Forest Park Medical Center at Southlake acquired by Methodist Health System

Southlake, Texas - Methodist Southlake Hospital, formerly known as Forest Park Medical Center at Southlake, is proud to announce it is now a part of Methodist Health System. The agreement and sale were approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas yesterday, and Methodist Health System took ownership today. Under the experienced leadership and guidance of Methodist Health System, Methodist Southlake Hospital will continue to offer an unparalleled healthcare experience for Southlake residents and surrounding communities. Methodist Health System’s award-winning health centers and hospitals have served North Texas since the founding of Methodist Dallas in 1927.

Methodist Southlake Hospital is a multi-specialty facility focused on the delivery of advanced surgical and procedural care and quality patient outcomes. Utilizing leading medical technologies and innovative procedural techniques, the hospital offers treatment options in several specialties, including bariatrics, orthopedic and spine surgery, plastic surgery, urology, gastroenterology, endoscopy, otolaryngology (ENT), gynecology, pain management, general surgery, hand surgery, neurosurgery, breast surgery and podiatry.

These services are offered in unparalleled aesthetics and surroundings in the 142,000-square-foot hospital featuring 54 private inpatient rooms; 10 family suites; six intensive care rooms; and 12 advanced, fully integrated operating suites.

“From the moment we first met with the Board, physicians and staff, we knew this was a truly special medical center,” said Stephen L. Mansfield, PhD, FACHE, president and CEO of Methodist Health System. “We were very impressed with the community of Southlake and recognize it is a growing, thriving city that cares about its people. Methodist Health System feels very privileged to partner with Methodist Southlake Hospital as it continues to offer world-class service to its patients.”
 

About Methodist Health System

Guided by the founding principles of life, learning, and compassion, Dallas-based Methodist Health System (Methodist) provides quality, integrated healthcare to improve and save the lives of individuals and families throughout North Texas. Seven hospitals and 27 Methodist Family Health Centers and Medical Groups are among the facilities served by the nonprofit Methodist Health System, which is affiliated by covenant with the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.

About Methodist Southlake Hospital

Methodist Southlake Hospital, a physician-owned hospital, operates a 142,000 sq. ft., state-of- the-art medical center in Southlake, Texas focused on providing unsurpassed surgical specialty care. By focusing on specific areas of surgery and emphasizing the latest and most effective technology in medical care, Methodist Southlake Hospital offers cost effective care for patients and their employers and an efficient way of practicing for its physicians. Methodist Southlake Hospital performs bariatric surgery, breast surgery, colon rectal surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, fertility procedures, gastroenterology and endoscopy, general surgery, gynecology, hand surgery, neurosurgery, otolaryngology (ENT), orthopedic surgery, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry, spine surgery, and urology. To learn more about Methodist Southlake Hospital, visit methodistsouthlake.com.

Contact:

Calvert Collins-Bratton
Methodist Health System PR Manager
(214) 886-9354
calvertcollinsbratton@mhd.com