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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. Alfred Gitu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Myers, FL and has 30 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI / COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE in 1994 and completed a residency at Self Regional Healthcare.They currently practice at Lee Physician Group - Family Medicine Residency at Lee Memorial and are affiliated with Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital, Lee Memorial Hospital and Golisano Children's Hospital Of Southwest Florida. At present, Dr. Gitu received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Their 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
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
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Anaphylaxis
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Animal Allergies
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Arthritis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrial Fibrillation
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
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Contact Dermatitis
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Crohn's Disease
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Diverticulitis
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Dysentery
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
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Fungal Nail Infection
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Lipid Disorders
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Neurogenic Bladder
Newborn Jaundice
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Osteopenia
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Osteosarcoma
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Overweight
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Drug Allergy Testing
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Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
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Fetal Cardiac Screening
Gastrotomy
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Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
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Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
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

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Locations

  1. 1 Lee Physician Group - Family Medicine Residency at Lee Memorial
    2780 Cleveland Ave Ste 709, Fort Myers, FL 33901
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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.
— Jun 01, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Gikuyu
Swahili
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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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 Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital, Lee Memorial Hospital and Golisano Children's Hospital Of Southwest Florida.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gulf Coast Medical Center

    13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL

  • HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL

  • Cape Coral Hospital

    636 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL

  • Golisano Children's Hospital Of Southwest Florida

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL