Internal Medicine - Florida Keys
Internal Medicine • Key West, FL
About
Lower Keys Medical Center (Community Health Systems) is a private, 167-bed acute care hospital located in Key West, Florida, serving the Florida Keys. It offers a broad range of services including behavioral health, cancer care, emergency services, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, maternity, diagnostic imaging, infectious disease, and related laboratory and support services. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and holds designations as a Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. Key details: - Type: Hospitals and Health Care; Privately Held - Location: Key West, FL (headquartered in Key West) - Contact: feedback@lkmc.com;Phone: (305) 294-5535 / 5531 - Website: lkmc.com - Staff: ~83 employees (plus growth year over year) - Notable accreditations: Joint Commission, IAC (echocardiography), ACC Chest Pain Center, AHA/Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center - Services relevant to Internal Medicine: comprehensive medical services across inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and broad medical specialties under one system If you’re seeking internal medicine-specific care in the Florida Keys, Lower Keys Medical Center provides a full hospital system with internal medicine-adjacent services and access to specialists, emergency care, and ongoing chronic disease management through its affiliated programs. For primary internal medicine practice specifically in Key West, you may also consider local primary care providers or internal medicine clinics in the Keys region.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
P.O. BOX 9107, Key West, FL 33041, US
Phone
(305) 294-5531
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News Doctors (Dr. Jennifer Charity): 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. John Norris): 5.0/5 (17 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jerome Covington): 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Vitals / WebMD (Dr. Courtney Bonner): 4.3/5 to 5.0/5 (6 to 13 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Marc Csete): 3.0/5 (8 reviews)
- US News Doctors (Dr. Robert Olson): 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- US News Doctors (Dr. Elias Gerth): 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Christina Sawyer): 2.5/5 (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- doctors who listen well and take their time
- caring and compassionate manner
- knowledgeable and trustworthy expertise
- friendly and helpful office staff
- thorough medical evaluations
Common complaints
- perceived assembly line atmosphere
- concerns about privacy/HIPAA compliance during examinations
- questionable billing practices
- lack of patient concern/follow-up
"Dr. Covington was fantastic, you can't find a more caring and truly concerned doctor. He spends as much time you need with him."
— Healthgrades"Dr. Calleja always takes his time & REALLY listens to you & truly cares. He validates your concerns & takes the 'whole picture' approach."
— Vitals"Felt like an assembly line. Weight /height/and blood pressure performed by a nurse in front of other patients in an inner waiting area (HIPPA violation?) Questionable billing practices..."
— WebMDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Baptist Health Opens New Cancer Care Facility in the Florida Keys — Feb 13, 2026
- Thomas Summers Joins Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute as a Hematologist Oncologist — Sep 2, 2025
- Lower Keys Medical Center elects leaders — Jun 23, 2026
- Medical Center offers 24/7 telehealth access to infectious disease specialists | Local News | keysnews.com — Jun 22, 2026
- Tuga Clinic Re-Opens on CFK Key West Campus - Florida Department of Health in Monroe County — Aug 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More internal medicine clinics in Key West
Keys Medical Group is a medical practice with multiple specialties, including primary care, located in Key West and the surrounding Florida Keys. They offer coordinated care, telehealth, and medical records services, staffed by board-certified physicians across departments such as Medical, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Diabetes, and more. The Key West/Big Pine Key group operates from three Florida offices (Big Pine Key, Key West 12th St Ste 210, and an additional Key West location) and maintains a presence in the United States and Australia. Contact: (305) 294-5727. If you are specifically seeking Primary Care in Searstown Key West, Keys Medical Group provides primary care services through their Key West locations.
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