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Dr. Shailaja Hegde, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.8 (67)
Map Pin Small Fort Myers, FL
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Overview of Dr. Shailaja Hegde, MD

Dr. Shailaja Hegde, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Hegde, completed a residency at NY Methodist Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Hegde an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Hegde works at Practice in Fort Myers, FL. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hegde's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Lee Physician Group College Point
    9131 College Pointe Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33919 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 424-1600
  2. 2
    Axel1 Health LLC
    4820 Griffin Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 343-3910

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Lee Memorial Hospital
  • Cape Coral Hospital

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Immunization Administration
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Cluster Headache
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Congestive Heart Failure
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Osteoarthritis of Hand
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
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Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Perimenopause
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    4.8
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    Based on 67 ratings
    Patient Ratings (67)
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    About Dr. Shailaja Hegde, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1841281722
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • NY Methodist Hospital
    Residency

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Hegde accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    67 patients have reviewed Dr. Hegde. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hegde.

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