James Figge, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars

462 ratings, 205 comments

LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP

Endocrinology

Accepting New Patients

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Locations

Lee Health Endocrinology - The Sanctuary

8960 Colonial Center Dr, Suite 202 Fort Myers, FL 33905

Fax: (239) 343-9681

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Phone number (239) 343-9646

Overview

Clinical Interests:

Acromegaly
Addison's Disease / Adrenal Insufficiency
Adrenal Cancer
Adrenal Nodules and Adrenal Disorders
Cushing's Syndrome
Thyroiditis
Diabetes
Elevated Prolactin
Follicular Thyroid Cancer

Languages Spoken:

English

Biography

Dr. Figge's journey into healthcare started when his father suffered a heart attack while he was in high school. Dr. Figge then developed a passion for biology and other sciences in his high school and college years. His college professors were very supportive and helped focus his interests, leading to an undergraduate research project at Mayo Clinic. When Dr. Figge attended Harvard Medical School, he wanted to apply his knowledge to make pioneering discoveries in medicine and to provide exceptional healthcare experiences for his patients by offering them cutting-edge diagnostic methods and treatments. This passion has guided Dr. Figge's journey throughout his career.

He is very passionate about endocrinology because this field provides him the opportunity to apply the latest scientific knowledge to yield a positive impact on the health of his patients and to improve the quality of their lives. The last decade in endocrinology has been fascinating, with significant advances in diagnosing and treating diabetes and thyroid conditions.

Dr. Figge was drawn to Southwest Florida because he attended medical meetings in the region, and his family vacationed here on several occasions. Dr. Figge is constantly amazed by the area's ambiance and enjoys meeting people in the community.

Meet the Doctor

Hello, I'm Dr. James Figge. I'm an endocrinologist at Lee Health. I grew up in Minnesota, and then I did my medical training in Boston. I did my internship residency and fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and then I worked for many years in upstate New York in the Albany, New York area. I've been a practicing endocrinologist there for about 30-some years, and then we decided that it was time to look at another place. We were very interested in coming to Southwest Florida because in the past we had taken all of our kids here on vacations. We wanted to settle in a place where ultimately we might like to retire, but in the meantime, since I didn't really want to retire, I wanted to keep working. We thought Lee Health was a great place to join, and I'm very happy that we've joined Lee Health. My pathway to endocrinology was somewhat personal. When I was in high school, my father had a heart attack and ultimately passed. That did leave a big impression on me, and as I became more and more interested in medicine in college, I decided to look into a career where I might be able to help people reduce their risk of cardiac disease. I learned a lot about diabetes and endocrinology in college, and then I went to medical school and learned a lot more about it, and I realized that a lot of the problems with cardiovascular disease are actually metabolic, and diabetes for sure is one of the major risk factors for cardiac disease, so is high cholesterol. I became interested in this area, and I've done a lot of work in diabetes prevention, I've done a lot of work in thyroid disease, and now we can apply a lot of the things that we know about metabolism to helping people prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease. It came in a big circle from when I was very young to where we are right now. I've always liked water sports. I like to scuba dive and I like to swim, and so that's another reason I came here to southwest Florida, because I can do those things year-round. In upstate New York and Minnesota, it gets a little cold to scuba dive and swim. Then I like to play tennis, and one of the things I want to learn down here is pickleball. So I have never played pickleball before, but my son, who's a veterinarian, tells me it's great. My wife actually took it up, and so I'm planning to learn pickleball as well.

Education & Training

Medical School:

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Internship(s):

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Residenc(ies):

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

Fellowship(s):

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Board Certification(s):

American Board of Internal Medicine; Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Patient Reviews

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4.8out of 5 stars

Explained Things Clearly
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Involved in Care Decisions
4.8out of 5 stars

Spent Enough Time
4.7out of 5 stars

Listened Carefully
4.8out of 5 stars

Showed Courtesy & Respect
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4.8 out of 5 (462 ratings, 205 comments)

Oct 2, 2024

I UNDERSTAND practice will be moving to Cape Coral... That would make it easier and much better since I live in Cape Coral.
Oct 1, 2024

Dr. Figgy Is a very caring doctor
Sep 30, 2024

Front desk lady was very friendly.
Sep 28, 2024

Dr Figge & his entire staff are at the Top of their excellence…
Sep 27, 2024

Yes, the nurse assistant was very helpful and answered my questions.
Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Figge is an excellent physician. He spent time explaining my problems and the course of treatment. I left with a feeling of confidence that he has my needs under control. I would highly recommend.
Sep 25, 2024

Sandra at check in was excellent. The CMA was outstanding, I cannot remember his name. Dr Figge is by far the most engaged physician I have had in past 7 years. He looks over everything in my chart as we are talking and I can tell he taking it all in and then takes the time he needs to conduct a thorough assessment of my needs. Much appreciated.
Sep 25, 2024

Best appointment to date by any physician in Florida.
Sep 21, 2024

Dr Figge was probably the most thorough physician that I have ever dealt with. Such a welcome addition to Lee Health.
Sep 19, 2024

Everyone was
Sep 18, 2024

Everything was outstanding!
Sep 18, 2024

The two female receptionists were polite, welcoming and helpful. Alexander, the male nurse was friendly and gentle. Dr Figge took time to explain my condition and did not rush out.
Sep 18, 2024

Alexander took good care of me before the dr arrived. Dr Figge was very professional . Exited my experience
Sep 18, 2024

Dr Figge spent time explaining to me everything in detail making sure I understood. That is rare in doctors. Kyle was friendly and helped put me at ease.
Sep 17, 2024

Dr Figge was excellent.
Sep 16, 2024

I’m very happy with dr. Figge
Sep 16, 2024

I had questions after my visit and I used My Chart to send a message to Dr. Figge. He responded to my questions and gave me an explanation that was helpful and easy to understand.
Sep 14, 2024

Dr. Figge’s expertise and pleasant demeanor. Staff are all very nice and helpful.
Sep 13, 2024

Dr. Figge shows sincere interest in and care for his patients. He ensures that every detail of medical information is delivered and understood.
Sep 13, 2024

I've only seen Dr Figge twice but each time I was impressed with how patient and thorough he was with me. He listened to me and responded with thoughtfulness. I really appreciate his attention to detail and am grateful to have him as my Endocrinologist

James Figge, MD

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Locations

Lee Health Endocrinology - The Sanctuary

Overview

Clinical Interests:

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Biography

Meet the Doctor

Education & Training

Medical School:

Internship(s):

Residenc(ies):

Fellowship(s):

Board Certification(s):

Patient Reviews

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