July 22, 2025 — Located near Gulf Coast Medical Center, the Lee Health Surgery Center is designed to help patients receive timely, high-quality surgical and endoscopy treatments close to home and without the wait.
The state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot building will house the Lee Physician Group General Surgery Clinic on the first floor, now open, and the Lee Health Surgery Center on the second floor, opening Aug. 5. Together, these services will streamline the surgical experience and increase access for residents and visitors across the region.
“Lee Health has long been a leader in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the Southwest Florida region, and we are proud to expand that commitment with the new Lee Health Surgery Center,” said Lee Health’s vice president of surgical services, Cheri Cartwright. “This new facility will provide convenient access to essential general surgical services, help reduce wait times at other hospitals and facilities, and ensure that residents and visitors receive timely, lifesaving, and preventive care right in their own community.”
The location will also be home to the Intuitive DaVinci Xi robotic system. This specialized unit is used for minimally invasive soft tissue surgeries, improving the procedure and recovery process for patients.
The continued growth of Lee Health ensures that access to care in the community is available in the way in which each individual patient wishes to receive it. This Ambulatory Surgery Center will focus on services that do not require overnight hospital stays, offering minor in-office procedures as well as more complex but also minimally invasive surgeries. Some follow up care for patients will be offered in the same building. This new location addresses the needs of the growing population in Southwest Florida and beyond.
The new Lee Health Surgery Center is located across Metro Parkway from Gulf Coast Medical Center at 6201 Alliance Lane, Fort Myers.
Please visit www.leehealth.org for more information.
About Lee Health
Lee Health has been a cornerstone of health care in Southwest Florida since opening its first hospital in 1916. As a non-profit, integrated health system, Lee Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. With a strong commitment to community health and wellness, Lee Health commits to evolving with the growing and changing needs of the region. The system offers comprehensive services through four acute care hospitals, Golisano Children’s Hospital, three skilled nursing locations, outpatient facilities, urgent care centers, and a wide network of primary care and specialty practices. Lee Health supports every step of the health journey, from preventive care to advanced treatment for every member of our community. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.
