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Your Trusted Partner for World-Class Medical Care in Tampa
Tampa General Hospital stands as a beacon of excellence in healthcare, delivering world-class medical services rooted in academic innovation. As Florida's leading academic health system, we combine cutting-edge research with compassionate patient care, operating specialized institutes for cancer, orthopaedics, transplants, and more. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our decade-long ranking as Tampa Bay's #1 hospital and national recognition in six specialties by U.S. News & World Report. With Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and verification by the American Burn Association, we maintain rigorous standards across our 18-bed burn ICU and state-of-the-art facilities.Our multidisciplinary teams pioneer transformative care, from ECMO life-support programs to geriatric services recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Through academic partnerships and global medicine initiatives, we extend our expertise internationally while maintaining deep roots in Tampa Bay communities.
Services
Cancer Institute
Orthopaedic Institute
Transplant Institute
Emergency Services
Geriatrics
Burn Center
ECMO Program
Behavioral Health
Global Medicine
Hospital at Home
Highlights and features
- Region's only academic health system with 10 consecutive years as Tampa Bay's #1 hospital
- Magnet recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety standards
- ELSO Center of Excellence for advanced ECMO life-support programs
- American Burn Association-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers
- National leader in geriatric care with NICHE designation and Age-Friendly recognition
Associations and certifications
- Magnet
- American Burn Association
- American College of Surgeons
- U.S. News & World Report
- ELSO Center of Excellence
What people say
World-class care
Expert medical teams
Advanced facilities
Specialized institutes
Nursing excellence
Services
Burn Center
Tampa General Hospital's ABA-verified Burn Center provides comprehensive care for adult and pediatric burn patients. Our 18-bed specialty unit features advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team including ABLS-certified nurses, plastic surgeons, and rehabilitation specialists. We treat over 800 burn patients annually with services ranging from emergency care to reconstructive surgery and scar management using CO2 laser therapy.
ECMO Program
Our ELSO-designated ECMO program offers advanced life-support for cardiac and respiratory failure. Specialized teams manage venoarterial and venovenous ECMO support, providing critical care for patients with severe conditions like ARDS and cardiogenic shock. The program features ambulation capabilities during support and access to the latest technology including Medtronic VitalFlow pumps.
Geriatrics
TGH's NICHE-designated geriatric program focuses on comprehensive elder care through our 31-bed ACE unit. Services include fall prevention, palliative care, and specialized transition support between hospitals and nursing facilities. Our team holds annual gerontology conferences and maintains recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System at the highest IHI designation level.
Transplant Institute
As one of the nation's busiest transplant centers, we offer comprehensive organ transplant services including kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants. Our program combines innovative surgical techniques with multidisciplinary support teams, maintaining exceptional outcomes through continuous process improvement and participation in clinical research trials.
Behavioral Health
Our integrated behavioral health services span inpatient psychiatric care at Florida's first academic-affiliated facility to outpatient counseling and specialized cognitive disorder treatment. The program features collaborative care models across medical specialties and offers neuropsychological services for conditions ranging from dementia to traumatic brain injury.
People
Dr. Douglas Politz
Parathyroid Surgeon
Recognized as one of the world's most experienced parathyroid surgeons, Dr. Politz performs over 2,500 parathyroid operations annually at Tampa General Hospital's specialized institute.
Dr. Jos Lopez
Parathyroid Surgeon
As co-director of the Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute, Dr. Lopez leads minimally invasive surgical procedures for thyroid and parathyroid disorders with global patient referrals.
Frann Leppla
President, TGH Foundation
Bringing extensive nonprofit leadership experience, Frann Leppla oversees philanthropic initiatives supporting Tampa General Hospital's academic and clinical programs.
Questions
What specialized institutes does TGH offer?
TGH offers seven specialized institutes including Cancer, Orthopaedic, Transplant, and Neuroscience Institutes, each providing multidisciplinary care for complex conditions.
Is TGH a teaching hospital?
Yes, as Florida's leading academic health system, we partner with USF Health for medical education and research while delivering clinical care.
How do I schedule a specialist appointment?
Call (855) 566-3627 for endocrinology services or (813) 844-7656 for burn clinic appointments. Use our online physician finder for other specialists.
What emergency services are available?
As Tampa Bay's only Level I Trauma Center, we provide 24/7 emergency care with three regional locations and specialized stroke/chest pain centers.
Does TGH treat international patients?
