SMH is Open and Operational in Wake of Irma

As the local community begins cleanup and recovery, Sarasota Memorial Hospital and its freestanding Emergency Room in North Port are open and serving a record number of patients from the southwest Florida region.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

SMH Continues Prep, Care as Irma Approaches

Sarasota Memorial’s main hospital, ER and Trauma Center in Sarasota, and its freestanding ER in North Port are operating 24/7, with teams of physicians, sub-specialists, nurses and support staff providing around-the-clock care for patients throughout the storm.

Friday, September 8, 2017

SMH Activates Emergency Preparedness Plans Ahead of Hurricane Irma

As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida, the safety of our patients is Sarasota Memorial’s top priority. We have activated our Emergency Operations and Logistics teams to ensure our hospital, physicians and staff have the equipment, supplies and support necessary for uninterrupted operations and patient care before, during and after the storm. At this time, we are open and caring for all patients in our main campus and outpatient facilities.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

New Physiatrist Joins SMH Rehab Team

Dr. Alexander J. Bajorek, MD, joined First Physicians Group's physiatry team on Aug. 14, providing inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for people recovering from brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke and other neurological, orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

New Family Medicine Physician Joins SMH's First Physicians Group

Rafael Pita, MD, joined SMH's First Physicians Group primary care practice at University Parkway this week, providing a full spectrum of family medicine, from pediatrics and adult care to geriatrics. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Pita joins Drs. Carlos Rodriguez, Enas Sallam, Nicholas Sutera, and Clarissa Zafirov.

Friday, August 18, 2017