Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

In Jacksonville, FL, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital offers advanced specialty care services and 24/7 emergency care.

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Recognitions

Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside is dedicated to providing the best care to you and your family. Recognized as one of the top health systems in the United States, we offer primary, specialty, and emergency care close to home. Click here to read more about our awards and recent news.

  • 2026 Awards and Recognitions
    • US News & World Report - Best Hospital for Maternity Care
  • 2025 Awards and Recognitions
    • Newsweek - America's Best Maternity Hospitals - 4 Ribbon
    • Newsweek - America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers
    • The Leapfrog Group -  ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade: Spring
    • US News & World Report - High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)
    • Cribs for Kids® - Gold Certified National Safe Sleep Hospital
    • Maternal Care Telehealth Program - supported by a Florida Department of Health grant
    • The Joint Commission - Level II Maternal Care Verified Facility
  • 2024 Awards and Recognitions
    • Fortune/PINC AI 15 Top Health Systems
    • American Heart Association (AHA) - Get With The Guidelines: Gold Plus Achievement
    • Target: Heart Failure™ Honor Roll
    • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
    • Recognized as a top 5 hospital in Florida for Spine Surgery
    • Newsweek - America’s Best Maternity Hospitals - 5 Ribbon
    • Newsweek - America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers
    • Women’s Choice Award
      • Bariatric Surgery
      • Emergency Care
      • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Ascension stories you'll love

The Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside surgical team after their first surgical procedure with the new da Vinci SP Robotic Surgical System™
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Ascension St. Vincent’s expands robotic surgery options

Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida, added a new surgical system that expands surgical care options for patients across several specialties.
April 7, 2026
Karen, a 60-year-old brain tumor survivor, smiles in two photos—one relaxing at the beach in a sun hat and glasses, and another seated outside Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside holding a bouquet of flowers after receiving lifesaving neurosurgical care for a large brain tumor.
Patient Story

Mother of the bride has brain surgery before the wedding

During a July family wedding trip, a mother of the bride received lifesaving neurosurgical care for a brain tumor from Dr. Aristotelis Filippidis at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside.
March 9, 2026
Dr. Martino standing outdoors beside a smiling woman in front of a medical building.
Patient Story

Facing cervical cancer at 33 years old

After a routine gynecology visit revealed stage three cervical cancer, Kristina began treatment with Martin Martino, MD, gynecologic oncologist at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida.
February 27, 2026
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