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Dr. Rafael Paula, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Dr. Rafael Paula, MD
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Dr. Rafael Paula, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Fort Myers, FL
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Dr. Rafael Paula, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Myers, FL.

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Dr. Rafael Paula, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Paula currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center. Dr. Paula has experience treating conditions like Hypotension, Hypokalemia and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Paula received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Paula's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Paula is board certified in Family Practice.

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Hypotension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypotension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Malnutrition
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Kidney Failure
Alcohol Withdrawal
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Bronchitis
Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Epilepsy
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Fibromyalgia
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Intestinal Obstruction
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Migraine
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Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteoarthritis
Pancreatitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Stroke
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Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Angina
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Ataxia
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Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Balanoposthitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chickenpox
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Cushing's Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drug Withdrawal
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
Embolism
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Endocarditis
Endometriosis
Eosinophilia
Erectile Dysfunction
Erythema Multiforme
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Goiter
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Hammer Toe
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemispacial Neglect
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Planus
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mastodynia
Meningitis
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Opioid Withdrawal
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Vaccination Fever
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Second Degree Heart Block
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
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
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
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 Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
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
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 HealthPark Medical Center
    9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
  2. 2 Gulf Coast Medical Center
    13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Paula, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Paula's profile.

Dr. Paula frequently treats the following conditions: Hypotension, Hypokalemia and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Paula, MD is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Paula, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL

  • Gulf Coast Medical Center

    13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL