Florida Medical Center
Florida Medical Center is a medical facility located in Lauderdale Lakes, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™.
Awards
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Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
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Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™
2023, 2022, 2021
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Zaher
Dr Palacio is kind, thorough, very professional. He explained in great detail the plan going forward. The staff was very friendly and efficient. I'm so thankful to have found him and his staff. It was worth the wait of getting the initial appointment! Bonus: NO waiting in the office. Excellent...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Palacio
Dr. Zaher has treated me for quite some time to date and he is without a doubt the best doctor I have ever had! He is articulate and professional. He also tries to make me feel comfortable all the time and has a great sense of humor. He' s not dry and flat. He explains things to me thoroughly and...
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Zaher
I highly recommend Dr. Zaher. I have numerous health problems and he takes his time with me to answer all my questions. He follows through with his treatment too. He has a polite bedside manner and is well in internal medicine. I am also in the health field profession and so I can tell when a doctor...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Zaher
Internist not to take me serious. Waited two month to get appointment.Office gave me Dr. Zaher first available. Fine. Did not check Dr. reputation before appointment. Mistake for me. Was over hour waiting! Was the burden even though was made to wait to see Dr. He made me feel small and laugh when I...
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Zaher
Location
Florida Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Florida Medical Center located?
Florida Medical Center is located at 5000 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Florida Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Florida Medical Center has been awarded with Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Does Florida Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Florida Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Florida Medical Center profile..
How does Florida Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr. Zaher is excellent primary. Proactive, modern, innovative and allows me to take control over my own health. He's not over the top. He just tells me to walk and since I do I've lost weight and my blood pressure is down. He never judges and I feel totally in good hands.Omar