Axel Health Primary Care

10/27/2022

Preventing the Flu is easier than treating it. Schedule your flu shot today.

09/27/2022

With Hurrican Ian looking to make land fall late tonight - early tomorrow, we at Axel Health Primary Care will be closing our office early today to allow our team to get home safely and prepare for the storm. The office will remain closed Wednesday-Thursday. Staff will be back in the office Friday if it is deemed safe for them to be there.

Please note if the wind speeds get too high all emergency services will be suspended until it is safe for them to get back on the road.

We ask that everyone stay safe and evacuate if needed.

08/09/2022

We are hiring! We are currently looking for a full time Receptionist for our Fort Myers location. This is a full time Monday-Friday position. If you or someone you know are looking to join a rapidly growing medical practice, please forward your resume to our office manager Melissa at msummerall@axelhealth.org

07/19/2022

Are you a patient of ours? Your feedback is of the utmost importance to Axel Health Primary Care. We are constantly striving to provide the ideal experience for our patients, and your input helps us define that experience. With that being said, if you could take a minute to post a review either here on facebook or through google, we would so appreciate it.
We look forward to continuing our level of care to you and your family.😀

07/13/2022

Proper hydration is needed for your body to keep up with important functions such as:
• Regulating body temperature
• Maintaining healthy skin and joints
• Digesting food
• Helping the brain function at its best
• Producing necessary bodily fluids, such as tears and saliva, and remove waste through sweat, urination, and stool.
• When sick with a virus, proper hydration can help the skin and mucous cell membrane act as a barrier to prevent bacteria from entering the body. It can also help decrease nasal irritation when coughing, sneezing and even just breathing.

07/12/2022

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting BCBS!
We can get new and existing patients in within 48 hours of your initial call. If you or anyone you know are looking for a new Primary care we would love to help.

239-208-6648

05/20/2022

FUN FACT FRIDAY!
Humans can cough at 60 miles an hour and sneezes can be 100 miles an hour – which is faster than the average car!

04/01/2022

Have you scheduled your Medicare Annual Wellness exam? If you have Medicare Part B, this exam is covered at no cost to you once a year.
During your visit, your doctor will assess your current health and risk factors. He will likely ask questions about your health and ask you to fill out a questionnaire or “Health Risk Assessment” form. By answering these questions honestly and to the best of your ability, you can help your provider develop a personalized prevention plan to keep you fit and healthy. Aside from the Health Risk Assessment, your provider will likely ask about your medical and family history, update your current prescriptions, take measurements (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.) and more.

Your Annual Wellness Visit is a way for your health care provider to make sure you have all the information you need to continue living a happy, healthy life.

Call us today to schedule your Annual Wellness Exam.

03/30/2022

Today is National Doctors day! We love and appreciate all that our doctors do here at Axel Health Primary Care!
Did you know that the first Doctors' Day observance was held on March 30, 1933, by the Barrow County Alliance, in Winder, Georgia. The idea of setting aside a day to honor physicians was conceived by Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, and the recognition occurred on the anniversary of the first administration of anesthesia by Dr. Crawford W. Long in Jefferson, Georgia, in 1842.

03/29/2022

Did you know the most common cause of ear wax build up actually comes from you trying to remove it from your ear(s). Cotton swabs, fingers and anything else that is stuck in the ear with the purpose of removing ear wax can just as easily cause the ear wax to get stuck. As the ear wax continues to dry in the ear canal, it creates a plug. That plug can make it difficult for you to hear clearly and or cause pain. If you feel that your ear(s) maybe clogged, call us! Our physicians and medical team are here to help.

Ear irrigation also known as an ear lavage, is a routine procedure used to remove excess earwax, or cerumen, and foreign materials from the ear. These can be done during a regularly scheduled appointment.

03/01/2022

Great news! We are now offering DOT CDL Medical exams. Dr. Pelissier is nationally certified to perform medical examinations in accordance with applicable Federal laws and regulations. DOT exams are being offered by appointment with a $100 fee. Call us today to schedule your appointment 239-208-6648.

02/17/2022

Your feedback is of the utmost importance to Axel Health Primary Care. We are constantly striving to provide the ideal experience for our patients, and your input helps us define that experience. With that being said, if you could take a minute to post a review either here on facebook or through google, we would so appreciate it.

We look forward to continuing our level of care to you and your family.

02/08/2022

Melissa is our office manager and patient advocate. Melissa has enjoyed a career in healthcare for 20 years. She is also a scrub technician and medical assistant. Melissa’s outgoing, professional personality allows her to quickly connect with our patients. Her experience in primary care, as well as her passion for an excellent patient experience each time, makes her a valuable patient advocate. Her leadership skills and professionalism make her an excellent office manager. She is a native Floridian who enjoys boating and fishing with her family in her free time.

02/08/2022

We would love to introduce the rest of the wonderful team that work with Axel Health Primary Care. Starting with Alicia Bariball.

Alicia is our Director of Operations. Prior to joining Axel Health 5 years ago she enjoyed a career as a cardiac nurse. She obtained a Master’s Degree in Executive Nurse Leadership (MSN) from Nova Southeastern University and has worked in a leadership capacity for 10 years of her 16-year career in healthcare. She was born and raised in Ohio and has lived in Florida for 22 years. She enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and Labrador retriever in her free time.

02/07/2022

Dr. Pelissier is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has been practicing medicine since 1996. Dr. Pelissier completed his residency training at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. He also had the opportunity to study abroad receiving further training in France and Spain. He has been providing medical services to the Fort Myers Community for over 10 years and is passionate about providing comprehensive, integrative care and working with patients to ensure they obtain their healthcare goals.

Dr. Pelissier is also a Certified Medical Examiner for the Department of Transportation (DOT). He is passionate about medical education and is a board review question writer for the Society of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Pelissier is fluent in Haitian Creole, French, English, and Spanish. He is also conversational in Portuguese. In his free time Dr. Pelissier enjoys spending time with his daughter, his family, exercising, and reading.

02/07/2022