Boca Grande Health Clinic Building from across the street

I owe my fishing trip to Dr. James and Jenny!
by Jake Poepl

Jake Poepl
Jake Poepl

I normally do not write reviews but cannot help myself in this case. I came to Boca Grande for my annual offshore fishing trip last Friday, 11/24. I wait all year for this trip. I awoke that morning to catch my flight and could hardly walk due to back pain, causing shooting pain down my leg. After sitting on the airplane and then an hour and half car ride from Ft Myers to BG, I was about to book a return trip home to MN to get treatment as I was that uncomfortable. We had taken a car service to the island so all I had was a golf cart and no means to leave the island…..my only hope was BGHC or I was going home. There was NO way that at almost 4pm on a Friday I’d be able to go into the local clinic as a walk-up and get help…..right?? Wrong!!!!! Dr. James and his staff stayed well past their usual hours just to help me out. He fully explained what was happening with my back and gave me tips and treatments so I could make it a few days until I got home. I cannot cannot cannot thank Dr. James and his staff enough for their kindness and professionalism throughout. It’s because of you that I was able to be on the boat sunup to sundown for two days. And, it was made even more worthwhile by landing a fish on my personal bucket list……. a Mahi!!! I owe my fishing trip and my Mahi to Dr. James and Jenny! You guys are the best, thank you again so much!! (Dec. 1, 2023)