Orange Park, Florida – December 16, 2025 – HCA Florida Healthcare is proud to share its new freestanding emergency room located at 1093 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway in Orange Park, FL, is now open. The new HCA Florida Royal Pines Emergency (ER), which consists of 10,860 square feet of building, is located conveniently along the First Coast Expressway (State Road 23) in Clay County. The freestanding ER is an extension of Orange Park Hospital’s emergency services and will serve the communities of Oakleaf Plantation, Clay County and Duval County.
“Our new HCA Florida Royal Pines freestanding emergency room in Oakleaf Plantation is a vital addition that significantly enhances access to emergency care for our neighbors in Clay County,” said Chad Patrick, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. “As part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest system in the state, this facility ensures our community has seamless access to the comprehensive, statewide resources of a major network.”
The new HCA Florida Royal Pines Emergency will provide:
- Emergency care services
- 10 private rooms
- One Trauma Bay
- A dedicated pediatric treatment room
- Minimally invasive diagnostics
- Board-certified emergency physicians
- Emergency room nurses
- Easy access to parking
- 24-7 availability
- Free transportation to HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital if hospital care is needed
“The opening of HCA Florida Royal Pines Emergency represents our commitment to growing with the community and ensuring prompt access to critical services,” said Dr. Michael Euwema, Medical Director of Emergency Services for HCA Florida Royal Pines Emergency. “Our team is excited to offer our patients the Oakleaf area the highest quality emergency services, backed by the comprehensive resources and medical expertise of HCA Florida Healthcare.”
Construction, combined with purchasing new equipment, cost approximately $26 million. The project was developed in partnership with Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI), with architects from Hereford Dooley Architects, Inc.
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About HCA Florida Healthcare in Jacksonville
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 500 affiliated sites of care. It is a collaborative network connecting approximately 11,000 physicians, 49 hospitals, over 50 urgent care centers and more than 350 physician practices and freestanding emergency rooms. In Jacksonville, HCA Florida Healthcare Memorial Hospital and HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital are part of this network of personalized care. Both are full service, acute care, Level II trauma hospitals fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and both are ranked as one of the best hospitals in the country for heart, lung, and surgical care. For more information about services, facilities and physicians, please visit www.hcafloridahealthcare.com.