Lee Health is addressing the rapid growth in Cape Coral with a 100,000-square-foot complex at Veterans Memorial Parkway.

Construction got underway May 18 with the center that will have diagnostic, treatment and surgical services in the outpatient complex at 2514 S.W. 2nd Court.

Construction of the $133 million center is targeted for completion in 2027.  It will offer cardiac, oncology, imaging and diagnostic services and more.

Cape Coral’s population is roughly 252,000 with an annual growth rate of just shy of 4%, according to World Population Review. By 2031, analysts project the city’s population will reach 300,000 to 305,000.

New to bring range of services

An economic snapshot by the city of Cape Coral says $1.7 billion was invested in 2025 in residential and commercial construction with nearly 3,600 certificates of occupancy and completion issued.

“As Lee Health’s largest project in Cape Coral in more than 40 years, this new outpatient center brings a range of services together to support patients and families throughout their healthcare journey,” Kris Fay, chief administrative officer of Lee Physician Group and ambulatory care, said in a news release.

At another groundbreaking in Fort Myers recently, Dr. Larry Antonucci, president and chief executive officer of Lee Health, said the nonprofit healthcare system is investing $1.7 billion over the next five years to meet Southwest Florida’s growth needs.

Lee Health is building a 100,000-square-foot medical center with surgical services on Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral, slated to be completed the end of 2027.

Lee Health is building a 100,000-square-foot medical center with surgical services on Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral, slated to be completed the end of 2027.

The complex is designed to “deliver coordinated, accessible, and personalized care,” Fay said.

What will be in complex

Four operating rooms, two catheterization labs, two electrophysiology labs for diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders, and 28 pre- and post-operative recovery rooms. 

An advanced infusion center with 24 stations, including private options, and a dedicated infusion pharmacy to support chemotherapy and intravenous therapy treatments. 

Imaging and radiology services, including a PET-CT imaging room, MRI suite, X-ray facilities, three echo vascular ultrasound rooms, and two nuclear stress treadmill rooms. 

Outpatient clinic space designed to support cardiology, musculoskeletal, and oncology services in a coordinated setting.

Lee Health is building a 100,000-square-foot medical center with surgical services on Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral, slated to be completed the end of 2027.

Lee Health is building a 100,000-square-foot medical center with surgical services on Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral, slated to be completed the end of 2027.

Lee Health officials say the clinic layout is designed to enhance patient flow and minimize wait times.

The general contractor is DeAngelis Diamond and the complex was designed by Flad Architects, and Smith Seckman Reid Inc. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.

“As a Southwest Florida-based builder with deep roots in healthcare construction, there is nothing more rewarding than delivering a project like this for our own community.” Reggie Morgan, president of DeAngelis Diamond, said.

Other Lee Health projects in the Cape

Late last year Lee Health at Bimini Square opened at Palm Tree Boulevard and Cape Coral Parkway.

The project debuted a variety of health care services, from primary care to pediatrics, and some specialty care.

Other projects have included work on the intensive care unit at Cape Coral Hospital and the second phase of the Surfside facility at Surfside Boulevard and Veterans Parkway.

In addition, Florida State University’s College of Medicine residency program in internal medicine is based at Cape Coral Hospital.

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Liz Freeman is a health care reporter. Reach her by emailing lfreeman@naplesnews.com

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