2023 Medical Profile: Sanitas Medical Center
When Sanitas Medical Center first came to Tallahassee in December of 2022, they had a core intention — to tailor their health care approach to the needs of each individual community they would inhabit.
The four Sanitas Medical Center locations occupy the areas of Killearn, Apalachee, South Tallahassee and North Monroe. Strategically placed throughout the city, the comprehensive care team at each location actively conducts research to stay abreast of the unique concerns of each neighborhood.
The comprehensive care teams include community health workers who are hired to help understand what each community needs, extending beyond physical needs to include emotional, behavioral and social aspects. Social aspects such as transportation, food insecurity and housing make prominent impacts on health.
“Sanitas came to Tallahassee to help the community by bringing a holistic approach to medicine, expanding health care access and providing primary care that people can trust,” said Dr. Raul Daza, chief medical officer of Sanitas Medical Center. “You can consider us your quarterback of care.”
Sanitas Medical Centers offer a variety of services including preventive care, wellness visits, urgent care, same-day appointments, chronic condition management, lab work, diagnostic imaging services, therapy services through the Be Well mental health program and more. In addition, patients have 24/7 access to a primary care digital portal with over 50 providers on staff to respond.
As a result of all services being in one center, wait times are reduced and patients don’t have to navigate around town to attend various appointments.
Should the patient need an outside opinion or specialist, comprehensive care leaders are on staff to help patients navigate the system and connect patients with providers and specialists that best fit their needs. This brokerage is a unique asset that puts people in touch with who they need, when they need them.
Dr. Raul Daza, chief medical officer of Sanitas Medical Center
As Sanitas continues to grow and learn about the communities it serves, staff and providers will seek to extend hours, offer weekend hours, decrease wait times for specialists, and provide more virtual appointments and at-home primary care visits for those who are too unwell to travel.
Looking to expand the Be Well mental and behavioral health program, the future will bring to facilities licensed professionals who specialize in substance abuse care and adolescent behavioral health.
Another distinct aspect of Sanitas Medical Center is its direct relationship with Florida Blue insurance. This ensures that patients can afford comprehensive medical care — often at a $0 copay.
Dr. Daza emphasizes the importance of the relationship with Florida Blue, stating that the health care team at Sanitas works alongside the insurance company to closely understand the treatments and specialists a patient needs, then aligns that with their coverage.
“When we arrived in Tallahassee, the Sanitas name wasn’t well known, but that has quickly changed,” Dr. Daza said. “We’ve become noticed because we emphasize holistic, whole-person care. We guide you to the best care by any and all means available.”
Sanitas Medical Center
(844) 665-4827 | MySanitas.com/Tally
1415 Timberlane Road | 5032 Capital Circle SW | 904 E. Lafayette St. | 2415 N. Monroe St.
