Metro Pavia Health System

Health System with 12 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemMetro Pavia Health System
Total Hospitals12
Commercial/Acute Hospitals11
Total Beds1964
Commercial/Acute Beds1925
HeadquartersGuaynabo, PR
Websitemetropavia.com

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
11 hospitals
92% of health system
Psychiatric
1 hospitals
8% of health system

Teaching Status

8%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 11
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Hospital Metropolitano Dr. PilaAcute Care Hospital183NoNo
Hospital Pavia SanturceAcute Care Hospital197NoNo
Hospital Pavia AreciboAcute Care Hospital230NoNo
Metropolitan HospitalAcute Care Hospital134YesNo
Hospital Pavia YaucoAcute Care Hospital186NoNo
Hospital Metropolitano Dr. SusoniAcute Care Hospital138NoNo
Hospital Pavia CaguasAcute Care Hospital390NoNo
Hospital PereaAcute Care Hospital123NoNo
Hospital Metropolitano San GermanAcute Care Hospital 76NoNo
Hospital Pavia Hato ReyAcute Care Hospital242NoNo
Hospital Metropolitano de la MontañaAcute Care Hospital 26NoNo
Hospital Metropolitano Psiquiátrico Cabo RojoPsychiatric 39NoNo

Recent News

Jun 07, 2025
Hospital Pavia Santurce, which is part of the Metro Pavia Health System, celebrated the graduation of its first class of medical interns on June 7, 2025. This event marked the conclusion of the hospital's inaugural Medical Internship Program. The program was established with the goal of supporting medical education and contributing to the development of the healthcare workforce in Puerto Rico. Humberto Pérez-Pola, the executive director of Hospital Pavia Santurce, stated that this first graduating class signifies more than just the end of an academic period; it represents the start of a new phase for the hospital where medical education is a central focus for improving health on the island. The program, under the direction of internist and clinical educator Dr. Juan C. Avilés-Guzmán, emphasized clinical training and patient-centered care. Graduates were recognized for their achievements in areas such as academics, leadership, and empathy. Dr. Carlos García-Rodríguez, the medical director of the hospital, highlighted the continuous support and mentorship provided to the interns. Karen Z. Artau-Feliciano, president of Metro Pavia Health System, commented that this program aligns with broader efforts to strengthen Puerto Rico's health system through medical training.
Mar 21, 2025
A lawsuit titled Contreras v. Metro Pavia Health Systems Inc. was filed on March 21, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. The nature of the suit is listed as Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice. A summons was issued on March 24, 2025, to Metro Pavia Health Systems, Inc. D/B/A Hospital San Francisco. The plaintiff is Linda Contreras, represented by Humberto F. Cobo-Estrella, while the defendant, Metro Pavia Health Systems Inc. D/B/A Hospital San Francisco, is represented by Juan Antonio Pedrero-Lozada and Jose A. Gutierrez. This case is assigned to Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro. This information reflects activity as of May 1, 2025, with additional or older documents potentially available in PACER. [10, 12]
Jan 30, 2025
Metro Pavia Health System is set to cease operations of the emergency room in Cabo Rojo in less than a month. The medical facility will transition to being managed by a new entity. This development was confirmed by the mayor of Cabo Rojo, Jorge Morales Wiscovitch. This move comes as Metro Pavia, a large hospital network in Puerto Rico, has been undergoing an internal reorganization process since 2024. The article notes that this is another instance of Metro Pavia leaving the operation of an emergency room, following a similar situation in Utuado. The information is based on verified facts and sources.
Dec 26, 2024
A case was filed with the National Labor Rights Board (NLRB) against Metro Pavia Health System, specifically targeting Hospital Pavia Caguas. The case, identified as 12-CA-357404, was filed on December 26, 2024, and is currently listed with an 'Open' status. The location associated with the case is Caguas, PR, and it has been assigned to Region 12, Tampa, Florida. The docket activity indicates a Signed Charge Against Employer was issued by the Charging Party on December 27, 2024. Details regarding the specific allegations of this labor dispute are not fully detailed in the publicly available docket summary. [2]
Dec 17, 2024
Pavia Hato Rey Hospital, part of the Metro Pavia Health System, announced in December 2024 its plans to become a specialized mental health hospital. This change is in response to an increased demand for mental health services. The Puerto Rico Department of Health authorized the reclassification of all hospital beds to psychiatric beds and the cessation of acute care services, effective January 2025. The mental health services at Pavia Hato Rey Hospital are intended for individuals aged 18 and older with various diagnoses, including affective disorders and substance use disorders. There was also a related discussion in October 2024 regarding the possible closing and conversion of Pavia Hospital in Hato Rey and its impact on workers represented by UAW Local 2312.

Executive Leadership

Karen Z. Artau Feliciano, M.H.S.A.

Chief Operating Officer

Lcdo. Juan C. Marcial Vega

Chief Financial Officer

Sra. María Isabel Colón

VP Recursos Humanos

Sr. José J. Moreno Rivera

VP Mercadeo y Publicidad

Sr. José E. Dávila Pérez

VP Finanzas y Salud Mental

Sr. Ángel Álvarez De Jesús

VP Senior