An estimated 25 million people in America have diabetes. Nearly 80 million more have a condition called pre-diabetes, which is typically a precursor to type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes & Endocrinology Institute (DEI) provides complete medical, educational and support services to people in the Tampa Bay area with this life-threatening disease.

Medical care is provided by board-certified endocrinologists who have decades of experience treating diabetes and endocrine disorders. A strong emphasis on education is the hallmark of our program, focusing on nutrition and wellness.

Our comprehensive diabetes education program, led by our team of certified diabetes educators, teaches patients to manage their diabetes through lifestyle changes as well as the use of medication and devices. Topics covered include diabetes self-management, pregnancy/gestational diabetes, insulin therapies, nutritional counseling, meal planning, exercise consultations and Glucosensor analysis.

The American Diabetes Association recognizes the DEI education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. Ours was the first program in The Tampa Bay Region to receive this recommendation.

For more information, contact us at (813) 615-7262.

Carrollwood-area families have enjoyed a long relationship with renowned ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician Dr. Carmelo Saraceno. Dr. Saraceno is the only ENT at Florida Hospital Carrollwood, and he recently opened a second office in Lutz. In addition, Dr. Saraceno has added audiologist Dr. Julie Coudurier to his practice for patients who may have hearing issues related to their ear, nose and throat conditions.

Dr. Saraceno’s practice at Florida Hospital Carrollwood was boosted last year when he became one of the first ENT specialists in Florida to implement a new sinus surgery system, called the Medtronic Fusion System. It allows Dr. Saraceno to work with more freedom as it doesn’t require antennae pieces like previous sinus surgery navigation systems. That freedom gives him more room to work while performing surgeries and patients have been very pleased with the results.

For more information or to contact Dr. Saraceno’s office at Florida Hospital Carrollwood, call (813) 558-4920.

You can rely on the Emergency Department at Florida Hospital Carrollwood when unexpected illnesses and injuries happen in life. More than 30,000 patients visit our Emergency room every year. Specially trained physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses are ready to help and provide emergency care 24-hours a day.

In case of emergency, always call 9-1-1 immediately.

Created to provide an alternative to nursing home or extended hospital stays, our Home Health Service allows continuous, quality care from our hospital into your home. Our professional clinicians work with the patient and physician to provide home health services that meet the specific medical and personal needs.

Our licensed home care clinicians develop a personalized care plan in collaboration with the physician and the patient. Throughout the home care treatment, the patient is closely monitored and re-evaluated by our home care team. Any changes to the plan of care that are needed will be discussed with the patient and family and approved by the physician.

Our comprehensive range of Home Health Services includes:

• Cardiac Care and Disease Management
• Diabetes Home Care and Management
• Respiratory Disease Care and Management
• Home Intravenous Therapy
• Wound Care Management
• At-home Rehabilitation Services
• Individualized Case Management Services
• In-hospital or In-home Assessments
• Insurance investigation and coordination of benefits
• Linkage with community resources

With a registered nurse on-call, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, our Home Health Service is just a phone call away. The Tampa phone number is (813) 615-7700, and the phone number for our office in Pasco County is (813) 909-4931.

The Radiology Department at Florida Hospital Carrollwood features a full-service diagnostic imaging center with the most technologically advanced equipment and clinical expertise. Our board-certified radiologists have expertise in interventional radiology procedures, neuro-radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, mammography, ultrasound and vascular imaging.

Imaging services are provided services to patients who are admitted to our hospital, to patients in our Emergency Department, and on an outpatient basis at a convenient location at Florida Hospital Carrollwood.

