About
Dr. James Breen is a board-certified family physician with over 25 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia and completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the Brown Family Medicine Residency Program in Rhode Island. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and certification in Lifestyle Medicine. He also earned a Certificate in Health Care Ethics through the National Catholic Bioethics Center.
Dr. Breen founded Benedict Medicine in Fort Myers in 2017, drawing on experience across rural community health centers and academic medical practices. He is passionate about lifestyle interventions as tools for preventing and managing chronic conditions, including diabetes and prediabetes. He approaches care through the lens of healthy nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, and social connection. He conducts visits in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. His most cherished clinical moments come from sharing patients' successes as they reach their health goals.
Education & Training
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia
Residency
Family Medicine, Brown Family Medicine Residency Program, Rhode Island
Additional Training
Certificate in Health Care Ethics, National Catholic Bioethics Center
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Breen right for?
Dr. Breen is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes or prediabetes benefit from his lifestyle-centered approach. Patients who value preventive care and want a physician who addresses root causes will find his focus on nutrition, sleep, and activity directly useful. He sees patients ages 5 and up, making him a practical choice for families who want one trusted physician for all ages. Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking patients will find his multilingual practice especially accessible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Breen focuses on Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. He has particular expertise in managing chronic disease, including diabetes and prediabetes. His approach emphasizes lifestyle interventions such as dietary changes, physical activity, and sleep improvement to prevent and manage these conditions over the long term.
Yes. Dr. Breen holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also holds certification in Lifestyle Medicine and a Certificate in Health Care Ethics through the National Catholic Bioethics Center.
D. from Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia. He completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the Brown Family Medicine Residency Program in Rhode Island.
Dr. Breen has over 25 years of clinical experience. Before founding Benedict Medicine in 2017, he practiced across a range of settings, from rural community health centers to academic medical practices.
Dr. Breen conducts visits in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The Benedict Medicine website is also available in all three languages to support patients throughout the enrollment and care process.
Dr. Breen treats Lifestyle Medicine as a core clinical tool. He focuses on healthy nutrition, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress reduction, and meaningful social connection. He works with patients to make practical, sustainable changes that reduce disease risk and improve day-to-day health.
Yes. Dr. Breen sees patients ages 5 and up, including children, adults, and seniors. He performs well visits, school physicals, and sick visits for younger patients, making Benedict Medicine a practical option for whole-family care.
Dr. Breen offers a broad range of in-office procedures. These include pap smears, large joint injections, skin biopsies, abscess drainage, earwax removal, EKGs, spirometry for asthma testing, and standard lab draws. He also performs urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and strep throat testing on-site.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026