Dr. Aaron Wohl

Dr. Aaron Wohl, born on May 14th, 1974, in Durham, North Carolina, has distinguished himself as a compassionate Emergency Medicine Physician and a community leader with an unyielding commitment to service and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. His journey, now rooted in North Fort Myers, Florida, is a testament to his unwavering dedication and versatile interests that span various fields. In the early years of his life, he grew up in Perrine, Florida, a diverse suburb that played a pivotal role in shaping his character and ambitions. His passion for connecting with others and his insatiable appetite for learning were evident from a young age. During high school, he worked at a pet store in Kendall to finance his flying lessons, earning his private pilot's license at 17. He continued to display his dedication and drive during his college years, serving as an emergency room technician in a hospital where his father was employed as a nurse. His academic excellence shone through as he graduated Magna cum Laude with a B.S. in Biology from Florida International University in 1998.

He further honed his skills and knowledge at the University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in the top 10% of his class in 2001. His stellar performance as Chief Resident at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) earned him the "Resident of the Year" award in 2004. His passion for teaching led him to serve briefly as an assistant clinical professor in emergency medicine at Shands UF in Gainesville before he transitioned to community emergency medicine in Fort Myers. Dr. Wohl's career in Fort Myers since 2005 has been marked by significant achievements and contributions, particularly in addressing the opioid crisis. In 2008, he collaborated with fellow emergency providers to create guidelines aimed at countering prescription opioid abuse. He worked tirelessly to build relationships with legislators and advocate for increased accessibility to Naloxone, a crucial antidote for opioid overdoses.