Sarasota Memorial Health Care System - Sarasota, Florida ...
Medical Centers / Outpatient Clinics (operated by physicians) • 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
Medical Centers / Outpatient Clinics (operated by physicians)
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 (based on 236 reviews) (236 reviews)
- US News & World Report: 89% recommendation rate (N/A)
- Healthgrades: 78% Patient Experience Rating (N/A)
Patients praise
- high patient recommendation rates (e.g., 89% in US News)
- praised for medical expertise and clinical quality by many patients
- staff frequently described as knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate
- recognized for surgical excellence and patient safety awards
- effective communication by many physicians
Common complaints
- reports of disorganized hospitalist communication and redundant testing
- concerns regarding billing practices and financial transparency
- instances of perceived poor bedside manner or communication by staff
- occasional reports of slow response times to patient needs
- complaints regarding cleanliness in certain hospital areas
"The nursing staff is some of the most knowledgeable, intelligent and compassionate that I have ever encountered."
— Yelp User Review"The hospital visit turned into a guessing game by hospitalists sending me for unneeded extra testing over and over and no one could help."
— BBB Complaint"Dr. Reiss is fantastic. Always explains things so you understand."
— Healthgrades Patient 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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