July 17, 2025 – HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. John Rimmer, has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer, effective August 4, 2025.
Dr. Rimmer is dually board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine and brings more than a decade of clinical and administrative leadership experience to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. He most recently served as System Chief Medical Officer at CarePoint Health in New Jersey, where he led quality initiatives, clinical operations, and innovation across a three-hospital system.
Throughout his career, Dr. Rimmer has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to improving patient safety, operational efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
“Dr. Rimmer is a mission-driven leader with a passion for advancing clinical excellence,” said Eric Goldman, CEO of HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. “His experience, leadership, and focus on quality will help us continue to elevate the care we provide to our patients and community. We are excited to welcome him to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital.”
Dr. Rimmer’s appointment reflects HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the Treasure Coast.
About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 497-bed, full-service acute care hospital accredited by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as a comprehensive stroke center. Specializing in emergency services, dedicated pediatric emergency services, Level II trauma services, maternity, Level III neonatal services, pediatric intensive care services, comprehensive stroke services, minimally invasive surgery and open-heart surgery, we provide high-quality, exceptional patient care to Fort Pierce residents and the surrounding communities. The hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care and is an American College of Surgeons Verified Level II Trauma Center. The hospital’s 24-hour emergency room provides specialized hospital services for adults and children of all ages. For more information on HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, please visit hcafloridahealthcare.com or call 772-461-4000.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
