Monika Arya, MD

4.7 out of 5 stars

438 ratings, 163 comments

LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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Locations

Lee Health Hematology / Oncology - Regional Cancer Center

8931 Colonial Center Dr, Suite 300 Fort Myers, FL 33905

Fax: (239) 343-9571

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Phone number (239) 343-9567

Overview

Clinical Interests:

Lung Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Chronic Leukemias
Lymphomas

Languages Spoken:

English
Hindi
Punjabi

Patients Treated:

Adults

Biography

Dr. Monika Arya is an extensively trained physician, originally from India where she received her medical education and completed a residency in medicine. She continued to train further in the US, completing another residency and a fellowship in Hematology & Oncology, gaining a wealth of experience.

Dr. Arya is an advocate for evidence-based medicine and strongly believes in educating patients and their families so they can serve as partners through their treatment. She has published several journal articles, has held several leadership positions, and has been involved in volunteer activities in the community by raising awareness of several health issues.

When not treating patients, Dr. Arya enjoys spending time with her family.

Meet the Doctor

Hello, I'm Monika Arya. I'm a physician in hematology-oncology. I am originally from India. I did my medical schooling and training in internal medicine there, then eventually moved to the U.S. for higher training, repeated a residency, followed by a fellowship in hematology-oncology, and I've been practicing the same for several years now. I was in Miami for a few years, and we came to southwest Florida for vacation, and I really, really liked the area, and was looking into this area to move on a permanent basis for a job, and eventually looked at Lee Health, really found that their principles and the care and cancer center jived well with my thought process, and I thought we would be mutually a wonderful fit, and that was the reason I came and joined here in late 2021. So early on in my life as a child, I had my first rush with oncology. My grandmother had a cancer for which she was on prolonged treatment for several, several years, and in the course of her illness, I came in touch with several oncologists, and the compassion that was involved in her care, the various aspects of life of a patient that they addressed, that really drew me into the field. So it was very early on in my school life that I was set that I was going to become a doctor and eventually an oncologist. So that was that. Once I joined Lee Health, I have really enjoyed working, and it only gets better every day. The team here that we have, the support system, the administrative staff that we have, they're just amazing. I can't tell you how much I look forward to coming to work on an everyday basis. My other favorite role is being a wife and a mom. So I have two children, school going, so majority of my life is outside work. It's taking care of them, their school, their after school activities and stuff. But I do enjoy in my free time, music, watching movies, basically relaxing, taking long walks, singing to some degree, though that has taken a back seat in the past few years. But yeah, those are the big ones.

Education & Training

Medical School:

MBBS, Lady Hardinge Medical College (University of Delhi), India

Internship(s):

Internship in Internal Medicine, St Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, PA

Residenc(ies):

Residency in Internal Medicine, U of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Fellowship(s):

Fellowship in Hematology-Oncology, U of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Board Certification(s):

Hematology Board Certification; Medical Oncology Board Certification; Internal Medicine Board Certification

Patient Reviews

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4.7out of 5 stars

Explained Things Clearly
4.6out of 5 stars

Involved in Care Decisions
4.6out of 5 stars

Spent Enough Time
4.7out of 5 stars

Listened Carefully
4.7out of 5 stars

Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.7out of 5 stars

Likelihood to Recommend

4.7 out of 5 (438 ratings, 163 comments)

Mar 29, 2025

I find all the staff to be friendly and kind Keep up the good work 😁
Mar 28, 2025

Everyone so kind
Mar 28, 2025

Both my re dr said my [ ] were going down the last couple of blood works. That I should see a [ ]. I have Lee health community care program. I was informed there is no specialist coverage. Please someone help with this.
Mar 19, 2025

Dr. Arya is the best. Lucky to have her.
Mar 19, 2025

Tevin was fantastic.
Mar 18, 2025

Kevin, medical assistant, and Rokelle, nurse, extremely warm, personable, capable professionals, who made me feel welcomed and cared for. They seem to be wonderful team members who project a great face to their patients.
Mar 13, 2025

Dr Ayra listens well and provides professional care and informatiion. I would highly recommend her as a physician.
Mar 13, 2025

Everyone I spoke to was outstanding.
Mar 11, 2025

Everyone from Dr. Monika to the desk staff to nurse Rhonda to nurse Rochelle were very understanding and pleasant. I truly appreciate their time and expertise in helping to keep me as healthy as possible. Wonderful and caring people.
Mar 11, 2025

She right there to answer all your prayers of you’re question
Mar 11, 2025

Dr Arya is great. Very helpful to me
Mar 11, 2025

Dr. Arya always shows exemplary kindness, compassion and professionalism. I feel blessed to have her on my team!
Mar 10, 2025

The attention, the skills, communication and service is very professional. Dr. Arya explains and communicates everything in a consistent and down to earth manner. Takes the time to listen and genuinely shows how much she cares about her patients. If she hasn't yet been considered one of the best Oncologist in [ ], then she surely takes that title by a mile. She looks into every options on the book to pinpoint what's the causes of your health cases before coming up with a diagnostic. I'm so happy to have found such a great Doctor! Would recommend her without a doubt. We need more Doctors like her. Wishes she was my primary Doctor! I would like for this [ ] reach to her some how so that she can know how much I appreciate her work and dedication towards my health.
Mar 6, 2025

Tela visit was very good and saves time. Understood all directions and information
Mar 6, 2025

All was outstanding
Mar 6, 2025

The doctor and all the staff were exceptionally helpful.
Mar 4, 2025

Dr. Arya is about the only doctor that listens to me and takes my health concerns seriously. Love her.
Feb 27, 2025

Just a good experience provided by everyone performing their functions very well and focused on me.
Feb 27, 2025

Everybody was excellent
Feb 26, 2025

Dr Arya was outstanding!

Monika Arya, MD

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Lee Health Hematology / Oncology - Regional Cancer Center

Overview

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Biography

Meet the Doctor

Education & Training

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Patient Reviews

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Locations

Lee Health Hematology / Oncology - Regional Cancer Center

Overview

Clinical Interests:

Languages Spoken:

Patients Treated:

Biography

Meet the Doctor

Education & Training

Medical School:

Internship(s):

Residenc(ies):

Fellowship(s):

Board Certification(s):

Patient Reviews

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