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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Congratulations to Dr. Marta Tokar, our February Physician of the Month Spotlight Award recipient! 🌟Recognized for her c...
02/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Marta Tokar, our February Physician of the Month Spotlight Award recipient! 🌟

Recognized for her clinical excellence and steady leadership, Dr. Tokar stepped forward during a highly infectious patient case to support staff, reinforce protocols, and ensure a safe environment. She is deeply committed to her patients, leading with compassion, humility, and integrity.

Thank you, Dr. Tokar, for the difference you make every day. 💙

Join us next week for our Cardiac & Stroke Support Group, held the first Thursday of every month at Lakewood Ranch Medic...
02/26/2026

Join us next week for our Cardiac & Stroke Support Group, held the first Thursday of every month at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

This group provides a welcoming space for patients, caregivers and families to connect, share experiences and learn helpful information for heart and stroke recovery. Lunch is provided.

We look forward to supporting you on your journey to better health. 💙

Congratulations to our latest DAISY Award winner, Kaycia Seaman, RN, Emergency Department, recognized on February 12, 20...
02/24/2026

Congratulations to our latest DAISY Award winner, Kaycia Seaman, RN, Emergency Department, recognized on February 12, 2026. 🌼

Nominated by a grateful patient, Kaycia was described as “an angel” for providing warmth, reassurance and seamless coordination of care during a frightening ER visit.

Kaycia, thank you for the compassion and professionalism you bring to our patients every day. We are so proud of you! 💙

We were proud to have our cardiology team participate in Saturday’s Heart Walk at Benderson Park in support of the Ameri...
02/23/2026

We were proud to have our cardiology team participate in Saturday’s Heart Walk at Benderson Park in support of the American Heart Association. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who came out to raise funds and awareness for heart health. We were especially honored to walk alongside Dr. Kumar, Cardiologist and Chief of Staff, and our dedicated team members who are committed to caring for hearts in our community every day.

Together, we’re helping make a difference, one step at a time. 💙

02/20/2026

Aprende sobre los factores de riesgo de las enfermedades del corazón con el Dr. Erick Calderón

02/20/2026

❤️ Want to understand your heart health better?

Hear from Dr. Erick Calderon as he breaks down the major risk factors for heart disease in this quick, informative video.

A must‑watch for anyone looking to take charge of their heart health! 💪

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Tonya, Phlebotomist 🌟Tonya joined Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in November 2024, bringing a stron...
02/19/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Tonya, Phlebotomist 🌟

Tonya joined Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in November 2024, bringing a strong background in patient care and a reputation for kindness, patience, and professionalism. We consistently receive praise from patients for the excellent job she does—especially for her gentle approach with those who can have a difficult time getting labs drawn.

We’re proud to recognize Tonya as our January 2026 Employee Spotlight Award recipient. Thank you, Tonya, for your commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care. 💙

We were proud to host the Florida Assisted Living Association(FALA) Sarasota/Manatee Chapter Meeting at Lakewood Ranch M...
02/18/2026

We were proud to host the Florida Assisted Living Association(FALA) Sarasota/Manatee Chapter Meeting at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center last week!
Thank you to Dr. Avila, Dr. Ganesh and Dr. Bailey for leading an insightful discussion, and to all the administrators and community partners who joined us.

We appreciate the opportunity to connect, collaborate and share lunch together!

Exploring weight loss options? Our latest blog explains the differences between GLP-1 medications and bariatric surgery ...
02/17/2026

Exploring weight loss options? Our latest blog explains the differences between GLP-1 medications and bariatric surgery and how Dr. Yelverton’s medically supervised weight loss program can help you find the right path.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aGMYAR.

The best ideas come from those who know our organization well. Our Round Table with Rob luncheon gives longer-tenured te...
02/16/2026

The best ideas come from those who know our organization well. Our Round Table with Rob luncheon gives longer-tenured team members (3–5 years) the opportunity to share honest feedback and insights directly with our CEO. Thank you to these experienced team members for taking the time to speak up. Your input plays an important role in strengthening teamwork, improving job satisfaction, and shaping our future.

💘 Love is in the air at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center! 💘Our HR team helped spread a little extra sweetness by organizing...
02/14/2026

💘 Love is in the air at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center! 💘

Our HR team helped spread a little extra sweetness by organizing Candy Grams, where employees could purchase chocolate roses to surprise their coworkers for Valentine’s Day. 🍫

🌹From thoughtful gestures to smiling faces, it was a great reminder of the appreciation and teamwork that make our hospital so special. ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day to our amazing team! 💕

🌟 Physician Spotlight: Dr. Sergio Hernandez 🌟Dr. Sergio Hernandez is a dedicated general surgeon who takes time to ensur...
02/13/2026

🌟 Physician Spotlight: Dr. Sergio Hernandez 🌟

Dr. Sergio Hernandez is a dedicated general surgeon who takes time to ensure patients feel heard, respected, and supported. He works closely with care teams and primary care providers to keep plans of care aligned and readily steps in to help patients with complex surgical needs.

Thank you, Dr. Hernandez, for your collaboration, expertise, and commitment to our patients. We truly appreciate you. 💙

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8330 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
Lakewood Ranch, FL
34202

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