Sarasota Memorial Health Care System - Sarasota, Florida ...
Hospitals / Health Systems • Sarasota, FL • Since 1925
About
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a nonprofit, full-service regional health system based in Sarasota, Florida. Key points: - Flagship 897-bed Sarasota Memorial Hospital; second acute-care hospital SMH-Venice (212 beds) opened in 2021. - Specialties include heart, vascular, cancer, neuroscience; obstetrics and pediatrics; Level III NICU; Level II Trauma Center. - Not-for-profit public health system and safety net for uninsured/underinsured in Sarasota County. - Large organization with about 2,369 employees, 2,500+ medical staff, and extensive outpatient network (two hospital campuses, freestanding ERs, outpatient centers). - Founded in 1925; revenue around $1.4B; headquartered in Sarasota, FL. - Contact: 941-917-9000; main website: smh.com.
Clinic Type
Hospitals / Health Systems
Address
1700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34239, US
Phone
9419171011
patientadvocate@smh.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.4/5 stars (236 reviews)
- Birdeye (Aggregate): 3/5 stars (161 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 77% patient experience rating (N/A)
Patients praise
- compassionate and knowledgeable nursing staff
- clear medical communication from doctors
- high willingness to recommend by patients (approx. 89%)
- favorable clinical outcomes in some surgical experiences
Common complaints
- billing and collection concerns
- long waits and delays in emergency care
- perceived lack of responsiveness from staff
- dissatisfaction with discharge processes
- issues with hospital parking and property security
"All the ER doctor cares about is running the bill up on you. They discharged my husband with high blood pressure and no medication."
— Birdeye user review"The nursing staff is some of the most knowledgeable, intelligent and compassionate that I have ever encountered."
— Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- A Century of Caring - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System — Oct 30, 2025
- Celebrating a Century of Care — Nov 5, 2025
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Medicare — May 13, 2026
- 2026 Community Report: SMH Expands Services, Sets New Benchmarks for Quality Care and Innovation — Jun 17, 2026
- Health Insurance Accepted - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System — Nov 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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