Cardiology and Vascular Services in Tampa

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Why Choose Us

For more than 40 years, BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital has maintained a focus on delivering high-quality cardiology and vascular care, consistently putting our patients first. In 2025, we treated over 4,800 catheterization/electrophysiology cases and performed 2,500 cardiac and vascular surgeries. In 2024, our surgeons developed the new “Tampa 2” treatment that blocks abnormal electrical signals for atrial fibrillation. Our awards, high volume and advanced technologies are noteworthy, but it's our continued commitment to patient care that sets us apart.

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Featured Services

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Open-Heart Surgery

Patients undergoing open-heart procedures are cared for and receive continuous monitoring throughout the initial recovery phase in our 78-bed cardiac critical care units or the 26-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit. Our open-heart surgery program has consistently received the prestigious 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, representing the highest level of achievement.
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Adult Congenital Heart Center 

The Congenital Heart Program at BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital specializes in caring for patients of all ages, including pediatric patients, who have congenital heart disease. Headquartered at St. Joseph’s Hospital, the Tampa Bay Adult Congenital Heart Center is a fully accredited Comprehensive Care Center through the Adult Congenital Heart Association. 
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Structural Heart and Valve Program

Our structural heart and valve program uses advanced cardiovascular technology and minimally invasive techniques to treat complex heart and valve conditions. Some of the treatments we offer include:

  • Atrial septal defect closure
  • Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR)
  • Patent foramen ovale closure
  • Surgical aortic valve repair and replacement
  • Surgical treatment for thoracic and abdominal aortic disease including aneurysms and dissections
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
  • Thoracic endovascular aortic repair
  • Transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr) (MitraClip™)
  • Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR)
  • Tricuspid valve repair and replacement
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Additional Services

Awards and Recognition

St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute ranks among the nation’s elite cardiovascular programs. Our open-heart surgery program has consistently earned the Society for Thoracic Surgery (STS) 3‑star designation—the highest rating—placing us in the top 12 percent nationally. In addition to these achievements, we are proud to have received several other awards and recognitions:

Comprehensive Care Center

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BayCare's Comprehensive Advanced Heart Failure Center is located at St. Joseph's Hospital. This center provides high-quality, compassionate care for all heart failure patients, with quick access to cardiac specialists who provide advanced diagnostics, specialized devices and treatment options that can reduce stress on your heart or help support your heart's ability to function. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where is the Heart and Vascular Institute at BayCare St Joseph’s Hospital located?
    The Heart and Vascular Institute is located above one of Florida’s busiest emergency departments, BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital, for immediate patient access. Parking is available behind the hospital near the emergency department. To check in or wait for a patient, follow signs to the Heart and Vascular Institute entrance next to the emergency department entrance.  If you arrive at the front of the hospital, check in at the front desk for directions to the C elevator, 2nd floor and follow signs to the Heart and Vascular Institute waiting room. 
  • What are signs that I should see a heart or vascular specialist? 
    Your primary care or family physician can help assess your family history, risk factors and any symptoms you may have. If you're experiencing heart-related issues or symptoms, it's important to be referred to a specialist. For more details on these symptoms and risk factors, go to our heart disease page. If you experience chest pain along with pain in the arm, jaw or below the breastbone, accompanied by sweating, nausea or severe shortness of breath, you might be having a heart attack. Call 911 immediately.
  • What insurance plans do you accept?
    BayCare accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including many commercial insurance providers, Medicare plans and Medicaid options. Because accepted plans can vary by location, we encourage patients to review the most up-to-date list online. Find the current list of accepted plans here.
  • What advanced technologies or programs are available?
    We offer a full range of advanced, minimally invasive heart and vascular treatments, including cardiac catheterization, heart ablations, TAVR, TMVR, WATCHMAN, EVAR and TCAR. Our state-of-the-art catheterization labs and intensive care units feature the latest imaging and surgical technologies, providing high-quality cardiovascular care right here in Tampa.
  • What is a hybrid operating room?
    A hybrid operating room is a state-of-the-art surgical suite that combines a traditional operating room with advanced imaging technology. This allows surgeons, cardiologists and vascular specialists to perform minimally invasive procedures and open surgeries in one location, improving efficiency for complex heart and vascular cases. 

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