Dr. Deidra Duncan wants her patients to feel comfortable and confident

We as women are often overlooked and ignored, and I like being there to listen to my patients when they feel like no one else will. Obstetrics and gynecology are so personal. Whether discussing birth control, the treatment of ovarian cysts, or the effects of menopause on mental health, I want my patients to feel comfortable and confident when they are in my care.

I developed a special interest in obstetrics when I became pregnant in medical school. My daughter taught me true love—the kind that is truly unconditional. Loving a child is like finding the piece to a jigsaw puzzle you didn’t even know was incomplete.

But I almost didn’t get to see the puzzle completed with my daughter, because when she was born, she almost died and had a harrowing stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The summer she was born I spent a lot of time thinking about the role of the physician in changing lives, and even in saving them.

I knew then that helping new moms bring babies safely into the world— seeing them complete their own jigsaw puzzles—was something I would look forward to for the rest of my life.

After completing my ob-gyn residency in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where I’d spent my entire life, the next question was where I would practice.

Florida appealed to me because of the weather and recreational opportunities. I am thrilled to call Lee County home now along with my family, which now includes two children, who will have so much to enjoy with the beach, our dog, and all that this beautiful community has to offer.

But most importantly, Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida attracted me because the physicians and staff seemed genuinely happy. It was very telling to me that many had been here for a long time, because low turnover is a sign of a healthy work environment, which is exactly what I wanted.

After starting out in nursing, today I can’t imagine myself doing anything different than being an ob-gyn. Here I am—the first doctor in my family—and I can’t wait to get to know my new patients.

Alternatives to traditional hysterectomy offer many benefits

With recent medical advances, many medical and minor surgical options are available as alternatives to hysterectomy.

Minimally invasive surgery techniques offer faster recovery, less pain

At Premier Women's Care of Southwest Florida, we prioritize the overall comfort and well-being of our patients. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive surgery to ensure our patients will have less pain and the easiest possible recovery.

Choosing the right birth control: We’re here to help

When we are presented with a multitude of choices, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s often the case with birth control. At Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida, we will consult with you to help you match your birth control method to your unique circumstances, health history and future plans.

New patients will discover many advantages to Premier Women’s Care

At Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida, new patients are always welcome. Once you’ve had your new patient appointment, the wait for subsequent appointments can be a matter of hours rather than days, as we can often accommodate same-day appointments.

Why I moved my gynecology practice to Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida

After 20 plus years as a solo, independent gynecologist in Ft. Myers, Dr. Richard Murray was thrilled to join the outstanding team of women's health professionals at Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida along with his entire staff.