Physician Wellness Program

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 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 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.

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