Tampa General Hospital Opens First TGH Outpatient Center in Lutz Sunlake Community
Published: Sep 18, 2024New state-of-the-art facility brings accessible, high-quality primary, imaging and urgent care services to the region.
Tampa, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2024) – To bring academic, world-class care to the Lutz area, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) continues to expand with a new, state-of-the-art outpatient medical center in the Sunlake community. The 14,625-square-foot outpatient center now provides a wide range of adult and pediatric services and is the first TGH outpatient center in the rapidly growing area just north of Tampa.
Services at the new center, located at 19027 Wingshooter Way in Lutz, include comprehensive imaging services by TGH Imaging, including mammography, X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT and DEXA scans. Primary care will be provided by Tampa General Medical Group (TGMG) powered by USF Tampa General Physicians (USFTGP) along with walk-in and urgent care from TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track. Additionally, a care navigator is available to patients to offer resources, guide them through health care diagnoses, connect them with community services and assist with any health care needs. This service sets this TGH outpatient center apart from other outpatient centers, highlighting Tampa General’s commitment to holistic patient support.
“Tampa General continues to innovate the delivery of health care by bringing high-quality services closer to home for those in our community who need it most,” said Adam Smith, executive vice president and chief ambulatory care officer at Tampa General Hospital. “The new TGH Outpatient Center also offers a valuable and cost-effective option for patients in need of immediate and reliable health care."
TGH Imaging
TGH Imaging is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), having earned top designations in breast imaging and lung cancer screening and includes board-certified radiologists with certifications in 11 radiology subspecialties. Through industry expertise and innovation, TGH Imaging delivers world-class care, enhancing the quality and coordination of outpatient care while achieving optimal patient experience.
"There is a significant need for advanced care services such as imaging in convenient, outpatient settings across the Tampa region,” said Sherri Lewman, senior vice president of Enterprise Imaging at Tampa General Hospital. "By continuing to make these services easily accessible, more patients can now receive imaging exams within the Tampa General system, which enables a more seamless experience.” This is the 20th location of TGH Imaging, which spans both the west and east coasts of Florida. For more information, visit TGH Imaging online.
Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care
The new TGH Outpatient Center in the Sunlake community includes 12 dedicated primary care patient exam rooms as well as a spacious urgent care area that provides services by board-certified medical professionals. Nurse navigation services are available to help patients find the appropriate level of care.
“Bringing primary care services to an integrated outpatient setting for patients in the Sunlake community is a true game-changer,” said Dr. Karna Patel, vice president for Tampa General Medical Group. “In addition to streamlining care for patients, our team can treat a wide range of health-related issues, while coordinating care with Tampa General specialists across our academic health system,” Patel said. For more information, visit Tampa General Medical Group online.
TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track
Urgent care providers at the Sunlake location will treat common illnesses and injuries. Other services include pre-employment screenings, employment physicals and clearances, presurgical clearances and assessments for workers’ compensation injuries. Certain prescriptions can be filled on-site.
“Our urgent care services in the Sunlake community offer patients the quality care they need – when, where, and how they need it,” said Dr. Daron Diecidue, chief executive officer, TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track. “From medical testing to diagnosis and treatment for illnesses and injuries, the new TGH Outpatient Center will serve as a central health care hub.”
For more information, visit TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track online.