The Heart Institute

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The Heart Institute is one of the largest cardiovascular groups in the Tampa Bay area, with 19 cardiologists and over 75 employees. Our programs span the entire spectrum of cardiovascular medicine. We have forged new frontiers of cardiovascular care and treatment through advances in nuclear medicine, cutting edge technology and research, and the development of preventive and educational services. Coupled with highly trained physicians and medical staff, The Heart Institute has established itself as a «Center of Excellence» in the care and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

History

Established in 1964.

The Heart Institute, formally known as The Heart & Vascular Institute of Florida (South Care Center) can be traced back to 1964 when Dr. James Mason established his private practice in downtown St. Petersburg, typical of the HAVI physicians who followed him. Dr. James Mason immediately assumed a leadership role in the community. He implanted the first pacemaker, performed the first cardioversion and directed the Bayfront Coronary Care Unit. Dr. James Mason also began the tradition of technical excellence carried on by HAVI by acquiring the first equipment in the St. Petersburg area to perform electrocardiograms and echocardiograms.

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The Heart Institute says,

«„We will be the first choice of our patients, physicians and teammates by providing quality patient care, wellness promotion and education.“»