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Call or message the practice when something comes up, and use telehealth when an office trip isn't needed. Home visits are offered for an added fee.
Direct primary care · Fort Myers, Florida
A family doctor with time for you.
Dr. Ephraim Caangay keeps a small practice on purpose. You get real appointment times, visits that don't feel rushed, and a direct line to your physician, all for one flat monthly fee.
From $100/moNo copays and no surprise bills for covered office care.
- Board-certifiedAmerican Board of Family Medicine
- 30–60 minutesTypical visit length
- Within daysAppointments within days, not weeks
- Small panelYour doctor knows your name
Why direct primary care
Care works better when your doctor has time to know you.
Insurance-driven offices book patients in short slots and make it hard to get answers between appointments. Membership takes the middleman out, so the relationship with your physician comes first.
Visits with breathing room
Appointments run long enough to talk through what's going on, weigh your options and leave with a plan you understand.
One doctor, the whole picture
Checkups, sick visits and long-term conditions stay with the same physician, so nothing gets lost between appointments.
Prices you can see
A flat monthly membership replaces copays and insurance claims for the care we provide in the office.
Included in your membership
Everyday primary care, minus the hassle.
Your monthly fee covers the ongoing relationship with Dr. Ephraim, from staying healthy to getting help fast when you're not.
Not covered by membership: emergency and hospital care, specialist visits, imaging and outside services. Keep your health insurance for those.
- Annual physicals and preventive care
- Sick visits and minor injuries
- Ongoing care for chronic conditions
- Appointments within days, not weeks
- Telehealth, calls and secure messaging
- Lab work at discounted prices
- Referrals and specialist coordination
- Home visits for an additional fee
Membership pricing
One monthly fee. Nothing hidden.
No copays and no insurance billing for the care we provide in the office.
Single patient
$100 / month
Direct access to your physician and unhurried care, with everything included in membership.
Join as a single patientFamily, up to 4 members
$300 / month
One membership for your household, so everyone has the same doctor who knows the whole family's history.
Join as a familyOne-time enrollment fee$250
Direct primary care is not health insurance. Members should keep insurance that covers emergencies, hospital stays, specialists and other care outside our office.
Meet your physician
Good medicine starts with listening.
Dr. Ephraim opened Caangay Family Medicine to practice the way he trained: with time to hear the full story, explain what's happening, and build a plan with each patient instead of for them.
His visits cover prevention, screenings and education alongside whatever brought you in that day. With a smaller patient panel and no insurance quotas, he can follow up, answer questions between visits and stay with you over the long run.
He earned his medical degree at Our Lady of Fatima University College of Medicine, completed his family medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Treat the person, not just the symptom or the billing code.
MD, Our Lady of Fatima UniversityFamily Medicine Residency, University of Alabama at BirminghamDiplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
What patients say
In their own words.
I can honestly say Dr. Ephraim (Doc) is the best primary care doctor I've ever had in over 70 years. He takes the time to listen, explains things in a way I can understand and make sure nothing gets overlooked. I never feel like I am another name on a chart.
What really sets him apart is that he follows through. If he says he is going to check on something you can count on him doing it.
Donald S.Patient, Alabama · From a letter to Dr. Ephraim, October 2026
★★★★★
Dr. Caangay is the most caring and kind hearted doctor I've ever seen. I highly recommend him!
Patient review on WebMDSeptember 2025
An exceptional physician and an absolute treasure
The M. familyAlabama
His bedside manner is truly exceptional. He doesn't make you feel like just another patient. He treats you like family.
He doesn't just treat patients; he gives families reassurance, confidence, and peace of mind during some of their most difficult moments.
I would literally travel from Alabama to wherever he is practicing just to have him care for my family.
Getting started
Joining takes a few minutes.
Enroll
Pick your plan, sign the membership agreement and pay the one-time enrollment fee.
Book your first visit
Schedule an extended new-patient appointment so Dr. Ephraim can review your history, medications and goals.
Stay connected
From then on, reach the practice directly whenever you need care, advice or a follow-up.
Ways to join
Choose the option that fits.
Individuals
Direct Primary Care Membership
Ongoing primary care for individuals and families, with direct physician access and one clear monthly price.
See membership → Local businessesEmployer Plans
Give your team quick access to a doctor who knows them. Membership can pair with a high-deductible plan and cut time on the job lost to waiting rooms.
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Common questions
How direct primary care works.
Weighing whether membership makes sense for you? Start here.
Do I still need health insurance?
Yes. We don't bill insurance for membership care, but you'll still want coverage for prescription medications, specialists, imaging, hospital stays and emergencies. Many members pair their membership with a high-deductible plan.
How do I reach Dr. Ephraim between visits?
Members can call, message the practice or schedule a telehealth visit. Home visits are available for an additional fee; scheduling and service area are confirmed by the office.
Who can become a member?
Membership is open to individuals and families. A family membership covers up to four people in the same household. Dr. Ephraim sees patients age 10 and older. Patients on Medicare are welcome and keep that coverage for care outside the office.
Does Medicare cover the membership fee?
No. Medicare doesn't pay the monthly fee, but you keep your Medicare benefits for hospital care, specialists and other services outside the practice.
Can I use my HSA?
Rules on using health savings accounts for direct primary care memberships have been changing. Check with your HSA administrator or tax advisor before paying your membership from an HSA.
Is there a long-term contract?
Membership is month to month. You can cancel with written notice under the terms of your membership agreement.
Visit the practice
Fort Myers care, with access beyond the office.
Address
4755 Summerlin Road, Suite 7
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Office hours
Monday, Tuesday & Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phone & fax
Phone (239) 508-2270
Fax (239) 880-1945
Ask about membership
Questions about joining, pricing or employer plans? Email or call the practice and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Please don't email medical information. Regular email isn't a secure channel. Current members should use the patient portal for anything about their health. For an emergency, call 911.