Tampa is home to two large healthcare systems, Baycare Health and Advent Health. Baycare Health has the #2 and #3 ranked hospitals in Tampa, Morton’s Plant Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital. Baycare Health also has two women’s hospitals. For veterans in Tampa, there’s James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. Underserved communities of East Tampa can get free care at Calvary Community Clinic.
U.S. News ranks Tampa General Hospital #1 in Tampa. Tampa General Hospital is licensed for 1,040 beds, and ranks nationally in seven adult specialties, including:
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Tampa has been recognized nationally for pediatric care excellence. John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital ranks #4 in Florida and #11 in the Southeast. It also ranks nationally in four children’s specialties, including:
An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopedist, is a physician that diagnoses and treats injuries of the musculoskeletal system. They use both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to manage disorders related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide variety of conditions, including:
What procedures do orthopedic surgeons perform?
Orthopedic surgeons often perform the following tests and procedures in their office:
What conditions do orthopedic surgeons treat?
Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of conditions related to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The following are examples of some of the more common conditions they can diagnose and treat:
What should I ask an orthopedic surgeon?
Some questions that you may want to ask an orthopedic surgeon during your appointment include: