DeSoto Memorial Hospital Is Now TGH DeSoto

Powered by Florida's premier academic health system™, TGH DeSoto is building a stronger future for local healthcare, while honoring the legacy and roots this community has always called its own.

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A Stronger Future for DeSoto

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is bringing DeSoto Memorial into our health system. That means trusted local care in your community, with a direct connection to Tampa General's broader network of academic medicine and advanced specialty services when you need them.
We are not starting over. We are building on what DeSoto has always stood for, and making it stronger.

  • Local Roots, Expanded Reach: The care you've trusted stays in DeSoto, now connected to the full strength of Tampa General when you need more.
  • Access to Academic Medicine: When advanced care is needed, you have a direct connection to physicians and specialists within Florida's premier academic health system™.
  • Coordinated, Comprehensive Care: From primary care close to home to complex specialty needs across the TGH network, we coordinate every step.

One Organization. One Mission.

By coming together as one organization, Tampa General and DeSoto Memorial are stronger. That strength serves you directly.

Honoring a Legacy of Service

DeSoto Memorial has served this community for generations. That commitment continues under TGH DeSoto, now supported by the resources and expertise of one of Florida's most recognized health systems.

World-Class Care, Locally Delivered

Tampa General is ranked No. 1 in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report and nationally recognized across nine specialties. As part of that system, TGH DeSoto connects you to that level of expertise when your care requires it.

Academic Medicine for Every Floridian

As Florida's premier academic health system™, Tampa General drives research-driven, innovative care across the state. TGH DeSoto is part of that mission, and when your care requires it, we connect you to those resources and specialists within the broader TGH network.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed when DeSoto Memorial became TGH DeSoto?
DeSoto Memorial Hospital is now part of Tampa General Hospital, operating as TGH DeSoto. You gain access to a broader network of specialists and services, while local care and community commitment remain.
Will my care team change?
Our goal is continuity. We are honoring the relationships and local roots that have always defined DeSoto Memorial's service.
Can I access TGH specialists through TGH DeSoto?
Yes. Our team coordinates referrals to TGH specialists in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics and more, so you get the right care without unnecessary delays.
Does TGH DeSoto support chronic condition management?
Yes. We offer personalized chronic disease management grounded in your health history and long-term goals.
How do I access my health records?

Current Portal Users

If you are already enrolled, log in to the Patient Health Portal.

New Portal Users

If you are not enrolled, sign up for the Patient Health Portal.
To complete self-enrollment, you will need:

  • Your name exactly as it appears in our records
  • Your date of birth
  • Your medical record number
  • The email address we have on file
What does being part of Florida's premier academic health system™ mean for me?
It means you are connected to Tampa General's broader network of highly trained physicians, specialists and resources. When your care requires more, we coordinate access to advanced services and expertise across the TGH system, one of the most recognized in the nation.

Together, We Are Stronger

You deserve care that honors where you come from and prepares you for what's ahead. At TGH DeSoto, that is exactly what we are here to provide.
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