Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Category: Hospital in Sarasota, Florida

Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA

Phone: +19419179000

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Ali M

May 24, 2022

I had a truly excellent experience at Sarasota Memorial Hospitals ER. They got me back to a room pretty quickly and had nurses/techs and a doctor back to see me pretty quickly as well. Every individual I crossed paths with while I was there was an absolute angel, so kind and caring and truly making what could have been a very traumatic experience a trusting one, I truly knew I was in good hands and was going to be okay. Pre-op had excellent care, went over everything with me, confirming who I was and what I was there for and got me comfy and relaxed for surgery. In operating room everyone was very nice and I was very confident I had a good team with me, again went over what I was there for confirmed who I was, very thorough. Post op again was very nice had me comfy and awake for about 20-30 minutes before returning me to my room. Was in the hospital for a total of 3 days. The nurse/tech teams were amazing, quick to see you when needed, comforting and caring. They were absolute gems. The food wasn’t bad either and they have a lot of options if you have a regular diet, so if you’re there a little longer, that’s a plus. Before I was discharged they went over follow up thoroughly so I knew the game plan and so far recovery has been pretty good! One thing I would advise, if you’re getting surgery, be sure to take out all piercings while you are still in your room with your stuff prior to pre op. Mine went missing after returning me to my room and doing the bed exchange so I believe they’re in linens. That did not change my views on this hospital at all though, things happen and that didn’t leave a negative impact on the experience at all. I would recommend anyone I know to this ER, even if it’s a 30-45 minute drive, if it’s something that can wait that amount of time I would definitely make that drive.

Vanessa Silvana

May 10, 2022

The Surgeon, Doctors, Nurses and Helpers Exceeded my expectations. From the Emergency Room, Cat Scanning, prep, rushing me into immediate Surgery, EVERY SINGLE staff person was EXTREMELY nice to me, complimentary, giving, thoughtful with words and some even prayed with me! First Surgery EVER (hopefully last) and helped me from not crying the whole time. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! (The Girl with Beautiful Unicorn Hair 🦄💕) Vanessa

Stella S.

Feb 3, 2022

First, the good: Fantastic staff of valet drivers, administrative assistants, security, on- floor care people, phlebotomy, doctors, nurses, caretakers, housekeeping. Everyone is extremely nice, patient, thorough, understanding. Other than my radiology experience, I felt like I was in very good hands with people who want to do all they can to help and ease discomfort. I also appreciated how strictly mask-wearing was enforced for everyone, without exception. The bad: Very clearly BADLY understaffed and without ample supply! The staff that is there is great, but there are not enough staff or equipment! I arrived in the ER at 10am in a lot of pain. It took four hours to get me taken in for radiology and then to a doctor, the whole time I was in miserable agony, and it's not like no one wanted to help me or wanted to speed up the process. It was simply that there are not enough people on the floor, in any given department, to help. Although the inside of the hospital was clean, the waiting lobby is disgusting. The floor is filthy and there is not enough space to seat people within CDC COVID-19 precautions. The CT scan room didn't have enough lead covers to cover almost anything. I got a thyroid cover and was otherwise completely exposed, even though I only needed a lower abdominal/ pelvic scan. They told me that x-ray is using all the radiation covers right now and sent me through with only a small thyroid cover. I was in so much pain that even though I expressed that I want those covers, I didn't have the physical or psychological energy to fight for my right to minimize radiation exposure. This is unacceptable.

Patrick Snow

Dec 18, 2021

I had the best of care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The staff in the orthopedics unit are all talented professionals and did their best to find out what was wrong with me. After 15 days in the hospital things became very blurry and some days are completely lost from my mind. I have never been challenged with anything harder in my 50 years. I have now completed 3 of 42 treatments to kill the bacteria that invaded my spine. I am going to leave a review later about how great of a cheeseburger they have!!! No joke... Delicious ALL STAR LINE-UP Allie, Alexis,Kasey, Will, Amity, Cat, Cathie, Karen,John and Anthony, Merlyn, Vlaney, Casey, Demetrius, Stella and (Lisa in the kitchen) P. S. Infection Disease Associates and Dr. Mercado as well as the orthopedic team saved my life!!!! I will walk again with no assistance!!!

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Questions & Answers

Who has been assigned or used Dr Pareira? What are commens...

Mary Mader | Aug 27, 2017
Company Calender | Aug 27, 2019

Lack of compassion for patence.

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Why don’t they have a 5 star rating? What are ther incompentencies? Anyone know?

