Dr. Ramez Taher, MD

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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Ramez Taher, who serves patients in Jacksonville, Florida.

A top professional in the field of emergency medicine, Dr. Taher is affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

For over 45 years, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital has been providing high-quality, patient-focused healthcare to Northeast Florida. It is a 454-bed acute care hospital offering a full line of services, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations. It features an accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Bone and Joint Center, and its maternity center, Special Beginnings.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Taher graduated with his medical degree from the Aleppo University Faculty of Medicine in Syria. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). The ABEM certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional, and examination standards.

Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.

Achieving excellence in the emergency room, Dr. Taher’s various accolades include Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2014, 2013), Top 10 Doctor – City (2014), Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014), and On-Time Doctor Award (2018).

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