St. Petersburg, FL (November 1, 2024) – In a significant development for healthcare in the Tampa Bay region, all Orlando Health physicians who operate under the Bayfront Health Medical Group banner will officially integrate into the Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health (FMCOH) organization. This strategic alignment enhances a comprehensive network of healthcare professionals, ultimately increasing the scope of medical services available to residents in the area. The newly expanded medical group boasts over 500 healthcare providers across Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties. To acknowledge this transition, internal celebrations were organized at all physician offices, fostering a sense of unity among the staff.
“We are thrilled to have our St. Petersburg-based physicians unite with our FMCOH team, who have been serving the Tampa Bay region for more than 30 years,” stated John Moore, President of Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital and Senior Vice President, Orlando Health, West Region. “Patients will also have a wider network of healthcare providers and facilities they can depend on for exceptional care.” This merger signifies a commitment to enhancing patient access to top-tier healthcare services.
The partnership brings a newly formed Orthopedic group to the St. Petersburg community and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. This team of six highly skilled Orthopedic surgeons specializes in various fields, including spine care, orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, joint care, and general orthopedic services. Their addition marks a pivotal enhancement in the range of specialized services available to patients.
Joe Delatorre, Chief Executive Officer of FMCOH, expressed, “We are proud to have this prestigious group of talented physicians and healthcare professionals join our medical team. We share the same patient-centered values and are dedicated to providing optimal outcomes for those in our care.” This ethos of patient care underscores the mission of the newly unified medical group.
Patients can breathe easy knowing that their continued access to high-quality care will remain unaffected by this rebranding effort. FMCOH operates within the broader Orlando Health system, ensuring that patients will enjoy the same exceptional standard of care as before. They will have access to a wider array of doctors and clinicians across various locations throughout the Tampa Bay community. Importantly, there will be no changes to scheduling, the patient portal, or the insurances that are accepted.
Founded in 1993, Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health stands as a multi-specialty medical group devoted to enhancing both the quality and delivery of healthcare in the communities it serves. This organization integrates primary care with medical specialties to provide coordinated, patient-centered care designed to meet diverse health needs.
Specialties within the organization encompass a broad spectrum of medical fields, including allergy, asthma & immunology, anesthesiology, audiology, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic labs, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, interventional & non-interventional pain management, oncology, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, optometry, orthopedics, otolaryngology, palliative care, physical therapy, podiatry, proctology, psychiatry, pulmonology, radiology, rheumatology, general surgery, urology, and vascular surgery. These specialties ensure that comprehensive care is available to meet the diverse needs of patients.
For further details about Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, please visit www.floridamedicalclinic.com.
About Orlando Health
Orlando Health is a private not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system with $12 billion of assets under management, extending its reach across the southeastern United States, including Florida and Alabama, as well as Puerto Rico. With corporate headquarters located in Orlando, Florida, the organization delivers a full continuum of care through a vast network comprising medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, physician practices, urgent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare services, and long-term and behavioral health care options. Founded over a century ago, Orlando Health’s mission is to enhance the health and quality of life for individuals and communities it serves. The system made a significant impact in the community by providing nearly $1.7 billion in community benefit programs and services, addressing Medicare shortfalls, bad debt, community-building activities, and capital investments in FY 23, which is the most recent period for available information. For additional information, visit orlandohealth.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
**Interview with John Moore, President of Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us today, John. The recent integration of the Bayfront Health Medical Group into the Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is quite a significant development for the Tampa Bay region. Could you elaborate on what this means for local residents?
**John Moore**: Absolutely, it’s my pleasure to be here. This integration means that our healthcare network will now expand to include over 500 providers and 54 locations across Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties. This increased capacity translates to better access to diverse medical services for our community. Families can now rely on a broader network of providers to meet their healthcare needs.
**Interviewer**: That sounds promising! Can you tell us a bit more about the new orthopedic group that’s being formed as part of this transition?
**John Moore**: Certainly! We are excited to introduce a new specialized Orthopedic group consisting of six experienced surgeons who will serve the St. Petersburg community. Their expertise spans various specializations, including spine care, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma. This addition not only enhances our capabilities but also ensures that residents have access to high-quality orthopedic care right in their own community.
**Interviewer**: Community-centered care seems to be a key focus for Orlando Health. How will the merger impact patient experience, particularly regarding accessibility and care quality?
**John Moore**: Our commitment to patient-centered care remains steadfast. Patients will benefit from the same high standard of care they have come to expect, with no changes to scheduling or the patient portal. Importantly, we are also maintaining the same range of accepted insurances. The expanded network will allow patients to choose from a wider variety of specialists and locations, thereby enhancing their overall healthcare experience.
**Interviewer**: That’s reassuring for many in the community. What can the public expect in terms of internal celebrations and how the staff is adapting to these changes?
**John Moore**: We organized internal celebrations across all physician offices to foster a sense of unity and excitement about the transition. These events have been a great opportunity for staff to connect, share their enthusiasm for the enhanced organization, and reaffirm our common goals as we move forward together.
**Interviewer**: Thank you, John, for sharing these insights! It sounds like a promising time for healthcare in the Tampa Bay area.
**John Moore**: Thank you for having me. We are looking forward to continuing our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to our community!
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For more information about Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, you can visit [floridamedicalclinic.com](http://www.floridamedicalclinic.com).
