SARASOTA, Fla. (June 17, 2025) – Both Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Sarasota and Venice hospital campuses have earned the Advanced Spine Surgery Certification from DNV Healthcare USA Inc., recognizing their commitment to providing safe, high-quality spine care based on the latest clinical standards.
The DNV Advanced Spine Surgery Certification is based on evidence-based guidelines and standards of practice acknowledged by leading professional organizations. It is awarded to hospitals that demonstrate excellence in spine surgery and ongoing dedication to best practices in clinical care.
Both SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice underwent a rigorous review process, including an annual survey to evaluate surgical programs, clinical protocols, outcomes, and compliance with the comprehensive certification standards. Achieving and maintaining this certification requires continuous quality improvement and strict adherence to nationally recognized spine surgery protocols.
“This certification validates the exceptional care our teams deliver to patients undergoing spine surgery,” said David Verinder, CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. “It reflects our health system’s ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and innovation in specialized surgical care.”
The recognition underscores Sarasota Memorial’s role as a leader in advanced spine care in the region, offering a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, including minimally invasive procedures, advanced imaging, pain management, and rehabilitation services.
For more information about spine care at Sarasota Memorial, visit smh.com/ortho.
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County’s largest employer, the community-owned health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, freestanding ERs in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, a rehabilitation hospital, behavioral health hospital, skilled nursing facility and comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices. Founded in 1925, SMH is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2025 and encouraging community members to visit smh.com/100 throughout the year for centennial events and updates.