Lower Keys Medical Center

Details
Medical Suppliers In Florida

Name :

Lower Keys Medical Center

Address  :

5900 College Road

Town  :

Key West

State  :

Florida

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

33040

Phone  :

305 294 5531

Fax  :

305 294 8065

Web URL  :

Available
Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Daibetes, Endocrinology
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Family Practice
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynaecology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Otolaryngologist
  • Paediatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Pathology Lab
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Psychiatrist
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 216

Description
Mission
Lower Keys Medical Center is a comprehensive regional healthcare resource committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients physicians employees and our community and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person

Vision
The Lower Keys Medical Center the primary healthcare resource for the community is committed to providing quality patient care enhanced by preventive educational and outreach programs

LKMC is dedicated to excelling in the prevention diagnosis and treatment of human disease and illness through safe clean accessible facilities and modern equipment The Vision is achieved through the incorporation of the Values of Commitment to Patients Commitment to Excellence and Commitment to the Community

History
The Lower Keys facility was created in 1971 and serves the citizens of the Florida Keys living below the Seven Mile Bridge It is the areas sole hospital care provider

There are 75 physicians on the Lower Keys Medical Center LKMC medical staff Our nursing staff numbers over 200 With a total staff of 500 LKMC is the largest employer in the City of Key West

Some of the services offered at the Lower Keys Medical Center are general surgery ophthalmologic and orthopedic surgery gynecological surgery ear nose and throat surgery outpatient and ambulatory care a fullservice clinical laboratory rehabilitative therapy respiratory services pharmacy 24hour emergency medicine critical care pathology pediatrics obstetrics and family birthing suites continuing education classrooms nutrition services diagnostic radiology and radiology oncology psychiatric in or outpatient care and a chemical dependency program
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