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Telehealth care in Fort Myers, Florida.
Wade’s Care First sees Fort Myers patients by secure video for primary care, mental health, ADHD, weight management, urgent care and more. Labs, imaging and prescriptions go to facilities in and around Fort Myers.
Telehealth only. No office in Fort Myers: you join from wherever you are in Florida. Pricing · Insurance Accepted
Services
What Fort Myers patients book.
Every service is available statewide by video. Each page explains what can and cannot be handled remotely.
Your ongoing Primary Care ProviderPrimary Care
Acute Care, Routine Care, Preventive Care, and Chronic Care with one provider who knows your history.
Screenings for your age and riskPreventive Care
Screenings, labs and risk checks chosen for your age, history and family history.
Evaluation and treatmentMental Health
Anxiety, depression, panic, PTSD symptoms and more. A full evaluation first, then a plan you help build.
Adults and teensADHD
Evaluation and follow-up for attention, focus and executive-function concerns.
Medication with a plan around itMedical Weight Management
A workup first, then nutrition, lab monitoring and medication when it fits.
Sick visitsUrgent Care
Sinus infections, UTIs, rashes and stomach bugs. Check the scheduler for available appointments, including same-day openings when offered.
Skin concerns by videoDermatology
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, fungal nails and rashes, evaluated from clear photos and a conversation.
Strains, sprains and flare-upsShort-Term Pain Management
Back and neck pain, sprains, joint flares and headaches over a short course of care.
Hormones, prostate and screeningMen’s Health
ED, testosterone testing, prostate health, PSA and the screenings men tend to skip.
Every stageWomen’s Health
Periods, birth control, perimenopause, menopause and the questions in between.
Ages 5 and upPediatric Care
Video visits for the things that keep a kid home from school.
Older adults and their familiesGeriatric Care
Medication review, chronic conditions and coordination with everyone involved.
Part of your primary careSleep Concerns
Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea screening and sleep-study coordination.
Pharmacogenomic testingGeneSight® Testing
A cheek swab that adds genetic information to mental-health medication decisions.
Booking & Insurance
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More Than a Video Visit
How It Works Your care doesn’t end when the video visit ends.
Wade’s Care First is a full medical practice delivered through telehealth. When it is medically appropriate, we order, prescribe, refer and coordinate the services you would expect from a traditional outpatient practice.
- 1VisitSecure video from your phone or laptop
- 2TestingLabs and imaging ordered near you
- 3ResultsReviewed and explained with you
- 4TreatmentPrescriptions and a plan you helped build
- 5ReferralSpecialists and in-person care when needed
- 6Follow-upContinued care with the same provider
Laboratory testing
Blood work, urine tests, hormone and PSA testing, completed at a lab near you.
Diagnostic imaging
X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs ordered through local imaging centers.
Additional testing
Testing matched to your symptoms, history and plan, including sleep studies when indicated.
Equipment and supplies
Orders for durable medical equipment and supplies when medically necessary.
Specialist referrals
Referrals to cardiology, endocrinology, sleep medicine and more, with your care kept connected.
Prescription management
Prescribing and adjusting medications when clinically appropriate and allowed by law.
Results and follow-up
Every result reviewed with you, explained, and turned into a next step.
GeneSight® Testing
Pharmacogenomic information that may help inform mental-health medication decisions.
Care coordination
Orders and referrals sent to facilities near you, with Wade’s Care First staying involved.
Telehealth when appropriate. In-person services when needed. Coordinated care throughout.
Book a VisitHow It WorksOrders go local
Labs, imaging and pharmacies near Fort Myers.
For blood work, Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp operate patient service centers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, and Lee Health outpatient labs accept outside orders. Imaging is available through Radiology Regional, a RadNet-affiliated outpatient group with several Southwest Florida centers including Coralwood in Cape Coral, and through Lee Health’s hospital imaging departments. Prescriptions go electronically to the Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart or Winn-Dixie pharmacy you name; ask about 90-day fills before June so a storm does not interrupt your supply.
If you are uninsured or on a fixed income, Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida has sliding-fee medical, dental and pharmacy sites in downtown Fort Myers, East Fort Myers, Summerlin, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Estero.
Blood work
Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp both operate patient service centers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral; Lee Health outpatient labs accept orders, and Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida draws labs for its patients.
Imaging
Radiology Regional, a RadNet-affiliated outpatient imaging group with several centers across Southwest Florida (including Coralwood Imaging Center in Cape Coral); hospital imaging through Lee Health.
Pharmacies
Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and Winn-Dixie pharmacies operate across Fort Myers and Cape Coral; Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida has pharmacy services at its sites.
Before you go, confirm the requested test, outside-order acceptance, insurance, collection fees and hours with the facility. These resources are examples, not a complete directory. Quest Location Finder · Labcorp Location Finder.
Patient Questions
All Patient Questions Fort Myers questions.
Does Wade’s Care First have an office in Fort Myers?
No. Wade’s Care First is a telehealth practice. You join your visit by secure video from home, work or anywhere in Florida, and Charles Wade, FNP-BC is licensed to treat you while you are in the state. Anything that needs hands-on care is coordinated with facilities in and around Fort Myers, such as Lee Memorial Hospital (Lee Health; downtown Fort Myers; emergency department continuing through at least September 2027), Gulf Coast Medical Center (Lee Health; Fort Myers), HealthPark Medical Center and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida (Lee Health; south Fort Myers) and Cape Coral Hospital (Lee Health).
Where will I go for blood work if I live in Fort Myers?
Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp both operate patient service centers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral; Lee Health outpatient labs accept orders, and Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida draws labs for its patients. We send the order electronically to a location that is convenient for you or in your insurance network. Results come back to us for review with you.
Which Fort Myers hospitals have an emergency department?
Lee Memorial Hospital (Lee Health; downtown Fort Myers; emergency department continuing through at least September 2027), Gulf Coast Medical Center (Lee Health; Fort Myers), HealthPark Medical Center and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida (Lee Health; south Fort Myers) and Cape Coral Hospital (Lee Health). For chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, a major injury or thoughts of harming yourself, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than booking a video visit.
Are there community health centers in Fort Myers for in-person care?
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc. (HRSA-funded FTCA-deemed health center; Fort Myers downtown, East Fort Myers, Summerlin, Estero, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, LaBelle, Port Charlotte) serve the area with in-person primary care on a sliding scale. Many patients pair that kind of local clinic with telehealth for follow-ups, medication management and specialist coordination.
Can I use Florida Medicaid or other insurance for a telehealth visit from Fort Myers?
Florida Medicaid plans are not on the participating list right now. Plans accepted in Florida: BCBS / Anthem PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, UMR (PPO), Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Humana PPO, Ambetter PPO, Florida Blue, TRICARE. Benefits are verified before your visit, and self-pay pricing is posted if your plan is not accepted.
Can orders be sent to a laboratory or imaging facility near me?
When clinically appropriate, we can send orders to a laboratory or imaging facility you choose. Confirm that the location performs the requested test, accepts the order and participates in your insurance network. Availability and travel distance vary by community.
More answers
Questions Fort Myers patients ask about mental health, ADHD and medical weight management.
- How can I tell whether worry has become an anxiety disorder?
- What is the difference between a panic attack and generalized anxiety?
- Can ADHD first become apparent in adulthood?
- What is executive dysfunction?
- What is medical weight management?
- Am I a candidate for medical weight loss?
All Mental Health Questions All ADHD Questions All Medical Weight Management Questions
Good to know
Services, screening recommendations, testing, treatment options, referrals and prescribing may vary with your age, medical history, symptoms, where you are physically located at the time of the visit, state and federal requirements, insurance requirements, and whether your condition can be safely managed by telehealth. Conditions and services listed here are examples. An appointment does not guarantee a particular diagnosis, a prescription, a controlled medication, hormone therapy, a lab order, an imaging study, a sleep study, a specialist referral, an accommodation letter or a particular treatment. Treatment decisions follow a clinical evaluation and the provider’s judgment.
Sources
Practice provider: Charles Wade, FNP-BC. Information updated October 25, 2026.
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A local landmark
Thomas Edison’s laboratory
Thomas Edison’s historic laboratory at his Fort Myers winter estate.
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Metro area · Lee County
Getting care in Fort Myers
Southwest Gulf Coast county seat with a median age of 42.8, a large retiree and seasonal population, and Lee Health, a community-focused nonprofit health system.
Fort Myers and Cape Coral residents can use a video visit with Charles Wade, FNP-BC, for primary care, mental health, ADHD, weight management, sleep, skin concerns and minor urgent problems, with labs, imaging and prescriptions sent to Lee County locations you choose. Lee Health runs the area’s hospitals, including Lee Memorial downtown, Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark and Cape Coral Hospital, and those remain the right places for emergencies and procedures.
Since Hurricane Ian, many people here have changed homes, clinicians and pharmacies; telehealth gives you one consistent point of contact that does not depend on which bridge is open or how far you have moved from your old office.
Access in Lee County
Florida’s uninsured rate for people under 65 was 13.6% in 2024 versus 9.8% nationally (KFF, ACS 1-year); all-ages uninsured was 10.9%, ranking 45th among states (America’s Health Rankings, ACS 2024). As of January 1, 2026, Florida had 320 primary care HPSAs and 239 mental health HPSAs, and would need 1,434 more primary care practitioners and 545 more mental health practitioners to eliminate them (Florida Senate analysis of SB 1480, 2026). Hurricane season continuity: during qualifying emergencies, ask your pharmacist and insurer about early refills under Florida law; authorized refills and other coverage requirements still apply.
Who this helps most in Fort Myers
This helps Fort Myers and Cape Coral retirees who want medication review and chronic-disease follow-up without driving, seasonal residents who need continuity while in Florida, working families in Lehigh Acres or Estero with long commutes, and anyone whose previous clinician relocated after Ian. It also suits people managing anxiety, depression, ADHD or weight who prefer private video visits. Go in person for physical exams, injuries, wound care or same-hour imaging; Family Health Centers or a local urgent care can help.
Call 911 or go to a Lee Health emergency department, such as Gulf Coast Medical Center or Cape Coral Hospital, for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, serious falls or any crisis involving risk of self-harm.
Local health considerations
- Hurricane Ian (September 2022) made landfall near Cayo Costa as a Category 4 storm with 10-15 ft storm surge; 72 of Florida’s 149 confirmed direct deaths were in Lee County. Keep a written medication list and at least a 30-day supply during hurricane season (F.S. 252.358 requires insurers to allow early refills under warnings or emergency orders).
- Fort Myers’ median age is 42.8 (ACS 2024) with a large retiree population, so medication reconciliation, fall prevention and chronic-disease monitoring are central.
- Heat: NWS flags older adults, especially those living alone or on certain medications, as highest risk; summer humidity on the Gulf Coast raises that risk.
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