Pamela Abbey | Aug 27, 2018
C W | Aug 27, 2019

You're welcome to message me privately or read my review. My family and I have had many experiences there. Some good, some bad, some ugly. Their ratings and reviews do reflect a need to address how our community experience is at our only public hospital.

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my wedding ring of 60 yrs. was taken off me at midnight before under going a MRI. was never given back and they claim they cannot find it. have talked numerous times to patient advocacy. finally was told there was nothing they could do.

Ron Reed | Aug 27, 2019
Dirty Skirtz | Aug 26, 2020

Okay literally there's protocols in place for things just of this nature because you cannot wear metal when you are getting a MRI done so all metal is always removed including wedding bands so this is not a uncommon issue normally though it is a female's wedding band because they have the diamond generally, so what you do is call the hospital and get a report of all staff that was on duty they have to log in to use the MRI so it will literally be narrowed down to who was on shift at that time and using the MRI which will bring it down to two or three maybe five people But from that they can tell you who's responsible who is supposed to be responsible, and I don't know who said that there's nothing they can do but that is it outright lock, direct message me on Facebook I'm Devin Verizzothere's only two of me in the world and they're both me lol But click the one with the black picture if you need any more info, but you are completely entitled to your property and/or the replacement

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if you know of a nurse that gets high on drugs,who can i notify

daniel pun | Aug 27, 2019
C W | Aug 27, 2019

The state licensing board-use google. Or you could call the hospital and ask to speak with his/her manager and report it there. It's critical to report for the professional and partients' safety.

does smh have valet parking?

Ed Higgins | Aug 27, 2018
Deborah | Aug 27, 2019

Yes

Where is pre-bloodwork performed prior to scheduled surgery?

Anna Barbieri | Aug 26, 2020
Beverly Mort | Aug 26, 2020

Usually at the hospital itself. At least all of my pre surgery workups were there. Different parts but all at hospital. Workers very nice and will either direct you or have someone take you to where you need to go.

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Where can I find a list of Primary Care Drs.

Carole DiFilippo | Aug 26, 2020
William Straff | Aug 26, 2020

Use their website. Very easy to use. You can message the department or doctor you need. Great hospital because doctors and staff really care about you.

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What does one person have to do to get even ok service, you barely ok service here.sometjing needs to be done with this place.

Robert Cusson | Apr 28, 2022
Dave Kiszak | Apr 28, 2022

What are you talking about?

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Where is the Cardiac Cath Lab located?

Ron and Lois Stevens | Apr 28, 2022
Brian Gould | Apr 28, 2022

2nd floor. Use the D elevator.

Do they have a emergency dentist there I'm having a very bad tooth ack

jolan dalessio | Apr 28, 2022
Jess Cole | Apr 28, 2022

No. They will give you antibiotics for an infection associated with a toothache, but you'll have to go to an actual dentist to take care of the tooth.

Does Sarasota hospital have a dental clinic

jolan dalessio | Apr 28, 2022
Susan Joo | Apr 28, 2022

I don't think so

Where can I eat

Margaret Hanshaw | Nov 29, 2021
Ronnie Monix | Nov 29, 2021

If you're eating inside the hospital on the 1st floor its called 1700 cafe

How many beds does the hospital have

Mark Graves | Aug 26, 2021
Irene Sockwell | Aug 26, 2021

Usually 2 in each room but they have a lot of wings and floors I'm not sure how many in total but it a very nice hospital if whoever gets admitted good food as well

Are covid shots available yet?

Mary Palumbo | Aug 26, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital | Aug 26, 2021

At this time, SMH does not have sufficient vaccine to host large-scale vaccination events, nor do we know how much (or when) we will be allotted in the future, so we are not maintaining a waiting list for those seeking vaccination. As supplies become more readily available, we will continue our efforts to expand vaccinations for healthcare workers and high-risk people in our community; updates will be posted on this webpage: https://www.smh.com/vaccine The Sarasota Department of Health, some clinics and some retail pharmacies are facilitating community vaccinations for eligible residents in Sarasota County. For updates and information on public vaccination opportunities, community members should monitor local news media and Sarasota County social media; and visit scgov.net and sarasotahealth.org online. For assistance registering for Sarasota's community vaccination program, call the Vaccine Registration Call Center at 941-861-VAXS (7 am - 7 pm, Monday - Friday). Additionally, we recommend visiting the Florida Department of Health's website for information on vaccination sites and other important information: floridahealthcovid19.gov.

Will your hospital pull my teeth i am having very bad pain in my top teeth

Gary Straub | Aug 26, 2021
Sue Bailey | Aug 26, 2021

I think they will send you to a dentist. Lots of them around.

Does the hospital provide omnibotic knee replacement?

