Southeast Health

Southeast Health is a medical clinic in Dothan, Alabama, serving patients across southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. As a community-based academic health system, it operates the region’s largest medical group and includes Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital recognized as a Level II Trauma Center and one of only four Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Alabama. The clinic offers comprehensive services including cardiology through the Southeast Health Cardiovascular Institute, outpatient infusion therapy, laboratory medicine with walk-in access, and rehabilitation services at Southeast Health Circle East Rehab. Specialized care spans physical and occupational therapy, pediatric inpatient services, a Level III NICU, and advanced recovery programs. With a 4.50 rating, Southeast Health is known for high patient outcomes and safety, and it is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, connecting local care with world-class clinical resources.

Southeast Health traces its roots to 1957 as a county hospital and has grown into a not-for-profit health system with teaching programs in internal medicine, pharmacy, and transitional year residencies. It is home to the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, the state’s first osteopathic medical school. The health system is governed by the Houston County Health Care Authority, a volunteer board, ensuring local oversight and strategic decision-making. It operates the region’s only inpatient pediatric unit and Level III NICU, and provides specialized outpatient services such as infusion therapy, diagnostic lab testing, and rehabilitation. The health system emphasizes patient-centered care, with services designed for comfort and accessibility, including a dedicated outpatient lab, a 12-chair infusion suite, and a rehabilitation center equipped with advanced technology.

Southeast Health is the largest employer in Houston County, with approximately 3,500 employees, and has been recognized as a Best In-State Employer by Forbes. Its integrated care model supports both inpatient and outpatient needs across a broad geographic region, ensuring residents have access to advanced medical services close to home. The health system’s commitment to education, innovation, and community well-being continues to shape healthcare delivery in the region.