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Dr. Lea Blackwell, MD

Dr. Lea Blackwell, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Lea Blackwell, MD is a general surgeon in Fort Myers, FL. She is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

13691 Metro Pkwy Ste 300 Fort Myers, FL 33912

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Dr. Blackwell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blackwell

4.5
30 ratings, 17 with a written review
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Absolutely phenomenal
Dr. Blackwell was so patient, confident, and took her time with me. She’s exactly what I needed to find right now, I’m so grateful for her patience and expertise!!
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
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Haven – Mar 05, 2025
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She is a compassionate Doctor, filling me with confidence for any breast surgery that she had to perform. I recommend her highly.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ruth Laren – Jun 16, 2023
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Excellent Surgeon very caring and professional
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
2 others found this helpful
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Lois Healy – May 16, 2023
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Excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Karen m – Feb 21, 2023
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Dr.Lea Blackwell is a very good doctor. Explain everything easy to understand, never in a rush and very kind. My experience was very good. I recommend her and will go back again if I need too. Also a good staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Teresa Rambarran – May 25, 2021
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She is the most Efficient, Professional & Friendliest Doctor I have ever seen!! Her warm and compassionate characteristics stands above the rest.After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I was referred by my PCP to see her. She was so sympathic to my needs.Her explanation and diagrams she draw showed exactly what we were dealing with. I along with my husband was scared, but was reassured by Dr Blackwell all would be will. I stand on God's word because he had shhown me her in a dream. My surgery was schedule in about 1 week, very fast and all went well, as the suffix of her name state, WELL!! God bless you. Without a shadow of a doubt, I would certainly recommend Dr Blackwell. Thanks Doc.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 11, 2020
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She was outstanding! I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks ago and was fortunate to have Dr Lea Blackwell as my surgeon. She was able to operate on me a few days after the diagnosis but, more importantly, she provided incredible support and readily answered every question we had. I highly recommend Dr Blackwell if you have a surgical need. Her staff, particularly, Diane, were reliable, followed up promptly and made this process as easy as possible. Cancer is a scary diagnosis. Dr Blackwell and her team made dealing with it easy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Karen in Fort Myers, FL – Jun 19, 2019
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When you see her you will just want to hug her because if you are sitting in that chair, you will get everything you have been hoping for and desperately needing..answers, explanations, expectations, compassion, hugs and plan! You will get high quality care along with much needed compassion, understanding and comfort! I absolutely love Dr. Blackwell!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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She is the most Efficient, Professional & Friendliest Doctor I have ever been seen!! She was so sympathic to my needs when I was diagnosed with breast cancer!! She did my surgery and called me personally to give me any news from Pathology plus she saw me everyday at the Hospital!! She made me feel comfortable during my Surgery! I would definitely recommend Dr. Blackwell to anyone who needs Surgery, she’s the Best!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Sandra Pagan in Cape Coral , FL – Sep 17, 2018
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Dr. Blackwell came into my 79 year old mothers hospital room while I was there and was the rudest, condescending doctor I have ever met in my life. You wait for doctors to come in so you can ask questions. She made us feel our questions were stupid and told us she was busy because she had 50 other patients and gave me the exact minutes which was under 10 she had for each patient. I fired her and asked for another doctor. She may be a good surgeon but I wouldn't let her treat my goldfish.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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fort myers – Oct 15, 2017
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Fantastic and caring doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Ruth Frith in Ft Myers, FL – Jul 05, 2017
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Consummate professional, expert in her field. Dr. Blackwell saved me from myself. I was stuck on stupid and in denial regarding what I thought was a benign mass, I was wrong. Kind, compassionate, empathetic, not enough words to describe Dr. Blackwell. Need surgery, cannot go wrong, in very good and capable hands. thank You Dr. Blackwell
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Paula Chenoweth in Lehigh Acres, FL – Jun 19, 2017
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Dr Blackwell is excellent in her chosen speciality of surgery..She is particularly knowledgeable in the area of my need...She is extremely kind and caring...I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Blackwell to family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Debra Monticolo in Cape Coral, FL – May 31, 2017
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Dr Blackwell removed a cancerous lump from my breast. I found her to be extremely compassionate, comforting & took all the time you needed to answer all questions & called immediately with pathology results. I highly recommend her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Linda S in Ft Myers, Fl – Jan 06, 2017
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Dr. Blackwell was all around the best dr! She was constantly supportive and you can tell she really cares!! I would highly recommend her to anyone! Thank you Dr. Blackwell!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Germantown, MD – Sep 11, 2016
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Dr. Blackwell made me feel at ease before, during, and after my procedure. She explains everything thoroughly and is supportive and encouraging, which is just what I needed during the scary time of a double lumpectomy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Naples, FL – Sep 10, 2016
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I would never recommend Dr. Blackwell to anyone. She was curt, and, undoubtedly the rudest doctor that I have ever had to see. She reduced me to tears and I could not get out of her office fast enough. I was sent to see her by my surgeon for a consultation and, by the time I left, she attempted to take over as my surgeon, and, went so far as to make an appointment with another specialist, (without my knowledge) leading the specialist's office staff to believe that she was my surgeon.
What went well
No results
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
5 others found this helpful
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Denise M in Cape Coral, FL – Feb 18, 2016
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Dr. Lea Blackwell, MD is a general surgeon in Fort Myers, FL. She is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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    Fellowship Hospital, 2008
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    Internship Hospital, 2003
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Locations

Practice

Precision Healthcare Specialists LLC13691 Metro Pkwy Ste 300 Fort Myers, FL 33912
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Office6321 Daniels Pkwy # 200 Fort Myers, FL 33912
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% 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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