Lakeland Regional Health: Avinash Khanna, MD

Lakeland Regional Health, a cornerstone of the Lakeland community since 1916, has grown into one of the largest hospitals in Florida with 910 beds and over 7,000 employees. The medical staff comprises more than 700 professionals dedicated to providing top-tier healthcare. The facility stands out as the only hospital in Polk County offering three hybrid operating rooms and a hybrid catheterization lab, ensuring state-of-the-art care for patients.

Awards and Recognitions:

Lakeland Regional Health is an award-winning workplace, recognized by Aetna, Constangy Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP, and the Florida Hospital Association for its excellence in work-life balance, employee well-being, and workplace environment. In 2022, Forbes named it one of the Best-in-State Employers. The leadership team has also received prestigious accolades such as the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award and the CHIME-AHA Transformational Leadership Award.

The hospital’s commitment to quality care has earned it multiple recognitions:

• Most Wired by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME)

• High-Performing in Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Attack, Knee Replacement, and Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma by U.S. News & World Report

• Asthma-Friendly Hospital by the Florida Asthma Coalition

• Level III Maternal Care Verified Facility by The Joint Commission

• Jean Byers Memorial Award for Excellence in Cancer Registration

Key Facilities:

• Emergency Care and Trauma Center: One of the busiest single-site Emergency Departments in the nation, known for reducing wait times and providing faster, safer patient care.

• Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine: A state-of-the-art, 32-bed facility offering innovative inpatient therapeutic rehabilitation services.

• Hollis Cancer Center: A top-tier oncology center with Gold Status Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, recognized for its excellence in breast cancer care and lung cancer screening.

• Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children: The premier destination for childbirth in the area, featuring Polk County’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and comprehensive pediatric care services.

• Jack and Tina Harrell Family Institute for Advanced Cardiovascular Medicine: Offers advanced cardiovascular treatments, including minimally invasive surgery and comprehensive stroke care.

• Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Medicine: Provides a full range of surgical and non-surgical weight loss options, including Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

• Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness: A 96-bed facility designed to meet the growing behavioral health needs of the community, offering a therapeutic environment to promote healing.

Patient and Provider Resources:

• Patient Portal: Easy access to medical records and appointments.

• Bill Pay: Online payment options for convenience.

• Epic Care Link: A resource for providers to access patient information.

• Graduate Medical Education: Training and development programs for medical professionals.

Contact Information:

• Address: 8330 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

• Phone: 941-782-2100

For more information or to find a doctor, visit the Lakeland Regional Health website or contact the hospital directly. Lakeland Regional Health is dedicated to providing exceptional care and improving the health and well-being of the community it serves.