Our Mission
To improve the health and well-being of our communities by providing patient-centered, preventive, primary health care.
Why Choose Express Family Care?
Our providers and staff are true advocates and act as your “gatekeepers” for your long-term health and well-being.
Our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to be proactive, keep you healthy, prevent disease and avoid illness. Managing all your preventive care and health screening is paramount to our success.
Express Family Care is a member of the Express Medical Group family which offers many services including Telehealth, Advanced Imaging, Urgent Care, Wound Care, Home Visits, and much more.
Meet the Team
Dr. Rebeca Juarbe-Arrillaga, MD
A native from Puerto Rico, Dr. Juarbe began her education by obtaining her BS degree in Biological Science from the University of Puerto Rico. A month later she moved to Mexico by herself, to obtain her medical degree from UAG in Guadalajara, Mexico. After completing her internship at Mount Sinai University in New York, she returned to Puerto Rico and completed her residency in Internal Medicine. During her residency she spent most of her clinical hours in Women’s Health along with attending conferences at the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Juarbe practiced traditional medicine (hospital & clinic) for 4 years, later moving into full time hospitalist at a major Cardiovascular Center on the Island. After Hurricane Maria Dr. Juarbe moved to Florida and has been a part of EFC since 2019.
In her spare time she spends time with her twin girls and her husband. She likes to dine out, go to the beach and enjoy Florida’s weather. She is an animal lover and a pet mom to an English Bulldog.
Gloria M. Dobies, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Gloria M. Dobies, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, earned her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2017. She previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Excelsior College.
Gloria is licensed as both an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Registered Nurse (RN) through the Florida State Board of Nursing. She is also a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. In addition, she is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
Gloria has extensive experience in primary care, family medicine, diabetes management, patient education, and care coordination. She currently practices as an APRN with Express Family Care, providing primary and family care to diverse and underserved populations in both English and Spanish.
Her previous experience includes working in urgent care and primary care, as well as treating patients with diabetes and endocrine conditions. Throughout her career, Gloria has placed a strong emphasis on disease prevention, patient education, and helping patients successfully manage their health. Her nursing experience has also included diabetes education, home health, care coordination, and community-based healthcare.
Gloria is fluent in both written and spoken Spanish and enjoys working with patients from diverse backgrounds. She is committed to providing compassionate, accessible care and helping patients better understand and manage their health.
Gloria has been involved with professional organizations including the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the Florida Nurses Association. Her dedication to nursing has also been recognized through several awards and nominations, including the American Nurses Association Honorary Nursing Practice Award in 2016 and a Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida nomination.
Tammy, MSN, APRN
Tammy began her education at Palatka High School, graduating in 1982. She continued her studies at Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management Information Systems in 1988.
She later pursued a career in healthcare, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1996. Tammy continued her nursing education at Concordia University Wisconsin, earning her Master of Science in Nursing in 2015 with a focus on advanced family practice.
Tammy has extensive nursing and advanced practice experience spanning nearly three decades. From 1996 to 2015, she worked in bedside nursing with a primary focus on emergency care. Her hospital experience includes Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka, Florida.
Tammy has also worked in nursing administration at Lander Valley Medical Center in Lander, Wyoming. After completing her advanced nursing education, she transitioned into advanced practice. Her experience includes primary care at Express Family Care, emergency care at Putnam Community Medical Center, and patient care with Putnam Pulmonary Practice.
Tammy has strong ties to the Palatka community and has dedicated much of her career to caring for patients in both hospital and primary care settings. Her broad background in emergency medicine, nursing administration, pulmonary care, and family practice allows her to bring a wide range of healthcare experience to her patients.
Outside of work, Tammy enjoys traveling and spending her free time exploring new places.