Michael Zannetti | Aug 26, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital | Aug 26, 2021

Hello- Currently, SMH utilizes the ROSA robotic platform. You can learn more about ROSA here: https://www.smh.com/rosa and SMH Orthopedics here: https://www.smh.com/Home/Services/Orthopedics

Does SMH require its employees, physicians, nurses, everyone, to receive the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine as a condition of employment?

Edward Braun | Aug 26, 2021
Vicky and Snickers Anderson | Aug 26, 2021

No. Not at this time.

Can l request a document which proves that i deliver baby at certain day

Levon Osipyan | Aug 26, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital | Aug 26, 2021

Hello- Yes, you would contact medical records. Here is the link to more info on our website: https://www.smh.com/Home/Patients-Visitors/Release-of-Information

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What is Dr. Panya's speciatity ?

Arlene Jerram | Aug 26, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital | Aug 26, 2021

Hello- Currently, there are 2 Dr. Pandayas affiliated with SMH. Sunil R. Pandya, MD who is board certified in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics and Prashant Pandya, DMD who is board certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

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Does smh do thrombectomy

Larry Williams | Aug 26, 2021
Melissa Hil | Aug 26, 2021

Yes

What are the hours of the lab

glenn robbins | Aug 26, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital | Aug 26, 2021

Hello- There are several locations for the SMH Outpatient Lab. At the main campus (located in the Waldemere Medical Plaza on the 2nd floor) the lab is open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5pm. For other locations and hours you may visit: https://www.smh.com/lab

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Do they treat patients with no insurance ?

Nat Diaz | Aug 26, 2021
Mekita Thomas | Aug 26, 2021

Yes they do treat patients with no insurance and if you can't pay they offer payment plans

How many births per month does SMHC have?

Rebeccah Vires | Aug 26, 2021
Oddiseous Domani | Aug 26, 2021

No idea about the number, maybe it is a confidential information but has to be quite a lot, also OBECC unit has very nice ratings and patience satisfying opinion.

Where do you pick up a discharged patient? That section on the web site doesn't work...has an error.

Angela K | Aug 26, 2021
Oddiseous Domani | Aug 26, 2021

You have to go to the Waldemere garage, once inside after the first right hairpin turn you will see an orange wall on your left. Pull there and a nurse or employee will bring your relative to your vehicle.

Are there any free mammogram programs for women? It’s for my daughter, she lost her Medicaid.

Diana Saraceno | Aug 26, 2020
Sandy Smith | Aug 26, 2020

Call Sarasota Memorial and ask. There are charitable groups in Sarasota where you pay on scale based on your income.... North County is one. You see a Dr there, the they refer you to SMH for tests.

Am I able to talk to someone about my father whom just has surgery there?

Jenaka Sawall | Aug 26, 2020
Barbara Nowling | Aug 26, 2020

Can not answer this

do they have a coumadin clinic

Joseph Godin | Aug 26, 2020
Bea | Aug 26, 2020

Yes across the street from the hospital. It is the Heart and Vascular Center of Sarasota building, the one that is on the corner of Waldermere, that is where I used to go.

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do you guys do anything for toe pain

Josephine Dormevil | Aug 26, 2020
Nick Baird | Aug 26, 2020

If you call, they will probably ask you to come in for a proper diagnosis. Although they would take care of treating what is causing your pain, depending on the severity if it's not an emergency I would say go to an urgent care

I heard that some hospitals have a program where you bond with babies who’s parents cannot be there to bond with them(some call it cuddler program)is this true at smh?

Olivia gregg | Aug 27, 2019
Betsy DeMattos | Aug 27, 2019

Yes we have a volunteer program for that

Can I apply for charity care at this hospital?

valeria borba | Aug 27, 2019
Margaret de Los Ángeles Incencio Ricardo | Aug 27, 2019

I rally Fontanarrosa know.So sorry.

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What Specialty Care is Known on the Eight Floor ?

Debra Sandefur | Aug 27, 2019
Jeff G | Aug 27, 2019

The 7th and 8th floor of the Tower is the cardiovascular section. SMH is known for their cardiovascular care and is the most advanced in this area of Florida.

Can we bring the patient's dogs to visit?

lisa waters | Aug 27, 2019
Will Stein | Aug 27, 2019

ahhh....thats a good question. The dog will probably not be allowed above the ground floor. Can the patient leave his/her room and go to the public common areas? ask the head nurse what the policy is.

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Does smh offer to pay for schooling if you sign a contract to work there?

julie lindsey | Aug 27, 2019
Linda Warren | Aug 27, 2019

Yes, SMH will reimburse for schooling wjth a contract.

