Mount Sinai Medical Center reaches topping out milestone for new Westchester emergency and specialty care facility

Construction crews have placed the final beam atop Mount Sinai Medical Center’s new Westchester Freestanding Emergency Department, marking a major milestone in expanding access to high-quality, around-the-clock care for residents in western Miami-Dade County. The new facility will bring Mount Sinai’s trusted emergency and specialty care closer to home for thousands of area families, helping reduce travel times and meet growing healthcare needs.

Located in Westchester, the four-story, 112,000 square-foot facility—designed by HuntonBrady Architects—will feature 26 exam bays, a Baker Act receiving unit, and advanced imaging services such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound. The project also features a detached two-story central energy plant and medical gas building, demolition of two existing structures and six acres of site improvements. Construction is expected to be complete late 2026.

“This milestone is a tribute to the skill and dedication of every crew member who’s helped bring this facility to life,” said Mike Peters, vice president and division manager at Brasfield & Gorrie. “Partnering with Mount Sinai Medical Center and HuntonBrady Architects on this important project highlights what can be achieved through teamwork and craftsmanship. Our crews take great pride in knowing their work will help make emergency and specialty care more accessible for families across Miami-Dade County.”

Brasfield & Gorrie also partnered with Mount Sinai Medical Center on the Braman Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art facility currently under construction on Miami Beach, continuing the organizations’ shared commitment to delivering exceptional care environments across South Florida.

“This milestone reflects Mount Sinai’s investment in bringing world-class care closer to the communities we serve,” said Gino R. Santorio, President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center. “We’re grateful to our partners at Brasfield & Gorrie and HuntonBrady Architects for helping us expand access to emergency and specialty care for families across western Miami-Dade.”

Barry L. Skolnick, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mount Sinai Medical Center; Gino R. Santorio, President and CEO; and Paul Singerman, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees