Rachel Hibberd, D.O.

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
• 2023-2024: Quality Improvement Osteopathic Manipulation & Pneumonia Inpatient Stay
• 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.