Lower Keys Medical Center
Internal Medicine • Key West, FL
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About
Lower Keys Medical Center (Community Health Systems) is a private, 167-bed acute care hospital located in Key West, Florida, serving the Florida Keys. It offers a broad range of services including behavioral health, cancer care, emergency services, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, maternity, diagnostic imaging, infectious disease, and related laboratory and support services. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and holds designations as a Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. - Type: Hospitals and Health Care; Privately Held - Location: Key West, FL (headquartered in Key West) - Contact: feedback@lkmc.com;Phone: (305) 294-5535 / 5531 - Website: lkmc.com - Staff: ~83 employees (plus growth year over year) - Notable accreditations: Joint Commission, IAC (echocardiography), ACC Chest Pain Center, AHA/Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center - Services relevant to Internal Medicine: comprehensive medical services across inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and broad medical specialties under one system For primary internal medicine practice specifically in Key West, you may also consider local primary care providers or internal medicine clinics in the Keys region.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News Doctors (Dr. Jennifer Charity): 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. John Norris): 5.0/5 (17 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jerome Covington): 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Vitals / WebMD (Dr. Courtney Bonner): 4.3/5 to 5.0/5 (6 to 13 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Marc Csete): 3.0/5 (8 reviews)
- US News Doctors (Dr. Robert Olson): 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- US News Doctors (Dr. Elias Gerth): 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Christina Sawyer): 2.5/5 (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- doctors who listen well and take their time
- caring and compassionate manner
- knowledgeable and trustworthy expertise
- friendly and helpful office staff
- thorough medical evaluations
Common complaints
- perceived assembly line atmosphere
- concerns about privacy/HIPAA compliance during examinations
- questionable billing practices
- lack of patient concern/follow-up
"Dr. Covington was fantastic, you can't find a more caring and truly concerned doctor. He spends as much time you need with him."
- Healthgrades"Dr. Calleja always takes his time & REALLY listens to you & truly cares. He validates your concerns & takes the 'whole picture' approach."
- Vitals"Felt like an assembly line. Weight /height/and blood pressure performed by a nurse in front of other patients in an inner waiting area (HIPPA violation?) Questionable billing practices..."
- WebMDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Baptist Health Opens New Cancer Care Facility in the Florida Keys - Feb 13, 2026
- Thomas Summers Joins Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute as a Hematologist Oncologist - Sep 2, 2025
- Lower Keys Medical Center elects leaders - Jun 23, 2026
- Medical Center offers 24/7 telehealth access to infectious disease specialists | Local News | keysnews.com - Jun 22, 2026
- Tuga Clinic Re-Opens on CFK Key West Campus - Florida Department of Health in Monroe County - Aug 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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