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Dr. James Duerkes, DO

Dr. James Duerkes, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. James Duerkes, DO is an obstetrician gynecologist in Fort Myers, FL. He is affiliated with Cape Coral Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

9800 S Healthpark Dr Ste 205 Fort Myers, FL 33908

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Dr. Duerkes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Duerkes

4.8

38 ratings, 19 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Amy – Nov 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Angelica R – Nov 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Melissa L. – Jul 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lisamorrrrt – Jun 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ana Maria – Jun 17, 2020
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May 08, 2019
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Apr 18, 2019
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Apr 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jackie in Miramar – Aug 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jermilla in Hollywood, FL – Jun 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marie in Tamarac – May 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kissimmee, FL – Apr 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda in Ft Lauderdale, FL – Nov 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Angie Hartmann in Ft Lauderdale, FL – Sep 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sara W. in Fort Lauderdale, FL – Jul 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Suzanne Jacob in Pembroke Pines, FL – Apr 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dawn A in Ft Lauderdale, FL – Mar 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Fort Lauderdale, Fl – Jan 05, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr Duerkes is a board certified OBGYN that maintains a patient centered approach while practicing evidence-based medicine. He is an excellent physician/surgeon/obstetrician that displays the sincerity and compassion women are looking for.

biography

Dr Duerkes began preparing for his career in medicine when he attended the University of Florida and graduated Summa cum laude, or, Highest Honors. He went on to attend Nova Southeastern University and later, the University of Tennessee...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Tennessee|university Of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Nova Southeastern University

    Medical School
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    Locations

    Practice

    Lee Health System Inc9800 S Healthpark Dr Ste 205 Fort Myers, FL 33908
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    Practice

    Lee Memorial Health System4040 Palm Beach Blvd Ste F Fort Myers, FL 33916
    2

    Practice

    Memorial Hospital West703 N Flamingo Rd Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
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    Lpg Obstetrics/Gynecology-Women & Children's Medical Plaza15901 Bass Rd Ste 100 Fort Myers, FL 33908
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Cape Coral Hospital

      636 Del Prado Blvd S
      Cape Coral, FL 33990
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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