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What company processes our payroll

John Jackson | Aug 27, 2019
William Straff | Aug 27, 2019

Call HR Dept

Where us elevator D located. Need to get a scan on 4th fl

natalie dillon | Aug 27, 2019
William Straff | Aug 27, 2019

Ask a guide to take you when you go in the front entrance. It always helps to use a hospital guide when you need to go somewhere for first time.

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Who is the best urologist?

Pilar Parker | Aug 27, 2019
Robert Archibald | Aug 27, 2019

Not sure on that one

How many oz of magnesium citrate for sigmoidoscopy prep

[email protected] Brody | Aug 27, 2019
Tara Hulen | Aug 27, 2019

Drink 15 fluid ounces (a bottle and a half) of lemon or lime flavored Magnesium Citrate. To improve the taste, chill it ahead of time. Immediately after drinking Magnesium Citrate, drink at least 2 to 3 eight ounce glasses of clear liquids.

What's it like working in the er

lauren Gorr | Aug 27, 2019
Ken B | Aug 26, 2020

busy

Is there an out patient drop off?

Roger Williams | Aug 27, 2018
Will Stein | Aug 27, 2018

Yes and there is an outpatient dropoff in front of the same day surgery across the square in front of the other building where the sameday surgery checkin is located on the south side of the campus.

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What insurance do they take

Douglas Mickelson | Aug 27, 2018
Will Stein | Aug 27, 2018

Just about all of them.

Is this an HCA hospital?

Anita Ciota | Aug 27, 2018
Hillary Terhune | Aug 27, 2018

No

How can I get copy of birth CERTIFICATE

Lisa Gifford | Aug 27, 2018
kara wilson | Aug 27, 2018

Go to the public health dept off Ringling

Can I park a camper around sarasota memorial

Terri Moore | Aug 27, 2018
Ryan Schmitt | Aug 27, 2018

Possibly....I have seen small campers parked at the main entrance valet parking lot. Also, you can park in the public spots along Hillview st. There are parallel parking spots on the west side of the round-about, im sure a camper could fit in two of the spots.

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Do they give the Shinglix vaccine?

Hugh O'Connor | Aug 27, 2018
M. Sm. | Aug 27, 2018

This is a hospital, you need to see a PCP for that!

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Can friends call the hospital to get an update on a patient's condition ?

Gail Yost | Aug 27, 2018
M. Sm. | Aug 27, 2018

Friends, likely not. Family yes.

what benefits or treatments do I receive as a non US citizen in paying $700 a year in my Sarasota Tax to ' Sarasota County Hospital BD' ?.

frank baillie | Aug 27, 2018
Carlton Noles | Aug 27, 2018

One of the best hospitals in the state.

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Do they provide transportation for people who are disabled?

Pamela Abbey | Aug 27, 2018
M. Sm. | Aug 27, 2018

They don't. Unless by ambulance. It's your health insurance provider who takes care of that

Is there an hemodialysis service in this hospital?

michel carras | Aug 27, 2018
L Turner | Aug 27, 2019

Yes, there is a hemodialysis but it is only for in-patient . There is also one in the waldemere building ground floor for general use

Is there a way to get test results online

John Mandel | Aug 27, 2018
jaanus jurisoo | Aug 27, 2018

Not that I know

Is there accomidations for family members to stay overnight to support loved ones who are really sick?

Eric “E_RocK” Elson | Aug 27, 2018
Nancy Braun | Aug 27, 2019

I was on the 7th floor and they encourage family to stay with patients who are anxious or elderly. I believe all the rooms on the unit I was on are private and had couches that's made int beds for visitors.

I set up the patient portal account to be able to access my records. Nothing was ever sent to me; I need those test results. What went wrong? My primary care physician needs to heed records!

Lynda Pease | Aug 27, 2018
Charles Urrea | Aug 27, 2018

Hi Lynda. This page is not monitored by the hospital. This question area is for Google users only. There is no direct or indirect affiliation with the hospital. You must contact the hospital directly in order to get an answer to your question.

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What time patient visiting hours

Norbert Kyle | Aug 27, 2018
Deborah | Aug 27, 2019

9am - 9pm

My wife is 10 weeks pregnant and just now having chunks of blood when she goes pee. Is this normal?

Gary Brown | Aug 27, 2018
M. Sm. | Aug 27, 2018

Don't troll here. If you have a medical emergency dial 911

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Is it a public hospital

john mccleary | Aug 27, 2017
Tomasz Srodek | Aug 27, 2017

Yes, it is.

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