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About us

Founded in 1967, Sarasota Doctors Hospital is a 155-bed facility offering medical and specialty services. Learn more about our hospital.

About HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital 

We’re part of the largest network of doctors, nurses and care sites in the state. Our experienced care teams focus on listening to you and caring for you like family. We work to understand your needs and provide a personalized care experience. From welcoming your newest family members to needing routine and specialty care throughout your life, you can count on us to show up for you when it matters.

Message from the CEO

At HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, our mission is to deliver exceptional, high quality and personalized care to every patient, every day. We are proud to have served the community since 1967.

Our highly skilled healthcare professionals consistently earn national recognition for excellence in clinical care and patient safety.

We are also proud to serve the community through our sponsorships, donations and community service hours to more than a dozen local organizations and nonprofits.

Thank you for trusting HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital with your healthcare needs.

Joe Rudisill, CEO
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital statistics

  • 66,150

    Patients treated

  • 800+

    Colleagues

  • 600+

    Physicians with privileges

  • 37,259

    Emergency room visits

  • 155

    Licensed beds

Leadership

We are supported by a leadership team committed to bettering the lives of patients within the communities we serve. Our hospital leaders are experienced in many areas of healthcare and use their knowledge to improve the quality of care we provide.

Awards and recognitions

We strive to exceed our patients' needs. Our dedication to excellence in healthcare has led to us receiving awards and recognition from organizations such as Healthgrades and The American Heart Association.

In the community

To improve the health of the diverse communities we serve - and as part of HCA Healthcare, Florida's largest healthcare provider - we continue to take a leading role in fundamentally transforming how healthcare is provided. We also work in partnership with other organizations to provide a wide range of community benefit programs and services.

Our history

Since we opened our doors in 1967, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital has offered the Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Venice, Florida community a wide range of healthcare services. We've changed and expanded our services a  great deal over the last 50+ years, and our hospital's history is rich.

Patient story: Ginger Mace

Ginger Mace has worked in healthcare for 30 years. Recently she was having chest pains but was hesitant to go to the ER because of COVID-19. Here's her story of survival and how HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital helped.

What patients say

"Dr. Carey and the staff at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital really took care of me.”

Myron Robinson