About
Irit Hemed, MD, is a board-certified internist and the physician behind Executive Primary Care in Fort Myers, Florida. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. After residency, she held faculty positions as a Clinical Assistant Professor at both Emory University and UCLA/VA.
Dr. Hemed holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the Lee County Medical Society and maintains hospital privileges at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital, Healthpark Hospital, and Lee Memorial Hospital. Her clinical philosophy centers on the art of listening. She believes that truly hearing a patient's concerns is the foundation of accurate diagnosis and sound treatment. Patients describe her as thorough, encouraging, and deeply attentive, with some maintaining their care relationship with her for nearly 20 years.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
Additional Training
Clinical Assistant Professor at Emory University; Clinical Assistant Professor at UCLA/VA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hemed right for?
Dr. Hemed is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who gives unhurried, thorough attention. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her internal medicine background and proactive coordination of care. She works well with patients who want direct access to their physician, not a rotating team of advanced providers. Those who value a non-judgmental, encouraging approach tend to thrive under her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hemed treats both acute illness and chronic disease as a board-certified internist. Her clinical scope includes preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and primary care. She handles coordination of care across specialists when patients need additional services.
Yes, Dr. Hemed holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Hemed earned her MD from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. She later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at both Emory University and UCLA/VA.
Yes. Members receive direct access to Dr. Hemed's personal cell phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This gives patients a direct line to their physician on evenings and weekends.
Dr. Hemed holds hospital privileges at four Lee Health System facilities: Gulf Coast Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital, Healthpark Hospital, and Lee Memorial Hospital. Her privileges also allow her to access patient records in real time through the Lee Health system.
Dr. Hemed places listening at the center of her diagnostic process. She believes that carefully hearing a patient's concerns and symptoms provides the essential information needed to reach the correct diagnosis. Patients consistently describe her as thorough and attentive to detail.
Yes. Dr. Hemed expedites referrals for patients who need specialist care. She also manages prior authorizations and coordinates communication across all involved providers.
Yes. Dr. Hemed welcomes prospective patients for a meet-and-greet before they commit to joining. This gives patients an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the practice.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026