Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center A hospital dedicated to providing quality healthcare to the residents of Manatee & Sarasota counties. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing.

We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Conveniently located near I-75 and University Parkway, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has become the hospital of choice for many families in Manatee County and Sarasota County. The hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. It received the Leapfrog Top General Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety in 2021, was Five-Star Quality Rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medical Services in 2021, was recognized on Newsweek's Best Maternity Hospitals list, 2022, and has received numerous other quality accreditations and awards. Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of over 750 physicians and allied health professionals who provide a comprehensive range of services including cardiovascular care, orthopedic spine and joint services, surgery/robotic surgery, neurosurgery, women's services/OB, breast health, imaging, physical therapy, podiatry, urology and urogynecology. The hospital's emergency department is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week and is fully prepared to treat patients of all ages for a wide array of illnesses and injuries. The hospital is accredited as a Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) by the American College of Cardiology and achieved Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center Certification from The Joint Commission in 2022. It has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite, and Mission: Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center SILVER PLUS, 2022. Its free-standing ER, the ER at Fruitville, has received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association's Acute Heart Attack Ready Certification in 2022 and received the 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award for ranking in the top 5% of healthcare providers in delivering patient experience in the last year. For more information on all of the programs and services offered at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, visit: www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com

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"🎶 **Tonight’s the night!** 🎶Join us during Music on Main for a public open house of our new tower at Lakewood Ranch Med...
04/03/2026

"🎶 **Tonight’s the night!** 🎶
Join us during Music on Main for a public open house of our new tower at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center! From 6–9 pm, come take a sneak peek, explore our newest space, and see what’s ahead for our community.

Stop by, look around and celebrate progress with us, we can’t wait to welcome you!

Heading to the emergency department can bring a lot of emotions, uncertainty, worry, even fear. Whether it’s for you or ...
04/02/2026

Heading to the emergency department can bring a lot of emotions, uncertainty, worry, even fear. Whether it’s for you or someone you love, knowing what to expect can make all the difference. 💙

Our newest blog walks you through what happens during an ER visit, from check-in and waiting to receiving care, so you can feel more prepared, calm, and confident when it matters most.

Emergencies may be unpredictable, but being prepared doesn’t have to be.
👉 Read the blog and know what to expect before you arrive:
https://bit.ly/47A6gHA.

We were proud to host nearly 100 local business leaders this morning for a networking breakfast with the Lakewood Ranch ...
04/01/2026

We were proud to host nearly 100 local business leaders this morning for a networking breakfast with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

Thank you for your partnership and for joining us for a sneak peek of our new tower—we’re excited to share what’s ahead!

Looking for connection and support? Join us on Thursday, April 2 and every first Thursday of the month for our Cardiac/S...
03/31/2026

Looking for connection and support? Join us on Thursday, April 2 and every first Thursday of the month for our Cardiac/Stroke Support Group.

It’s a welcoming space to share, learn, and support one another on the journey to better heart and brain health. Click here to RSVP and see future dates: https://bit.ly/4bShcCZ.

Happy Doctors Day! 🩺💙Today we celebrated our incredible physicians with a special breakfast omelette station and an impr...
03/30/2026

Happy Doctors Day! 🩺💙

Today we celebrated our incredible physicians with a special breakfast omelette station and an impressive lunch spread featuring a carving station, just a small way to say thank you for all that you do.

We’re grateful for your dedication, compassion and the exceptional care you provide every day! 🙌

We had a wonderful time celebrating our physicians and our new patient tower with a special early Doctors Day event! 🩺💙W...
03/27/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating our physicians and our new patient tower with a special early Doctors Day event! 🩺💙

We were honored to hear from several physicians who have been part of our hospital family for over two decades, Dr. Vivek Kumar, Dr. Robert Hillstrom and Dr. Loren Carlson, sharing their perspectives and experiences.

Thank you to all of our physicians for your continued dedication, leadership, and commitment to caring for our community!

03/26/2026

Getting a colonoscopy doesn’t have to be intimidating. Hear from Dr. Riva Das on what to expect the day of your procedure, so you can feel prepared, informed and at ease.

Yesterday was a big day for our hospital and community! 🎉 We officially celebrated the ribbon cutting of our new patient...
03/25/2026

Yesterday was a big day for our hospital and community! 🎉 We officially celebrated the ribbon cutting of our new patient tower, marking an exciting step forward in expanding care for Lakewood Ranch and beyond.

A special thank you to our speakers — Philip Reber, Chief Operating Officer & Interim CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center; Rex Jensen, President & CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and Lakewood Ranch; Bill Conerly, Florida House Representative for District 72; Edward H. Sim, Executive Vice President of UHS and President of the Acute Care Division; and Marc D. Miller, President & CEO of UHS — for helping us celebrate this important milestone.

We’re proud to continue growing to better serve our community and can’t wait to welcome our first patients in the coming weeks. 💙

Tune in this Thursday between 9 –10 AM!Dr. Riva Das will be on Suncoast View to talk about colon cancer and why early de...
03/24/2026

Tune in this Thursday between 9 –10 AM!

Dr. Riva Das will be on Suncoast View to talk about colon cancer and why early detection saves lives. 💙 Don’t miss it!

What a beary special day! 🧸💙 We had an amazing time at our Teddy Bear Clinic at The Mall at University Town Center on Fr...
03/23/2026

What a beary special day! 🧸💙 We had an amazing time at our Teddy Bear Clinic at The Mall at University Town Center on Friday, with nearly 150 kids stopping by to have their teddy bears checked out! From check-in to X-rays and treatment, our team loved helping little ones learn about the ER in a fun and friendly way.

Thank you to all the families who joined us for this hands-on experience! We’re happy to report… all teddy bears received a clean bill of health! 🩺✨

You’re invited! 🎉 Join us for a public tour of our new patient tower during Music on Main on Friday, April 3rd, from 6–9...
03/20/2026

You’re invited! 🎉 Join us for a public tour of our new patient tower during Music on Main on Friday, April 3rd, from 6–9 PM!

We’re excited to show off our new surgery waiting area, outpatient lab and pre-admission testing space, and our brand new ICU patient rooms — before patients move in.
It’s a special chance to see it all up close, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 💙

Happy Certified Nurses Day! 💙🎉Today, we’re celebrating our nurses who have gone the extra mile to earn advanced certific...
03/19/2026

Happy Certified Nurses Day! 💙🎉

Today, we’re celebrating our nurses who have gone the extra mile to earn advanced certifications — a true reflection of their dedication, expertise, and commitment to exceptional patient care.
We’re so proud of the knowledge and skill they bring to our team every day! 🙌

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8330 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
Lakewood Ranch, FL
34202

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