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Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is one of the first hospitals in Palm Beach County offering minimally invasive heart surgery as a treatment option for patients suffering from heart valve disease. Unlike traditional open heart surgery where the breast bone needs to be surgically separated, minimally invasive valve surgery is performed through a small incision between the ribs.
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About Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

We would like to take this time to welcome you and thank you for choosing Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.

Since opening our doors in 1968, to performing the first open-heart surgery in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast in 1983, our 199-bed, advanced tertiary medical center has expanded over the years to offer a full spectrum of healthcare services. Some of our most notable services include our Heart and Vascular Institute, emergency services, orthopedics and joint replacement, Certified Primary Stroke Center, neurosurgery, urology, general and robotic surgery, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation services.

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center places a strong emphasis on patient centered care and we are dedicated to optimal health through clinical excellence and unparalleled compassion.

As Palm Beach County grows, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is committed to introducing new services and programs to better serve the community’s needs. We are proud to continue achieving excellence nearly 55 years later. Thank you for entrusting us with your care.

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PBGMC Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer

Jan 21, 2020

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-November 20th 2019- Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center welcomes Denise Kvapil MSN, BSN as its new chief nursing officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s nursing departments. She will ensure that the hospital’s tradition of delivering high quality patient care is consistently maintained.

PBGMC-CNO“Denise is an excellent example of a nurse who cares for her patients, is committed to high quality care, and because of her experience and dedication, can lead other nurses in caring for our patients,” said CEO Teresa Urquhart.  “We welcome her to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.”

Kvapil has over 20 years of experience in both nursing and other leadership roles.  Prior to her appointment at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Kvapil was the Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer for Carepoint Health System-Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey.  In her role, Kvapil developed a nurse residency program and was responsible for the planning, organization and evaluation of the nursing, and patient care areas at the hospital. 

Denise is also a veteran serving in the United States Marines from 1986-to-1992 and rising to the rank of E-4 Corporal.

Kvapil holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey.  She then earned her Masters of Science in Nursing from South University.