Special to the Herald
In response to the growing healthcare demands of Oviedo and East Orlando, Oviedo Medical Center, an affiliate of HCA Florida Healthcare, recently opened two new state-of-the-art operating suites. Two more new operating suites are scheduled to open in early 2025. Additionally, a new 14,000-square-foot surgery recovery Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, with 14 beds, will open later this month. This $18 million expansion will serve as a vital resource for patients, offering an advanced surgical environment for a wide range of procedures, from routine to highly complex.
"The addition of these new operating suites and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit is great news for our colleagues, surgeons, and most importantly, our patients," said Joseph Everette, chief nursing officer at Oviedo Medical Center. "These additional suites will enable us to reduce wait times and enhance our capacity to serve the community more efficiently."
KC Donahey, chief executive officer of Oviedo Medical Center, added, "The expansion of our operating rooms and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit will have a significant positive impact on patient care. This is a tremendous step forward in our commitment to the care and improvement of human life."
When the expansion is complete, Oviedo Medical Center will have a total of nine operating suites, designed to meet the increasing demand for surgical services in the community. These new suites will also improve workflow efficiency for surgeons, surgical staff, and patients.
"The additional space will create greater efficiencies for both surgeons and surgical staff, enhancing our ability to schedule surgeries and meet the healthcare needs of our community," said Dr. Chris Bryant, gynecologic oncology surgeon. "The leadership at Oviedo Medical Center is dedicated to supporting our community and medical professionals, and this expansion will significantly improve access to advanced surgical care."
About Oviedo Medical Center
Oviedo Medical Center, the state-of-the-art 64-bed acute care hospital, provides a full range of healthcare services to east Seminole County and surrounding communities. Services include medical and surgical inpatient units, robotic surgery, intensive care, medical cardiology, telemetry, cardiac catheterization, inpatient and outpatient surgery, women’s services including labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary services, comprehensive diagnostic imaging and 24/7 emergency care. Oviedo Medical Center is designed with the patient in mind with personalized care, all private rooms and the newest medical technology available.
Oviedo Medical Center is located at the intersection of Red Bug Lake Road and State Road 426, adjacent to State Road 417 (Central Florida GreeneWay). Oviedo Medical Center offers three 24/7/365 freestanding emergency rooms in Central Florida: HCA Florida Baldwin Park Emergency, HCA Florida Alafaya Emergency and HCA Florida Maitland Emergency.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care to more than 11.6 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $903 million in uncompensated care and contributes $2.2 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com