Major radiology services that we provide include:

• Diagnostic X-ray, which works by directing radiation through body tissue to create images of internal structures so physicians and technicians can view dense structures such as bones, as well as less dense structures such as muscles and organs.
• CT or CAT Scan (computerized tomography), which utilizes multiple X-Ray angles to diagnose fractures, internal bleeding, tumors and diseases.
• Interventional radiology which treats conditions with a catheter for real-time imaging for treating uterine fibroid embolization and a variety of ablation procedures, as well as diagnosis of disease.
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), which is a diagnostic procedure using magnetic fields and radio wave energy to generate detailed pictures of the body
• Nuclear Medicine which focuses on how a certain organ works through small radioactive doses that diagnose and treat disease.
• PET/CT (position emission tomography), which is a type of nuclear medicine that measures the metabolic activity of cells and is especially useful in tumor evaluation.
• Ultrasound which works by beaming sound waves into the body to generate images of internal organs and blood vessels.

For more information, please call us at (813) 615-7795.

The Intensive Care Unit at Florida Hospital Carrollwood provides 24-hour-a-day, personalized care to critically ill patients. Critical care-trained registered nurses monitor acutely ill medical and surgical patients. Services include continuous nursing care as well as continuous or frequent monitoring of one or more vital functions. A variety of adult patients are cared for with the exception of burn patients and open-heart surgery patients.

In addition, the new Progressive Care Unit adjacent to ICU provides a healing environment for intermediate and critically ill patients who do not meet the criteria for admission into an intensive care setting. The Progressive Care Unit provides ventilator management, continuous monitoring and frequent assessments for patients who require a higher level of care than a standard medical/surgical unit.

Features of the Florida Hospital Carrollwood ICU/PCU include:

• State-of-the-art 14-bed ICU/PCU designed for contiguous care so ICU patients can gradually move to PCU to continue their recovery
• All rooms are visible from nursing stations
• Rooms were designed by nurses to ensure efficient and comfortable care
• Unit was designed to have a comfortable hotel feel to better promote healing

Our Occupational Health Service provides medical treatment and comprehensive services including workers compensation treatment, drug testing and physical exams for area businesses. Employees receive quality care under the direction of board-certified physicians who specialize in worker's compensation care.  We specialize in work-related medical issues and understand the positive effects of a healthy, working employee on a company's bottom line.

Our Occupational Health Service offers comprehensive services to businesses and their employees, including:

• Physical Examinations.
• Substance Abuse Testing.
• Educational Programs and Consulting Services.
• Immunizations and blood draws for laboratory testing.
• Fit-for-duty examinations.
• Flu shots and health screenings.
• On-site ergonomic and industrial hygiene assessments.

For more information, call Florida Hospital Carrollwood Occupational Health Service at (813) 558-8095.

If you have a broken bone, back problems or painful joints, our comprehensive, multi-disciplinary team provides a full spectrum of care, including prevention, emergency care, diagnostic testing, education, surgery, rehabilitation and home care. This continuum of care makes us different.

Our mission is to enhance your mobility and assist you in improving your quality of life.

Our orthopaedic surgeons are committed to providing patients with the procedure that is best in treating their condition. Whether an arthoscopic approach or total joint replacement, a surgical treatment option can allow years of pain-free living that would not have been possible otherwise.

In addition, we offer the latest advancements in minimally invasive joint replacement surgeries, in which smaller incisions, compared to traditional methods, are used. The benefits of this type of surgery are shorter healing times, less scarring and less time spent in the hospital.

Our innovative PreCare program takes the mystery out of surgery and recovery. Unique PreCare and patient education programs include:

• Total joint replacement videos and booklets
• Pre-operative education
• Instruction on exercise, transfer techniques and activities of daily living
• Discharge planning
• Family support and assistance

For a referral to an Orthopedic Care Center doctor or more information, please call 1-877-482-4362.

After an illness, injury or surgery, some patients require additional recovery care such as physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy. At Florida Hospital Carrollwood, our skilled, caring and dedicated therapists provide our hospital-based patients with exercises and techniques to help them return to their highest level of functioning.

Our comprehensive services include:

• Rehabilitation to improve strength, flexibility, range of motion and mobility.
• Training to regain fine motor skills, balance, gait and coordination.
• Re-learning skills essential for activities of daily living such as eating, dressing and grooming.
• Evaluation and treatment of disorders of speech, language, cognition and swallowing.

We offer primary medical care services for families in Lutz, Land O' Lakes and Wesley Chapel. Our physicians, Jacqueline Todd, DO, and Kenneth Savage, Jr., DO, offer a full range of family medical services, including:

• Well care exams for adults and children
• Insurance, school, and sports exams
• Disease management for
  
  • Diabetes & Thyroid
  • Emphysema & Asthma
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Hypertension
• Minor surgery including mole removal, skin biopsy, and laceration repair
• Specialty services & referrals for
  
  • Weight Loss Program
  • Diabetes Management
  • Osteopathic Manipulation
  • Phlebotomy
  • Skin Care Treatments
• Management of Cardiovascular Disorders

Our locations are:

1809 Collier Parkway, Lutz, FL 33549. Phone: (813) 909-2368

17653 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Lutz, FL 33548. Phone: (813) 908-0483

The world-class Spine Center at Florida Hospital Carrollwood was developed to offer advanced solutions for the most complex spine problems. Our diverse group of multi-specialty doctors, nurses, therapists and technologists work as a team to provide imaging, medical care, surgery, pain management and rehabilitation.

The Spine Center’s medical staff includes some of Tampa Bay’s most experienced, board-certified and fellowship-trained spinal surgeons.

For a referral to a Spine Center doctor or more information, please call 1-877-482-4362.

Surgical Services at Florida Hospital Carrollwood provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services for operative procedures and is available for emergencies 24 hours a day. Florida Hospital Carrollwood is capable of handling all types of surgery with the exception of open heart and neurological surgeries (those surgeries are performed at Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute and Florida Hospital Tampa, respectively). The newly expanded surgical suites at Florida Hospital Carrollwood feature nine operating rooms.

Our compassionate and dedicated Surgical Services team specializes in the following surgical procedures every day at Florida Hospital Carrollwood:

• Bariatric (weight loss surgery)
• Ear, nose and throat
• Endoscopy
• General surgery
• Laparascopy (minimally invasive)
• Ophthalmological
• Oral and maxillofacial
• Orthopaedic
• Pediatric
• Plastic (cosmetic and reconstructive)
• Sports injury
• Urology

One of the fastest growing medical problems facing our country today is obesity. Approximately 350,000 people die each year from illnesses due to—or made worse by—obesity.

Surgical weight loss has been shown to reduce or eliminate most of the medical conditions associated with being severely overweight. It is also clinically-proven to be the most effective method of long-term weight loss. Florida Hospital Carrollwood has a comprehensive program that offers weight loss surgery options to keep you healthy and prolong your life.

Our program features:

• Expertise in surgical weight loss procedures such as minimally invasive adjustable gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
• Pre-operative evaluations performed at one location, including dietary and psychological assessments
• Strong focus on patient education, before and after the surgery

Ongoing education and support through our free Weight Loss Surgery Support Group.

For more information or to sign up for a free, no obligation seminar, please call the Surgical Weight Loss Center at (813) 496-9663.

There's an old adage that says time heals all wounds. In some cases, time can use our help because some wounds resist healing. Florida Hospital Carrollwood's Wound Healing Institute provides the most comprehensive and customized plans of care for wound healing. Our multidisciplinary approach to chronic wound care equals the best possible outcome for our patients. Approximately 92% of all patients treated in our centers are healed within sixteen weeks.

Our program has the largest number of board-certified physicians in hyperbarics, certified wound-care physicians and nurses, and hyperbaric technologists.

The Florida Hospital Carrollwood Wound Healing Institute offers its advanced wound care services at two locations:

Florida Hospital Carrollwood (accredited with distinction by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society)
7171 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 404
Tampa, Florida 336114

Brandon Wound Healing Institute (accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society)
205 S. Moon Avenue, Suite 106
Brandon, Florida 33511

The Wound Healing Institute is also located at Florida Hospital Tampa and Florida Hospital North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us at 1-866-899-6863.