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Physician Wellness Program

TAKE CARE OF YOUR PATIENTS BY TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF

The Physician Wellness Program (PWP) provides a safe harbor for physicians to address normal life difficulties in a confidential and professional environment.

WHY WAS THIS PROGRAM CREATED?

A physician’s life can be difficult. Problems with the current health care delivery system, maintaining a healthy work/life/family balance, and dealing with the normal stresses of everyday life do take their toll on physicians.

Often our patients turn to us for counseling and guidance, but who can we turn to when we need to talk through an issue or get some coaching for how to handle the stresses in our lives? Too often the answer is “no one,” and that is regrettable because it is important that we be as healthy as possible in our role as health care providers.

It is important that we function at our best in all areas of our life. By addressing areas of difficulty, we can decrease our stress levels and increase our level of resilience and effectiveness.

Some examples of those difficulties include:

  • Crisis
  • Family Issues 
  • Relationship problems
  • Work-related difficulties
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Difficulty managing stress
  • Mood swings
  • Suicidal thoughts

HOW PWP WORKS

We have focused our program with two independent psychology groups. These groups provide counseling to active physician members of the Lee County Medical Society (LCMS), up to six visits per the 2023 calendar year. Non-urgent sessions can be scheduled during regular business hours.

Our providers maintain a confidential file for each physician. No insurance will be billed and LCMS will not be given any information about those who utilize the program. As such, this program is completely confidential. LCMS will pay a monthly bill based on the number of sessions provided. LCMS membership will be verified with the physician finder on the LCMS website.

PWP Benefits

  • All Lee County Medical Society members are eligible for 6 free sessions during 2023 as part of their membership benefits. 
  • Complete confidentiality; LCMS staff will have no access to records or names of clients. 
  • Convenient locations in Fort Myers and Naples.
  • Telehealth visits available.

How to make an appointment: 

1. Select from one of the following vetted Psychology Groups.

2. Call and inform them that you would like to use Lee County Medical Society Physician Wellness Program.  The providers will verify membership via the LCMS website. Please note, if you are not currently a member, you may join online by using this link: Join Now 


Please review these two groups for the best choice for you:

The Center for Psychology

12499 Brantley Commons Court, Suite 101, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Private Line for LCMS Members: 239-208-3984

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday ~ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

After-hours appointments may be available. Naples office by appointment only. 

Telehealth visits available.

www.thecenterforpsychology.com 


Associates In Family Psychology

13430 Parker Commons Blvd. Ste 101, Fort Myers, Florida 33912

OFFICE: 239-561-9955  

Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday ~ 8:30am - 9:00pm

Evenings and Saturdays may be available.

Telehealth visits available.

http://www.fampsych.com/

Resources

Contributors

LCMS is proud to recognize the following businesses
and physicians for their support of the
Physician Wellness Program:

FineMark National Bank & Trust
Physicians' Primary Care
Florida Radiology Consultants
Dade County Medical Association
Florida Medical Association Alliance
Hillsborough County Medical Association
Candice Barr, retired Executive Director of
Lane County Medical Society, Oregon
Cheryl Malone, Executive Director
of New York County Medical Society
Henry Schein Cares
Advocate Radiation Oncology
Cape Coral Emergency Physicians
Radiology Regional
Elmquist Eye Group
Florida Cancer Specialists
Southwest Florida Eye Care
Iona Cannibis Clinic
Edward Jones

Dr. Andy Oakes-Lottridge
Dr. Tracy Vo
Dr. Rebekah Bernard
Dr. Elizabeth Cosmai
Dr. Harminder Gill
Dr. John Green
Dr. Chadwick Leo
Dr. Danielle Matta


The Lee County Medical Society Foundation is a 501C3.  # 81-4328651

Donations to the Foundation on behalf of the Physician Wellness Program can be made by clicking HERE
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