient Engagement – From Your Office to Their Home and Everything In Between” – October, 2013
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Tips & Tricks to Improve Efficiency, Patient Management, & Cash Flow” – October, 2013
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Using eCW Technology to Minimize Paper, Increase Efficiency, Increase Quality of Care, & Improve Income” – October, 2012
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: Presenter for “P2P Panelist” Program – October, 2012
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Using eCW Technology to Minimize Paper, Increase Efficiency, Increase Quality of Care, & Improve Income” – October, 2011
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “The Insiders Guide for P2P” – October, 2011
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Key Elements to Removing Paper from your Practice” – October, 2010
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “eCW Improved Our Practice and Our Bottom Line” – October, 2010
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “Key Elements to Removing Paper from your Practice” – November, 2008
Speaker at the “eClinicalWorks National Users Conference”: “eCW Improved Our Practice and Our Bottom Line” – November, 2008
Contributor to: “Point, click, feel worse: Health Web sites can feed fears”, Orlando Sentinel, by Linda Shrieves – February 16, 2009
Author of: “How We Improved Our Practice and Our Bottom Line With a New EMR System”, Family Practice Management (published by the AAFP) – July/August 2008
Speaker at: “The First Central Florida EMR Conference” held by the Orange & Seminole County Medical Societies: “Adopting an EMR” – October 20, 2007
Author of: “Using Technology to Improve Practice Finances & Patient Satisfaction – Appointment Reminder Systems: Now ‘No Shows’ Have No Excuse”, Central Florida Doctor – July 2007
Local NBC News Interview: “Neostratta Coverblend Creams for masking Skin Blemishes” – November 8, 2002
Contributor to: “The Female Body; an Owner’s Manual”, Rodale Press – Copyright 1996
Contributor to: “Total Health for Men” Rodale Press – Copyright 1995
Local CBS News Interview: “Athlete’s Foot” – November 29, 1994
Speaker at: The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference: “Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Migraine Headaches,” St. Louis, MO – 1992
Awards and Honors
Voted one of Orlando’s “Best Doctors” for Family Medicine by local physicians, and published in Orlando Magazine’s “Best Doctors” issue December – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chester County Medical Society Scholarship Award – 1985
Delta Epsilon Sigma & Kappa Gamma Pi National Graduate Honor Societies – 1985
Sigma Zeta National Science Honor Society – 1983
“Academic Excellence” Awards – 1982, 1983
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society Sophomore Citation – 1983
Dr. Smolen is a clinical investigator and partner of Oviedo Medical Research, LLC. As a Florida licensed physician with Board Certification in Family Medicine, Dr. Smolen has over 22 years of clinical research experience. She has served as a Sub-Investigator on over 130 phase II-IV clinical trials in areas of pain, general medicine, gastrointestinal, immunological, endocrine, neurological, orthopedic, lipid, cardiovascular, dermatological, pulmonary, contraceptive, pediatric, men’s health, women’s health and healthy populations. She earned her Medical degree from the University of South Florida.
Education
University of Illinois, B.S., Psychology 1991, Magna Cum Laude Graduate
University of Central Florida, Biology Dept. coursework, 2004 to 2006
University of South Florida, College of Medicine, M.D. degree 2001
Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency, 2001 to 2004
Professional Experience
Medical Interests
Dermatology, Pediatrics, Women’s Health
Hospital Staff Privileges
AdventHealth Winter Park
Oviedo Medical Center
Family Medicine, Private Practice
Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine – joined group in June 2004
Clinical Trials Investigator
Oviedo Medical Research, LLC. with A. Nation, D.O., C. Chase, M.D., & B. Block, M.D. 2015 – Present
Compass Research East, LLC. with A. Nation, D.O., C. Chase, M.D., & B. Block, M.D. 2010 – 2015
Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine, with Amy J. Nation, D.O., Craig P. Chase, M.D., & B. Block, M.D. 2003 – 2014
Additional Experience
Preceptor for medical students, pharmacy students, and nursing students in the Family Health Center (during Residency)
Preceptor for Florida State University 3rd year Medical Students 2004 to present
Medical student mentor for Florida State University College of Medicine
Committee organizer for National Primary Care Update, 2003 and 2004
2-day CME conference given by Family Practice residents
Shares Mexico Mission Trip, March/April 2004
Professional Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, 2001 to 2004
PALS and NRP Certification 12/2003
License to practice medicine and surgery in State of Florida,?
Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine, July 2004
Clinical Research Experience
Oviedo Medical Research, LLC, 2015 – Present
Medical Physician Investigator for over 25 pharmaceutical studies since 2010 through Compass Research East, LLC.
Medical Physician Investigator for pharmaceutical studies 2007 – 2013 through Block, Nation, Chase & Smolen Family Medicine
