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Dr. Janette Gaw, MD

Dr. Janette Gaw, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Janette Gaw, MD is a general surgeon in Lehigh Acres, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1997. She is affiliated with medical facilities Gulf Coast Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

1530 Lee Blvd Ste 2100 Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

Make an Appointment

(239) 275-0728

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gaw is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Gaw specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gaw's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaw

3.5

33 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
30%
30%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
T. hodges – Jul 01, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Injured patient – Jun 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Catherine – Mar 24, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Joanne Depree – Oct 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
L. Pelaez – May 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anke Hildreth in ft myers, fl – Mar 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cindy Shannon in Fort Myers, FL – Jan 07, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Ann Harris in Ft Myers, FL – Nov 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pam in Ft Myers, FL – Aug 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Judy in Estero, FL – Aug 07, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hector A. in Fort Myers, FL – May 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gina Fortino in Bonita Springs, FL – Mar 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elena in Fort Myers – Mar 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Naples, FL – Mar 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sid in Estero – Mar 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kristen A in Ft Myers, FL – Feb 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Brian in Fort Myers – Feb 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Janette Gaw, MD is a general surgeon in Lehigh Acres, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1997. She is affiliated with medical facilities Gulf Coast Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Georgia Colon And Rectal Surgery Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1530 Lee Blvd Ste 2100 Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
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Office2721 Del Prado Blvd S Ste 210 Cape Coral, FL 33904
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Office2234 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33907
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Gulf Coast Medical Center

    13681 Doctors Way
    Fort Myers, FL 33912
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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