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Dr. Alfred Gitu, MD

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Dr. Alfred Gitu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Myers, FL.
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Dr. Alfred Gitu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Fort Myers, FL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Alfred Gitu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Myers, FL.

About

Dr. Gitu graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI / COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE in 1994 and completed a residency at Self Regional Healthcare.Dr. Alfred Gitu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Myers, FL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Gitu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital. At present, Dr. Gitu received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Gitu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gitu also speaks Gikuyu and Swahili. Dr. Gitu is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Dehydration
Fever
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Joint Pain
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anorectal Fistula
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrial Fibrillation
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cryptococcosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Empyema
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Warts
Gout
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Gynecologic Cancer
Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
High Cholesterol
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Incisional Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diseases
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Inguinal Hernia
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lung Cancer
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Newborn Jaundice
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Diseases
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Pelvic Abscess
Perimenopause
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Embolism
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Malignancies
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Strep Throat
Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Thyroid Nodule
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Insufficiency
Ventral Hernia
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Adult Immunization
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Earwax Removal
Endometrial Biopsy
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Gastrotomy
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Joint Fluid Test
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nexplanon® Etonogestrel Implant
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Pap Tests and Pelvic Exams
Patch Testing
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Grafts
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Suture Soft Tissue Wound
Suture Uncomplicated Lacerations
Syphilis Screening
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Screening
Toenail Removal
Tracheal Surgery
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Well Baby Care
Well Child Examination
Well Male Examination
Well Woman Health Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Group Plan PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Care HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Cigna
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • POMCO Group
  • Web-TPA
  • Open Access
  • Selecthealth
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
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    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio

Locations

  1. 1 Lpg Family Medicine-Lee Memorial Hospital
    2780 Cleveland Ave Ste 709, Fort Myers, FL 33901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 343-3831
  2. 2 Office
    10889 Rutherford Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 314-9570

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Jun 01, 2022
Dr. Gita always answers all my questions and makes me feel comfortable. Talks to me, not at me.
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Languages Spoken
Gikuyu
Swahili
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI / COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Self Regional Healthcare
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Self Regional Healthcare
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Morehouse Fac Devel
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alfred Gitu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gitu's profile.

Dr. Alfred Gitu, MD is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alfred Gitu, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL

  • Cape Coral Hospital

    636 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL