Healthcare

This is the era of the elective surgery vacation, and considering the Who’s Who of Board-certified plastic surgeons and top echelon medical specialists who practice here, it’s no wonder Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and the islands are the destination of choice for an increasing number of travelers. In addition to the sterling credentials of the surgeons, support professionals and physical therapists, their state-of-the-art facilities have attracted surgery-vacationers from all over North America and Europe. Whether the objective is facial or body rejuvenation, vision or dental correction, hip replacement or other elective repair, many believe that the beauty and ambience of our Gulfshore enhances and speeds the recovery process.

When that unexpected emergency does arise, it’s reassuring to know that there’s no Paradise on Earth more equipped to handle it more quickly and effectively.

NAPLES

Physicians Regional Medical Center, 8300 Collier Blvd., (239) 354-6000. This 100-bed acute-care hospital with all-private rooms has emergency services, pediatric and obstetrical services, inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services, plus a women’s center and medical offices. www
­.collierregional.net.

NCH Naples Hospital, 350 Seventh St. N., (239) 436-5000. A complete cardiac care facility with more than 500 physicians. The 390-bed facility is part of NCH Healthcare System and specializes in oncology, rehabilitation, psychiatry, pediatric, emergency medical and surgical services. www
­.nchmd.org.

NCH North Naples Hospital, 11190 HealthPark Blvd., (239) 552-7000. This 261-bed acute-care facility provides obstetric/gynecology, level II neonatal nursery, orthopedics, general surgery and the Brookdale Center for Aging. Part of NCH Healthcare System. www.nchmd.org.

Physicians Regional Medical Center, 6101 Pine Ridge Road, (239) 348-4000. Provides general medical and surgical care for inpatient, outpatient and emergency room patients. Emphasis in orthopedic surgery, general and minimally invasive surgery, plastic surgery, colorectal, urology, neurology and cardiac care, as well as recently expanded stroke treatment capabilities. Part of Health Management Associates. www.physiciansregional.com.

BONITA SPRINGS

Bonita Community Health Center, 3501 Health Center Blvd., (239) 949-1050. Radiology, endoscopy, pain management rehabilitation, day surgery center and walk-in clinic partnered with Lee Memorial Health System and NCH Healthcare System. www.bonitahealthcenter.com.

CAPE CORAL

Cape Coral Hospital, 636 Del Prado Blvd., (239) 574-2323. Part of Lee Memorial Health System, the largest community-owned healthcare system in the region. Cape Coral Hospital hosts 291 private beds, has the area’s largest emergency department and was named one of the 100 top hospitals for orthopedics. Services include rehabilitation, pediatrics, obstetrics, oncology, general surgery, urology, endocrinology and gastroenterology. www.leememorial.org.

Urgent Care Center of Southwest Florida, Cay West Pavilion, 1708 Cape Coral Parkway W., Suite 2, (239) 333-3333. State of the art urgent care center. Offers an alternative to emergency room visits for non life threatening issues such as: flu, migraines, sprains, fractures and lacerations. No appointment necessary. www.urgentcareswfl.com

ESTERO

Urgent Care Center of Southwest Florida, Estero Medical Center, 10201 Arcos Ave., Suite 105, (239) 333-2273. State-of-the-art urgent care center. Offers an alternative to emergency room visits for non-life threatening issues such as flu, migraines, sprains, fractures and lacerations. No appointment necessary. www.urgentcareswfl.com.

FORT MYERS

Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, (239) 433-7799. The only comprehensive children’s hospital in Southwest Florida, and the only perinatal intensive care center in the area. Treats children with a "whole family" approach, through every step of well-being, including comprehensive outpatient services and also offers child and family support services. Part of Lee Memorial Health System. www.leememorial.org.

Gulf Coast Hospital, 13681 Doctor’s Way, (239) 768-5000. A 120-bed facility that provides comprehensive healthcare, surgical services, family health services, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic radiology on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Part of Lee Memorial Health System. www.gulfcoasthospital.com.

HealthPark Medical Center, 9981 S. HealthPark Drive, (239) 433-7799. Offering 360 beds, the medical center uses advanced technology, especially in children’s care and cardiac care. Provides 24-hour emergency care, in addition to cardiac, obstetrics, pediatrics, rehabilitation and surgical, and inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Part of Lee Memorial Health System. www
­.leememorial.org.

Lee Memorial Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Ave., (239) 332-1111. Holds 367 beds and specializes in orthopedics, neuroscience, trauma, cancer, diabetes, digestive, general surgery, urology and more. Provides 24-hour emergency and trauma care. Currently working on a 10-year, $120 million expansion. Part of Lee Memorial Health System. The adjoining Medical Office Center houses physicians’ offices and other medical and support services. www.leememorial.org.

Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center, 2727 Winkler Ave., (239) 939-1147. The hospital has more than 400 beds and 600 medical personnel. Part of Lee Memorial Health System. www­
.swfrmc.com.

The Rehabilitation Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Ave., (239) 336-6900. A specialized healthcare center that provides comprehensive, cost-effective, outcome-oriented medical rehabilitation services to enable patients to live at their highest level of physical, social and cognitive independence. Located within Lee Memorial Hospital and part of Lee Memorial Health System.
www.leememorial.com.

LEHIGH ACRES

Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 1500 Lee Blvd., (239) 369-2101. An 88-bed facility. Specialties include cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), pediatrics, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. Part of Health Management Associates (HMA), with hospitals that provide treatment for the medically underserved. www.lehighregional.com.

PORT CHARLOTTE

Fawcett Memorial Hospital, 21298 Olean Blvd., (941) 629-1181. Its new stroke center was the first in Southwest Florida to reach national accreditation. Part of the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), a national healthcare system with four hospitals in Southwest Florida. Specialties include cancer care services, cardiac services, rehabilitation, spine center and stroke center. www
­.fawcetthospital.com.

Peace River Regional Medical Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., (239) 766-4122. Represents 50 specialties. Facilities include North Port Health Park and Murdock Medical Park. Offers a sports-specific program, primary stroke center and a neuro-surgical/orthopedic center of excellence. Only licensed obstetric and pediatric units in Charlotte County. Part of Health Management Associates (HMA). www.peaceriverregional.com.

ENGLEWOOD

Englewood Community Hospital, 700 Medical Blvd., (941) 475-6571. An accredited chest pain center, 125 physicians serve Charlotte and Sarasota counties. An HCA facility. Orthopedic and stroke services, emergency care center, women’s wellness center. Consult-a-Nurse service 24 hours a day. www.englewoodcommhospital.com.

PUNTA GORDA

Charlotte Regional Medical Center, 809 E. Marion Ave., (941) 639-3131. Nationally recognized for its ground-breaking cardiac and stroke healthcare, as the five-time recognition as one of the 100 top hospitals for cardiovascular services. An HMA facility. www.charlotteregional.com.