Sarasota County Hospitals...the leaders in cutting edge, compassionate medical care. With prompt efficient emergency care, state of the art surgical suites, and convenient locations throughout Sarasota County, patients are in exceptional hands when they need it the most. Because of skilled interaction and a strong relationship with emergency medical services, patients receive superior medical care not only upon arrival but through transit and transition. And Sarasota County medical professionals understand that in emergency situations every minute is precious; with innovative technology and advanced cardiac care, Sarasota's medical team exceeds the needs of every walk of life, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Venice Regional Medical Center
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Venice Regional Medical Center...an unfaltering emphasis on quality care. By focusing on making patients comfortable and services provided to patients more convenient, employees and physicians have consistently provided high-quality and compassionate health care. This 312-bed facility located on the sunny Island of Venice houses a full array of inpatient and outpatient services. Additional ser vices are provided in the HealthPark outpatient facility, or by employees at the Clinical Laboratory just a block from the hospital.
3rd in Florida and in the top 5% in the nation for cardiac surgery...and the recognition does not stop there. The bar is set high. Venice Regional's Medical Staff bylaws require that physicians are either board-certified or eligible for Board certification and that is evident in performance. Physicians and staff have especially been recognized for their joint replacement program and for general surgery.
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System...one of America's best hospitals, for the fifth consecutive year according to U.S. News & World Report's 2008. This makes SMH the only hospital in Southwest Florida consistently named among the nation's top hospitals. Not surprising for this 806-bed regional medical center, SMH is the second-largest acute care public hospital in Florida. This full service facility has specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, neuroscience services, outpatient services, home health and long-term care among its many programs.
And is the only provider of obstetrical services and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County...With 3,000 knowledgeable staff members and 1000 caring volunteers, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is dedicated to the quality care and research necessary to preserving the quality of care of our elderly population. SMH runs a highly specialized, multi-disciplinary program dedicated to treating the complex conditions of aging and has been ranked in the top 50 hospitals in the nation for geriatric care.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital 1700 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34293
Englewood Community Hospital...dedicated to the health of patients and the well being of the community. Since opening in 1985, this hospital has realized the importance of the role it plays in the community. Committed to providing the highest quality of patient care, the 100-bed acute care hospital strives to create a culture that fosters compassion and kindness. ECH has been recognized for their efforts in the prevention and treatment of illnesses including heart disease, general surgery, emergency care, urology and orthopedics. A team of dedicated community physicians stand on the forefront of the hospital's vision of being the healthcare provider of choice in the community they serve.
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota...an intimate hospital on a beautiful campus. This 168-bed acute and general care facility serves Sarasota and Manatee counties, providing medical and specialty services as well as outpatient services and diagnostic and rehabilitation services. Here patients have significant physician choice with over 550 physicians that have medical staff privileges. Doctors Hospital proudly fosters a caring commitment to provide measurably superior services to the community.
Step into the future of Cardiovascular care...Cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment has been taken to the next level with a new state-of-the-art cardiovascular lab. This new technology includes a fully digital system that enables physicians to capture and view extremely detailed images of a patient's cardiovascular anatomy. Doctors Hospital of Sarasota has also been certified by the Joint Commission as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. This certification means that their program complies with the highest national standards for safety and quality care in the rapid response and treatment of acute stroke patients.
