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hwestcott Jul 29th, 2007 09:25 AM

Hospital in Miami Area
 
I know this isn't much of a travel question, but does anyone know of a really good hospital in the Miami Area?

Thanks!

nytraveler Jul 29th, 2007 09:55 AM

Good for what. different hospitals have different specialties. And one that is excellent in one area may be mediocre in another.

Also, so much depends on the MD. I would start thre rather than with the hospital. (To find the best MDs in any are ask other MDs who they would see for a particular problem - or who they would send a familt member to. (Most MDs are very competent - but some are brilliant - and a few are distinctly sub par - you need to know who you're seeing.)

Separately - have you googled on-line for this. Every yeara New York magazine published a list of the most well-regarded MDs in every specialty. Is there any publication in Miami that does the same?

GoTravel Jul 29th, 2007 10:40 AM

Agree with nytravelers advice.

Many Miami hospitals are specific to heart, cancer, etc.

mclaurie Jul 29th, 2007 10:50 AM

I think Jackson Memorial is considered the best overall and is a teaching hospital. More info here
http://miami.about.com/od/hospitals/..._hospitals.htm

gail Jul 29th, 2007 10:50 AM

And if you are living (or loved one is) in the area, you might want a hospital where your primary care provider has admitting privileges.

socialworker Jul 29th, 2007 01:33 PM

Ditto to mclaurie, if what you are asking is the name of a nationally known and recognized medical center.

GreenDragon Aug 8th, 2007 05:56 AM

What nytraveler said. There are plenty of good hospitals, but they specialize in different things. Baptist, Mt. Sinai, Jackson Memorial, etc. - gotta know what you want it for first :)


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