Clinical Nutrition Services
Clinical Nutrition Services
Clinical Nutrition Services
Tampa General Hospital’s clinical nutrition services team provides evidence-based nutrition care across a wide range of specialties, including Oncology, Transplant, Heart & Vascular, Women’s, and Children’s Services. Our team includes registered dietitians with advanced board certifications and specialty expertise in oncology, weight management, transplant, renal nutrition, pediatrics, nutrition support, and diabetes care. Through personalized nutrition counseling, education, and ongoing support, our dietitians help patients manage medical conditions, support recovery, and build healthy habits for long-term wellness.
Our Inpatient Nutrition Services
Our dietitians work closely with physicians, nurses, and other specialists to provide individualized nutrition care throughout each hospital stay. Using evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across all inpatient units, including ICUs, they assess, monitor, and adjust nutrition plans to support recovery, improve outcomes, and promote a safe transition home.
Our Outpatient Nutrition Services
Tampa General Hospital offers a variety of outpatient nutrition services designed to help patients manage chronic conditions, support treatment and recovery, and improve overall health through individualized nutrition counseling. Our registered dietitians work closely with patients and healthcare teams to provide evidence-based nutrition care tailored to each person's medical needs and goals.
To receive nutrition services, please ask your TGH provider for a referral.
TGMG Nutrition Services
Through Tampa General Medical Group (TGMG), patients can access personalized nutrition counseling for weight management, diabetes, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and other specialized nutrition needs. Our dietitians provide practical strategies, education, and ongoing support to help patients make sustainable lifestyle changes and achieve long-term wellness.
Institute Support Nutrition Services
Good nutrition plays an important role in supporting patients during cancer treatment and recovery. Our dietitians work closely with oncology teams to help manage treatment-related side effects, maintain strength and muscle mass, support weight management, and promote overall well-being through personalized nutrition care and ongoing support.
Nutrition plays a vital role in preparing for and recovering from a solid organ transplant, including kidney, liver, lung, and heart transplantation. Our dietitians collaborate with transplant specialists to develop personalized nutrition plans that support strength before surgery, promote healing afterward, manage medication-related side effects, and reduce the risk of complications. Through ongoing education and follow-up care, we help patients build healthy eating habits that support their new organ and long-term health.
Nutrition Resources
TGH is committed to connecting patients and their families with reliable nutrition information and community-based initiatives, including:
- Food access support – Local programs and services that help individuals and families obtain nutritious food
- Credible organizations and foundations – Clinically supported nutrition information from trusted experts, such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Oley Foundation, a nonprofit that provides education, advocacy and support for individuals who require home intravenous (parenteral) or tube (enteral) nutrition
- Nutrition education resources – Practical tools and educational materials to promote healthy eating habits
Community Outreach
TGH’s registered dietitians are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the Tampa Bay community through nutrition education, outreach, and wellness initiatives. Our team partners with community organizations, participates in educational programs and health events, and provides evidence-based nutrition guidance to support healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and overall wellness for individuals and families across the region.