Our Global Medicine Program assists international patients with travel logistics, multilingual support, and financial counseling for medical treatment in Florida.
What hospital-at-home options exist?
TGH at Home offers hospital-level care through remote monitoring and in-home visits for eligible patients with conditions like CHF and COPD.
Reviews (6)
Deborah W.
Jun 19, 2022
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I was diagnosed with SVT and Arrhythmias. After doing considerable research & speaking with my colleagues regarding the best EP physician, I selected Dr. Herweg to perform my cardiac ablation. I selected Tampa General despite living in Orlando. I am in the medical field and work in the operating room. Tampa General operated like a well oiled machine from the time I checked in at 0600, had surgery and was discharged at 4:00 PM the same day.
The surgeon was extremely skilled and fixed the issue. Everyone was empathetic, kind, caring and helpful. However, the finance/billing dept. was a completely different animal. They called me every day 1 week before surgery and wanted me to pay my 5K deductible and used Intimidation tactics to get their money. They should be ashamed.
The surgeon was extremely skilled and fixed the issue. Everyone was empathetic, kind, caring and helpful. However, the finance/billing dept. was a completely different animal. They called me every day 1 week before surgery and wanted me to pay my 5K deductible and used Intimidation tactics to get their money. They should be ashamed.
Manu C.
Jun 14, 2022
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The TGH office staff are the worst as far as customer service. They are so big now, that one arm does not know and does not care what the other is doing. My annual physical appointment that was scheduled a year ago was randomly cancelled witout an explanation. When I tried to reschedule it, I was put on hold for over an hour with a recording that kept promoting TGH as the best hospital in the world and what best customer service they have!
Wonder who they paid to say that? Finally whne I spoke to someone to re-schedule, she was absolutely rude with no explanation for the cancellation and gave me an appointment ten months out in April 2023! Way to go TGH, wonder what bad service is like these days if this is the 'best' you can offer.
Wonder who they paid to say that? Finally whne I spoke to someone to re-schedule, she was absolutely rude with no explanation for the cancellation and gave me an appointment ten months out in April 2023! Way to go TGH, wonder what bad service is like these days if this is the 'best' you can offer.
Bri Nicole
Jun 03, 2022
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I had the worst birth experience at this hospital. Even the patient reps do not care about patient mistreatment. The staff does not think you know what's going on with your own body and doesn't listen to you. Completely rude. We had one good nurse while I was in labor, dani. she was amazing but other than that everyone was completely rude and would not listen to me. This was 8 months ago and I have finally given up on anything good coming from the patient reps. I was completely ignored. I would consider any other hospital to have your baby at.
Joseph Anthony Jerez
Jun 02, 2022
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Inpatient care is great! Every time I'm admitted for surgery I'm treated great! My stays in the hospital have been enjoyable. They really go out of their way to make you comfortable. However, their ER is horrible! The wait time is insane! Last time I went to the ER here they put me on a stretcher in the hallway for (12) hours before I got a bed in one of the rooms and I found out once I got in my room that their were plenty of available beds!
It's just their process to get a bed is completely incompetent! I also had to beg to get my medication because once I'm in the ER I'm not allowed to take my own meds. I also had to beg for food! Was there for (12) hours and they never offered me anything to eat or drink!
It's just their process to get a bed is completely incompetent! I also had to beg to get my medication because once I'm in the ER I'm not allowed to take my own meds. I also had to beg for food! Was there for (12) hours and they never offered me anything to eat or drink!
Michael Pennington
May 23, 2022
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Went to the ER for my wife. She arrived at 1335. I arrived at 1440. It is now 2140 and still waiting on test results the monitor she should be on is just dinging away for the 4th time today. I will not ask again to reconnect her like I did before. I had to chase down a nurse to get a bed pan because she can't stand. Yes I took care of that myself. She has been visited by a doctor 2 times since I've been here for a total of 5 minutes and the nurses are just as bad.
We live in Orlando but she works in Tampa so that is why we are here she went down at work and was transported here by Hillsboro fire. I would not recommend this hospital at all. Worst I have ever been to. Oh, by the way we're sitting in a hallway! Still.
We live in Orlando but she works in Tampa so that is why we are here she went down at work and was transported here by Hillsboro fire. I would not recommend this hospital at all. Worst I have ever been to. Oh, by the way we're sitting in a hallway! Still.
Greg S.
Apr 28, 2022
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The waits are horrible the staff gives poor directions, during times of and pandemic they dont clean and the hospital is filthy.
