Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA), placing it among an elite group of hospitals nationwide and making it one of only four centers in Florida and the only one on the West Coast of Florida to achieve this distinction.

This designation reflects TGH’s commitment to world-class cardiovascular care and builds on its reputation as one of the nation’s leading heart programs. U.S. News & World Report ranks Tampa General Hospital among the top 50 hospitals in the nation for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, underscoring its leadership in advanced heart care.

“This recognition speaks to the strength of our multidisciplinary approach,” said Dr. Robby Wu, Director of the HCM Program at Tampa General Hospital and Assistant Professor at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. “Our team combines cutting-edge diagnostics, innovative therapies, and personalized care to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. HCM is such a complex and unique disease process - each patient deserves dedicated, tailored, and multidisciplinary care. We are proud to be able to provide this comprehensive service to our patients and are honored to partner with the HCMA."

The HCMA Center of Excellence designation is awarded to programs that demonstrate exceptional quality, safety, and innovation in the diagnosis and treatment of HCM, a complex heart condition that affects approximately 1 in 500 people worldwide. TGH’s program offers comprehensive care, including advanced imaging, genetic counseling, medical management, and surgical interventions.

Dr. Ben Mackie, Vice President and Co-Chief of Tampa General’s Heart & Vascular Institute, added:

“By integrating advanced therapies and research-driven care, we are setting a new standard for heart health in Florida and beyond. This designation reinforces our mission to deliver exceptional outcomes for every patient.”

Lisa Salberg, Founder and CEO of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, stated: “HCMA Recognized Centers of Excellence Programs save lives every day through the skilled diagnoses and multidisciplinary team approach for the treatment of HCM. We are thrilled to welcome Tampa General Hospital to our prestigious roster of HCMA Recognized Centers of Excellence.”

Program Highlights

Advanced Imaging & Diagnostics: State-of-the-art echocardiography and cardiac MRI for precise evaluation.

Genetic Counseling & Testing: Helping families understand hereditary risks and treatment options.

Multidisciplinary Care Team: Cardiologists, surgeons, geneticists, and allied health professionals collaborating for optimal outcomes.

Innovative Treatment Options: Including septal reduction therapies and cutting-edge surgical techniques.

Patient Education & Support: Resources to empower patients and families throughout their care journey.

For more information about Tampa General Hospital’s HCM Program, visit tgh.org/HCM  or call (813) 844-3900.

ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL 

Tampa General Hospital, the Tampa Bay region’s only academic health system, is a 1,529-bed not-for-profit network of hospital and outpatient services spanning across Florida. 

As the only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care center serving 23 counties, Tampa General  delivers world-class care. The system’s hospitals include Tampa General Hospital, Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital, Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, all in Tampa; Tampa General Brooksville, Tampa General Spring Hill and Tampa General Crystal River. 

Tampa General is the highest-ranked hospital in Tampa Bay in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals, with six medical specialties ranking among the top 50 in the nation and five additional medical specialties ranked among the top 10% best hospital programs in the United States. As the first hospital in Florida to open a clinical command center for real-time situational awareness, the academic health system has elevated its digital care coordination center to the next level by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and its analytics platform across inpatient and outpatient care to ensure patients receive leading-edge care as quickly and safely as possible. 

Tampa General’s commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by three prestigious Forbes magazine rankings — in the 2025 America's Best Large Employers, ranked as the Tampa Bay region's #1 employer in the health care category for the fifth year in a row, and among the top five in the state of Florida, in the 2025 Best Employers by State and the 2023 America's Best Employers for Women.

Tampa General is the area’s safety-net hospital, caring for anyone regardless of ability to pay; in fiscal year 2024, Tampa General provided a net community benefit of approximately $289.1 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It was the nation’s No. 1 adult solid organ transplant center in 2024 and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General transports critically injured or ill patients from surrounding counties to receive the advanced care their conditions require. Tampa General has a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It is home to the Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH, the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General’s footprint includes TGH North, which consists of three hospitals and several outpatient locations in Citrus and Hernando counties; 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices; TGH Family Care Center Kennedy; two TGH outpatient centers; TGH Virtual Health; and 19 TGH Imaging outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care, powered by the Fast Track network of clinics. To see a medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital (tgh.org). For more information, go to www.tgh.org.

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