Owner, Founder, and Nurse Practitioner

Brittany has lived in the Panama City area since she was four. She graduated with her master’s in nursing from Georgetown University in 2013. She founded Gibbens Family Medical in 2018, just prior to Hurricane Michael.

Under Brittany's leadership, Gibbens Family Medical is known for its patient-first philosophy, seamless teamwork, and ability to manage a wide range of conditions, from routine primary care to complex chronic disease management.

Outside of the office, Brittany stays engaged in professional development and is an active member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network. She enjoys participating in healthcare conferences and sharing best practices in clinical leadership.

Brittany has been married since 2008 and has 2 small children. She is very active at her church and loves to be outdoors with her family.

Nurse Practitioner

Lauren is an experienced and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. Lauren works diligently to address both the physical and emotional well-being of patients across the lifespan.

Graduating with honors from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lauren began her career as a Registered Nurse at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, where she gained invaluable experience in managing diverse patient populations. Recognizing a desire to further impact patient outcomes, Lauren pursued advanced practice training, earning a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, specializing in Family Practice.

As a licensed and board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Lauren takes pride in building strong, trusting relationships with patients and their families. She provides care for a wide range of conditions, from managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to offering wellness counseling and preventive health screenings. With a commitment to lifelong learning, Lauren stays current with medical advancements and integrates evidence-based practices into daily patient care.

Lauren also has a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of her local community. This encouraged her to develop our comprehensive weight loss program. She combines lifestyle modifications with medication to help patients achieve their weight loss goals in a healthy and sustainable manner.

When not practicing medicine, Lauren enjoys spending time outdoors with her family on the water and in the woods hunting.

Nurse Practitioner

Taylor Schwarz is a lifelong resident of Panama City.  She obtained her MSN from the University of South Alabama in 2020.  She is a dual board certified Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC as an Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC). Her first RN position was in 2016 on the Step-Down floor of Gulf Coast Medical Center, then later, she transitioned to the ICU where she gained most of her nursing experience.  Her passion for nursing and the drive to continue her education led her to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner.  She began her career as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in cardiology, where she gained valuable knowledge and skills in the field of cardiology.  Due to her desires to balance work and family life, Taylor transitioned to Gibbens Family Medical in 2023 where she has found the balance to allow her to provide the best care possible to every patient. She has also loved being a part of a team who all share a common goal.  As part of Taylor's drive to balance work and family, she and her husband welcomed their first baby, a son, in August 2024.  

Nurse Practitioner

Rachael is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in medicine. She earned her Master’s of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University. She values cultural diversity, mental health and holistic care. Her real treasure comes from raising three adventurous beach bums. 

Office Manager

Karla is a lifelong Bay County resident, born and raised in Southport. She is married to James, her husband of 23 years. She has two children, one graduated, the other still in college. In her free time she bakes for her business, Karla’s Kupcakes! She loves pool days, nights by the fire and all things America! She is the glue that keeps our office going, and we couldn’t do it without her!