Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1700 S Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, Florida 34239Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a leading public, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1925, its flagship 895-bed hospital is a Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Chest Pain Center, renowned for its comprehensive medical, surgical, and specialty services. With Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and consistent high rankings from U.S. News & World Report, SMH is committed to advanced technology, patient safety, and community health, offering a wide array of services from heart and cancer care to women's and children's services, supported by extensive patient support and accessibility features.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level II
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated Pediatric Emergency Care Center
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Comprehensive Stroke Center (certified by DNV GL Healthcare)
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Chest Pain Center with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) capability
- Burn Center
- Available
No dedicated burn center; patients requiring specialized burn care are typically transferred to regional burn centers.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Care Center, Multiple ER locations within the health system.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Sarasota Memorial Hospital's current wait.
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