Pediatrics - Sarasota Memorial
Pediatrics / Pediatric Specialty Clinics • Sarasota, FL • Since 1925
About
Summary: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a nonprofit, full-service regional health system based in Sarasota, FL, with a flagship 897-bed hospital and SMH-Venice (212 beds). It offers comprehensive pediatrics services, obstetrics, Level III NICU, and Level II Trauma Center, supported by a large medical staff. The system serves as a regional referral center and safety net, delivering breadth of pediatric care across its two hospital campuses, freestanding ERs, and outpatient centers. It operates missions across southwest Florida and has more than 2,500 medical staff and substantial annual revenue.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics / Pediatric Specialty Clinics
Address
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Sarasota Campus, Sarasota, FL
Phone
941-917-7660
webmaster@smh.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Hospital inpatient care under pediatric hospitalists available 24/7; 24-hour care in Pediatric Unit
Services Offered
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FAQs
What is the scope of pediatric hospitalist care at SMH?
Our board-certified, specialty physicians overseen for infant, child and adolescent medicine are available 24/7 to oversee inpatient pediatric care and consult with disease-specific specialists at SMH and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital as needed.
What pediatric nursing qualifications do you have?
Pediatric Nurses have Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Certified Breastfeeding Counseling certifications.
How is safety ensured in the Pediatric Unit?
The unit is a locked, secure environment with restricted access; blue bracelets for guardians and visitor badges for visitors.
How can families navigate the system in the Pediatric Unit?
Three pediatric intervention nurses are available seven days a week to help families navigate from Emergency Care Center through diagnostic testing, inpatient admission, to discharge.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Health: 5/5 stars (Multiple individual pediatric doctor profiles)
- Healthgrades / National Health Ratings: 78% Patient Experience Rating (6518 surveys (system-wide))
Patients praise
- High recommendation rate among general patients (89%)
- Positive feedback and high ratings for specific pediatric specialists (e.g., pediatric cardiologists)
- Access to advanced pediatric care through collaboration with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
- Supportive amenities such as child life specialists, pet therapy, and family-centered care models
Common complaints
- Reports of poor communication and inconsistent care from hospitalists
- Complaints regarding perceived inadequate pain management in emergency settings
- Concerns about bureaucratic barriers to necessary procedures or medications
- Isolated reports alleging lack of responsiveness or abusive care experiences
"The level of care was fairly quick and professional and I had full confidence in the medical team."
— Yelp user review"The care I received at North Tampa Behavioral Health Clinic was equally useless... If this is their standard of care, we should all think twice before seeking medical treatment at Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice."
— Independent patient advocacy blog/website (smhdanger.com)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Pediatrics - First Physicians Group — Oct 18, 2025
- First Physicians Group: Home — Oct 16, 2025
- [PDF] Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Medical Staff Directory — Mar 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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