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HCA Florida Countryside Emergency now open

Full-service emergency brings 24/7 care to the heart of the community.

January 02, 2026
Free standing emergency room exterior photo.

Today, HCA Florida Countryside Emergency, A part of HCA Florida Largo Hospital, opened its doors. Located at 2209 State Road 580 in Clearwater, near the Dunedin border, this state-of-the-art, $22.5 million investment is now open and ready to provide around-the-clock emergency care to residents of Clearwater, Dunedin and surrounding areas.

The emergency facility is staffed by board-certified physicians, specially trained nurses and skilled technicians, all equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies.  The facility features:

  • Private treatment rooms
  • Dedicated trauma room
  • On-site laboratory and imaging capabilities
  • Around-the-clock security

From broken bones to stroke symptoms, the center is fully equipped to diagnosis and treat urgent and emergent conditions, including:

  • Injuries, such as fractures and lacerations
  • Stomach and abdominal pain
  • Breathing difficulties and upper respiratory infections
  • Chest pain and heart attacks
  • Stroke and seizure
  • And many other conditions

“With the opening of HCA Florida Countryside Emergency, we are bringing convenient access to 24/7 emergency care for families in Clearwater and Dunedin” shared Sebastian Strom, MD, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Largo Hospital. “Our emergency care team is committed to delivering exceptional care.”

Countryside Emergency is a department of HCA Florida Largo Hospital, nationally recognized for its care, which includes recent accolades:

  • Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • Comprehensive Regional Resuscitation Center of Excellence
  • America’s 250 Best Hospitals from Healthgrades (4 years in a row)
  • One of Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care™ in 2026
  • One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care™ (2024-2026)
  • One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care™ (2025-2026)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology and Overall GI Services by Healthgrades

To learn more about services, visit our website.

HCA Florida Countryside Emergency Patient Room.
Colleagues at HCA Florida Countryside Emergency

Published:
January 02, 2026
Location:
HCA Florida Largo Hospital

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