Dr. Joseph Avey, MD is a family medicine specialist in Lehigh Acres, FL and has been practicing for 32 years. He graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine-Family Medicine in 1984 and specializes in family medicine and dermatology.Read his story
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Dr. Avey's Experience
Dr. Avey's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Family Medicine
- Board certified in Family Practice
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
Dr. Avey's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Avey " J. Frank Avey, MD, FAAFP is a Board Certified Family Doctor providing general medicine and Dermatology services to the Lehigh Acres area for more than 23 years. Dr. Avey is experienced in Wellness Exams including breast and gynecologic exams, Skin Cancer diagnosis and treatments and orthopedic treatments including Joint Injections. He is a member of Rotary International and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. J. Frank Avey was also awarded Best Physician and the Vitals Patients Choice Award. FORMS OF PAYMENT Cash. Personal Check, MasterCard, Visa, CareCredit OFFICE HOURS Monday: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Tuesday: 8:30AM - 4:00PM Wednesday: 8:30AM - 4:00PM Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:00PM Friday: 8:30AM - 1:00PM "
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Avey "Dr. Avey believes in caring for each patient as an individual, not in cookie-cutter treatments. He is thorough, yet friendly and caring. Dr. Avey prescribes medication when needed but also uses common sense over-the-counter treatments, physical medicine treatments, and herbal or vitamin therapy when appropriate. He always pays attention to the high cost of many of today's medicines and helps his patients get treatments they can afford. His staff is also very helpful and courteous. They too care about each one of our patients."
2 Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Dermatology
1 Board Certifications
- Family PracticeAccredited by: American Board of Family Medicine*
37 Conditions Treated
- Actinic Keratosis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bedsores
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Cellulitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Foot Conditions
- Hair Loss
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Impetigo
- Injuries
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Lipomas
- Melanoma
- Osteoporosis
- Pemphigoid
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Rash
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Infections
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
Less
27 Procedures
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Allergy Shots
- Biopsy
- Breast Exam
- Cosmetic Botox® Injection
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Dermal Filler
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Immunization
- Joint Injection
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Mole Removal
- Pap Tests and Pelvic Exams
- Paracentesis
- Physical Examination
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Skin Surgery
- Stitches
- Urinalysis
- Vaccination
- Wart Removal
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Toronto B.S. In BiologyUndergraduate School | Graduated 1980
- University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine-Family MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1984
- Family Medicine-North York General HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1985
- Univ of TorontoResidency Hospital | Completed 1986
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- French
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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