Orlando Health Expands ER Footprint in Lutz

New freestanding emergency department to serve growing north Tampa suburbs

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:06pm

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A translucent, ghostly X-ray-style image revealing the internal structure and layout of a freestanding emergency department building, with glowing lines and shapes representing the facility's exam rooms, imaging suite, and other medical capabilities.An X-ray-like view of the new freestanding emergency department's internal layout and capabilities, reflecting Orlando Health's investment in bringing full-service ER services closer to the growing population in Pasco County.Wesley Chapel Today

Orlando Health is constructing a 10,865-square-foot freestanding emergency department at the intersection of State Road 54 and Henley Road in Lutz, Florida. The facility will include 10 exam rooms, an imaging suite, on-site lab capabilities, and an ambulance bay, bringing full-service emergency care closer to the rapidly expanding population in north Pasco County and neighboring Hillsborough County.

Why it matters

The new freestanding ER is part of Orlando Health's broader expansion into Pasco County, where the health system is also developing the Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital. These investments reflect the significant population growth in the northern Tampa suburbs, as residents seek more convenient access to emergency and hospital services.

The details

The freestanding ER in Lutz will be a single-story, 10,865-square-foot facility designed to mirror the capabilities of a hospital-based emergency department. It will include 10 exam rooms, an imaging suite, full laboratory services, and an ambulance bay that can receive EMS traffic directly. The new ER is being constructed on a parcel purchased by Orlando Health from LIV Development, adjacent to the Livano at Sunlake luxury apartment complex.

  • Construction is already underway on the new freestanding ER in Lutz.
  • The Lutz facility is expected to open in 2026, around the same time as the Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital in nearby Wesley Chapel.

The players

Orlando Health

A not-for-profit health care organization based in Orlando, Florida, that operates hospitals, emergency departments, and other medical facilities throughout the state.

Livano at Sunlake

A 234-unit luxury multifamily development located at the intersection of State Road 54 and Henley Road in Lutz, adjacent to the site of the new Orlando Health freestanding ER.

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What’s next

County permitting records and future planning updates from Orlando Health will provide more details on the construction timeline and staffing plans for the new freestanding ER in Lutz.

The takeaway

Orlando Health's investment in a freestanding emergency department in Lutz, along with its plans for a new hospital in nearby Wesley Chapel, demonstrates the health system's strategic focus on serving the rapidly growing population in Pasco County and the northern Tampa suburbs.