Tampa General Hospital Establishes TGH Senior Center Designed Exclusively for the Treatment and Care of Patients 65 and Older

Located in the heart of southeast Hillsborough County, the center offers high-touch service with less wait time and more face-to-face engagement with your physician.

 

Tampa, FL (March 26, 2024) – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has announced the opening of the TGH Senior Center powered by Greenbrook Medical, a new clinic designed exclusively for the treatment and care of patients 65 and older in Riverview and the surrounding areas.

 

The full-service center offers seniors the time, care and attention they need with extended visits with primary care physicians, same-day referrals for specialists, decreased wait times for services and easy-to-schedule appointments. In addition to having greater access to their physicians, patients will receive comprehensive evaluations from their specialized senior care team to help them manage their conditions and achieve their wellness goals.

 

“In today’s world, we must be nimble and innovative in delivering services and solutions that provide exceptional care to older adults when and how they need it,” said Dr. Karna Patel, vice president, Tampa General Medical Group. “Health care needs to change as we age, which is why the TGH Senior Center, a facility designed exclusively for this population, is such an important step in the continuum of care.”

 

The TGH Senior Center is powered by Greenbrook Medical, a team of experts focused solely on senior care. The family-run, senior-focused primary care group has served the Tampa Bay area since 1991 with a mission to help seniors live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives by delivering an outstanding concierge-like care experience.

 

“We are thrilled to partner with Tampa General Hospital to establish its first senior center,” said Neil Machhar, CEO of Greenbrook Medical. “This collaboration is an innovative way for health systems to partner with community providers to transform the delivery of care and achieve better patient outcomes for the communities we serve,” he said.

 

Dr. Raj Machhar, chief medical officer of Greenbrook Medical, added, “Combining our holistic approach to care with the resources of Tampa General Hospital, we’re confident we can improve the lives of seniors across the Tampa Bay Region.”

 

In addition to helping patients manage their chronic conditions, the center offers care coordination, wellness resources and more. Patients can also receive specialized care at the clinic from diagnostic testing and lab services to skin biopsies and joint injections.

 

“Tampa General Hospital is proud to partner with a leader like Greenbrook Medical to bring a new standard to senior care today,” said Adam Smith, executive vice president and chief ambulatory care officer at Tampa General Hospital. “The TGH Senior Center represents an innovative care model that is customized for patients at this stage of life and designed for their unique health care needs.”

 

The TGH Senior Center is at 10453 Stelling Drive in Riverview. For more information about the clinic, please visit tghseniorcenter.com.