Hospital names new chief operating officer

SARASOTA — Doctors Hospital of Sarasota has named Allyssa Tobitt its new chief operating officer. 

According to a press release, Tobitt will oversee several key departments, facilities and construction and renovation projects at the hospital, part of HCA Healthcare.

She was previously vice president of operations at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center. Tobitt also served as assistant vice president of operations at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Miami. Both hospitals are with HCA, where Tobbit has worked for almost a decade, the release adds. 

Tobitt has experience in emergency operations, emergency services, robotic surgery programs, women’s health services, orthopedic programs and new technology platforms designed to improve patient care. 

Robert Meade, CEO of Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, says in a statement, "Allyssa comes to Doctors Hospital with a very broad range of experience that will benefit our organization as we continue to grow. Our focus remains continuing to safely care for our patients, team, and community."