Dr. Rice will focus on general and bariatric surgery at HCA Florida JFK Hospital, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 4, 2023– HCA Florida JFK Hospital, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital, and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital are excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Allison Rice, a highly credentialed and experienced general and bariatric surgeon. Dr. Rice brings her expertise and passion for transforming lives through surgery to the Palm Beach community.
“I’m excited to be joining the HCA Florida Healthcare family. I have spent the last several years working in the Northeast but am thrilled to return to South Florida. I did my general surgery residency training with the University of Miami. I learned from the industry’s best physicians at HCA Florida JFK Hospital and their General Medical Education Program. This is an opportunity to return home.
I look forward to working with patients who want to explore their best surgical solutions for obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and hypertension,” Dr. Rice said.
She is committed to helping patients achieve their healthcare goals and regain their lives. Her additional training in bariatric and minimally-invasive surgery, along with her extensive experience, in both traditional and advanced minimally invasive techniques enables her to offer tailored treatment plans based on individual needs and circumstances. Rice specializes in various procedures and conditions; besides bariatric surgery, she does gastrointestinal and gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, and treats thyroid disorders.
Affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital, and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, she is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Rice’s return to South Florida marks a significant milestone for HCA Florida Healthcare, further reinforcing their commitment to providing top-tier surgical care to the Palm Beach community.
About HCA Florida JFK Hospital
Serving Palm Beach County for more than 50 years. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a 516-bed acute care hospital, specializing in emergency services, heart and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, comprehensive cancer and breast institute services, comprehensive stroke services, orthopedic and spine surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery, inpatient physical rehabilitation, and women’s services. We provide high quality, exceptional care to Atlantis residents and the surrounding communities.
About HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Serving Palm Beach County for nearly 40 years, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital and Women’s and Children’s Center is a 206-bed full-service acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. Palms West Hospital is home to the western community’s only Women’s and Children’s Center featuring a dedicated pediatric emergency department, pediatric services, pediatric intensive care, maternity, Level III neonatal services and breast center. We also specialize in orthopedic and spine care services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery and emergency care. We are the first hospital in Palm Beach County to be named a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence by SRC. Palms West Hospital provides high-quality, exceptional patient care and have been recognized by Healthgrades™ Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award and named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award.
About HCA Florida JFK North Hospital
Serving Palm Beach County for close to 50 years, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is a 280-bed full-service acute care hospital accredited as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Within minutes of I-95, the hospital’s 24-hour emergency room provides specialized hospital services for adults and children of all ages. Our hospital specializes in emergency services, in-patient and out-patient behavioral health services for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, spine surgery, general surgery, gastrointestinal including manometry/motility. Interventional radiology, orthopedic surgery, including minimally-invasive robotic surgery, urology and vascular, provide high-quality patient care to residents of West Palm Beach and the surrounding communities.
