About
Dr. Kivit Lima is a family physician with 21 years of clinical experience serving patients in Fort Myers, FL. He graduated from the University of Medical Sciences in Havana, Cuba in 2002 and completed his family medicine residency at St. Mary Hospital in Chicago. His background extends beyond family medicine to include hospital medicine, giving him a broad clinical perspective.
Dr. Lima manages chronic diseases, mental health concerns, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, and urgent care needs. He believes proactive healthcare and preventive measures form the foundation of long-term well-being. Fluent in English and Spanish, he communicates effectively with a diverse patient population. Patients describe him as attentive and thorough, someone who takes time to understand the full picture of their health.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Medical Sciences, Havana, Cuba (2002)
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Mary Hospital, Chicago
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lima right for?
Dr. Lima is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Patients with mental health concerns benefit from his inclusive, whole-patient approach. His hospital medicine background makes him well-suited for complex or multi-system cases. Spanish-speaking patients value his bilingual communication style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lima treats chronic diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders. He also manages mental health concerns, hormonal imbalances, and urgent care needs. His background in hospital medicine adds depth to his clinical approach.
Dr. Lima brings 21 years of clinical experience in family and hospital medicine. He graduated from the University of Medical Sciences in Havana in 2002 and completed his residency at St. Mary Hospital in Chicago.
Dr. Lima believes in proactive healthcare. He emphasizes preventive measures to help patients optimize their overall well-being. Patients consistently describe him as attentive, taking time to understand each person's full health picture rather than focusing on a single symptom.
Yes. Dr. Lima includes mental health management within his scope of practice. He takes a whole-patient approach that accounts for emotional and behavioral health alongside physical conditions.
Yes. Dr. Lima speaks both English and Spanish fluently. His bilingual ability helps him communicate clearly with a wide range of patients in the Fort Myers community.
Dr. Lima earned his medical degree from the University of Medical Sciences in Havana, Cuba in 2002. He completed his family medicine residency at St. Mary Hospital in Chicago before building his practice in Fort Myers.
Yes. Dr. Lima's expertise extends into hospital medicine. That experience broadens his clinical range and informs how he manages complex or multi-system health concerns in a primary care setting.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026