Who We Are
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is a private not-for-profit and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida, serving a population of more than four million in 13 counties. Tampa General is licensed for 958 beds, and with more than 6,000 employees, it is one of the region's largest employers.
Tampa General has been the primary teaching hospital for the University of South Florida College of Medicine since the school was created in 1970. More than 270 residents are assigned to Tampa General Hospital for specialty training in areas ranging from general internal medicine to neurosurgery. In addition, USF medical students, nurses, and physical therapy students receive part of their training at Tampa General. Faculty of the University of South Florida College of Medicine admit and care for patients at Tampa General as do community physicians, many of whom also serve as adjunct clinical faculty.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of just four burn centers in Florida. Five medical helicopters transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need.
The hospital is one of the leading organ transplant centers in the country, having performed more than 6,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. TGH is a state-certified comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the west coast of Florida.
Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), endocrinology, rehabilitation, infectious diseases, sleep disorders, bloodless surgery, and the Children's Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and one of just three outpatient pediatric dialysis units in the state. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with excellent and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.
Services and Special Capabilities
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Level 1 Trauma and Burn
The only Level 1 center for adults and children in West Central Florida. This rating means a designated trauma team is in the hospital 24 hours a day. One of four burn centers in Florida and the first in Florida to receive Verification Status. -
Transplantation Program
One of the country’s busiest adult solid organ centers and the only one in West Central Florida. In 2008, TGH ranked in the Top 20 nationwide in terms of volume for adult heart, lung, kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. -
Orthopedics
A multidisciplinary team of physicians supported by dedicated nurses, physician assistants, and physical and occupational therapists provide replacement and comprehensive rehabilitation of failed joints including hips, knees, shoulders, and elbows. -
Cardiovascular
A full range of non-invasive, invasive, surgical, diagnostic, and rehabilitative cardiac services. Biventricular pacemakers and ventricular assist devices are also implanted. The VAD program has Joint Commission disease-specific certification. -
Rehabilitation
Specialized therapy for adults and children with head and spinal cord injuries, stroke, amputations, and other neuromuscular disorders. TGH is designated as a State of Florida Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center for adults and children. -
Women and Children
High-risk and normal obstetrics, a neonatal intensive care unit and 9-bed prediatric ICU. One of eight Florida hospitals with ECMO, a heart-lung bypass device. Pediatric services include surgery, neurosurgery, kidney transplant, dialysis, and rehab. -
Digestive Disorders
Referral center for routine and complex disorders of the digestive system. More than 2,000 weight loss surgeries performed since 1998. The Joint Commission has awarded disease-specific certification in colorectal, esophageal and pancreas disorders. -
Neurosciences
Services include cerebrovascular surgery, epilepsy, spine and spinal cord surgery, and brain surgery. Sleep Disorder Program is first in U.S. accredited by the American Academies of Sleep Medicine. It offers a Comprehensive and Primary Stroke Center. -
Urology
Provides diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions in men and women. It includes a robot-assisted system called DaVinci® Surgical System. Patient benefits include shorter length of stays, less pain, and lower risk of infection. -
Ear, Nose, and Throat
A full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services for ear, nose, and throat disorders, as well as head and neck disorders including cochlear implants for hearing impaired patients, nasal and sinus conditions, and disorders of the esophagus.
Awards and Recognition
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The Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certifications
Bariatric, Burn, Colorectal Disorders, Epilepsy, Gastro-Esophageal Disorders, Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Trauma, Pancreatic/Hepatic/Billiary Disorders, Sleep Disorder, Trauma, Stroke (Adv. Certif.) and Ventricular Assist Devices (Adv. Certif.). -
American Nurses Association Magnet Award for Excellence in Nursing
Recognizes excellence in nursing philosophy and practice, adherence to national standards for improving patient care, leadership, and sensitivity to cultural diversity. Based on interviews, nursing services, clinical outcomes, and patient care. -
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Beacon Award
Surgical Trauma ICU and Neuroscience ICU. Awarded to ICUs exhibiting the highest quality standards in nurse recruitment and retention, patient outcomes, staff training, healthy work environments, leadership, and evidence-based practice and research. -
American Burn Association Verification Status
The first Florida hospital to receive the highest recognition for a burn unit. It indicates the burn unit has met stringent guidelines for patient care procedures, facilities, and staffing set by the ABA and American College of Surgeons. -
American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence based on a proven record of excellent short and long-term outcomes. -
Gold Performance Achievement Award, The American Stroke Association
TGH had to meet program requirements for two years to receive the award. These include aggressive use of medications like rt-PA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT prophylaxis, cholesterol-reducing drugs, and smoking cessation.