Hospital is now a STEMI receiving facility NAPLES, Fla. (October 5, 2020) – Physicians Regional Collier Blvd campus is now recognized as a 24/7 STEMI receiving facility providing around- the-clock treatment for patients experiencing chest pain and other cardiology emergencies. STEMI stands for ST-elevation myocardial infarction, a severe heart attack caused by clotting in one or more arteries. ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), or heart attack, is a time-dependent, life-threatening condition re... ... Read More

Cardiothoracic surgeon Scot Schultz, M.D., is returning to Southwest Florida to join the medical staff of Physicians Regional Healthcare System and serve as the new medical director of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at Physicians Regional Pine Ridge. Dr. Schultz is already engaged in the design and development of the open heart surgery program scheduled to open in the summer of 2020. He will begin seeing patients at Physicians Regional in late March. Scott Lowe, market CEO of Physicians Regional He... ... Read More

NAPLES, FL, APRIL 30, 2020 — Physicians Regional Healthcare System is urging our local community to seek emergency care when needed – without delay. If you experience a medical emergency such as stroke symptoms or chest pain that may be a heart attack, a timely response will support the best possible outcome. Even with a limited number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our community, our hospitals have implemented precautions to protect patients and staff, including screening all patients for symptoms and ... ... Read More

NAPLES, FLA., APRIL 2, 2020—Physicians Regional Medical Group has made it possible to see their doctors using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Telehealth or virtual visits allow you to talk with a provider just as you would in the doctor’s office, but without leaving the comfort of home. Appointments are available for new and existing patients. “Continuity of care is important to us, as is the safety of patients and staff during this time when social distancing and staying at home are critical”, says T... ... Read More

Naples, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2020) – A new procedure for the treatment of brain aneurysms is now available at Physicians Regional Medical Center. The procedure, the first of its kind in Southwest Florida, was performed at the hospital in late December last year. Mazen AbuAwad, M.D., Neurointerventional Radiologist and Medical Director of Stroke for Physicians Regional Healthcare System, stated, “This new brain aneurysm treatment uses a device ideal for the treatment of wide necked aneurysms, which typically h... ... Read More