Dr. Heather DotyDO

Family Medicine

at Crossroads Health and Wellness — Naples, FL

About

Heather Doty, DO, brings 20 years of board-certified family medicine experience to her Naples-based practice. She earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. She completed her residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania in 2005. Before relocating to Southwest Florida, she practiced for many years in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Doty holds board certification in Family Medicine and certification as a Hormone Health Practitioner. She is specialty trained and licensed in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, with a deep focus on perimenopause and menopause care for mid-life women. Osteopathic principles, including hands-on Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, shape how she approaches the whole patient. Her passion for lifestyle medicine leads her to address nutrition, exercise, mindset, and spiritual health alongside traditional care. Faith in Christ informs both her personal life and her clinical philosophy. She and her husband David live in Estero with their six children, including two adopted from Ukraine, and a cockapoo named Finn. "

Education & Training

Medical School

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO (2002)

Residency

Family Medicine Residency, Memorial Hospital, York, PA (completed 2005)

Certifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine
Certified Hormone Health Practitioner
Specialty trained and licensed in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy

Conditions Treated

perimenopause
menopause
hormone imbalances
chronic disease
acute illness
musculoskeletal conditions
preventive health concerns

Who is Dr. Doty right for?

Dr. Doty serves patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause benefit from her specialized hormone expertise. Patients who want lifestyle medicine woven into their care, including nutrition and mindset work, find a strong match here. She also fits patients who value osteopathic hands-on treatment alongside conventional family medicine. Families can join under one membership, making her a practical choice for households seeking a single trusted physician.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Doty treats a wide range of conditions across all age groups, from infants to older adults. She manages common family medicine concerns, chronic disease, and urgent care needs. She also specializes in perimenopause and menopause, including hormone imbalances and related symptoms.

Yes, Dr. Doty holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also holds certification as a Hormone Health Practitioner and is specialty trained and licensed in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

Dr. Doty focuses on perimenopause and menopause care for mid-life women. She offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and takes a thorough, individualized approach to hormone health. Women across Florida and North Carolina can access her hormone consultations without a membership.

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a hands-on technique that addresses musculoskeletal issues and supports whole-body health. Dr. Doty trained at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and incorporates OMT into her clinical practice. Osteopathic principles shape how she approaches every patient.

Dr. Doty addresses nutrition, exercise, mindset, and spiritual health alongside traditional medical care. She believes health extends well beyond the absence of disease. This whole-person approach runs through her family medicine and hormone consultations alike.

Dr. Doty brings 20 years of board-certified family medicine experience to Crossroads Health and Wellness. She completed her residency in 2005 and practiced for many years in Charlotte, North Carolina before opening her Naples practice.

No. Crossroads Health and Wellness upholds informed consent and does not require traditional vaccine schedules. Dr. Doty discusses vaccination with patients and families individually.

Dr. Doty earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. She completed her residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania in 2005.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026