Bay Area Heart Surgery Center
A state-of-the-art facility optimized for advanced vascular procedures and cardiac catheterizations, designed for comfortable same-day discharge and patient recovery.
Outpatient Clinical Excellence
The Bay Area Heart Surgery Center is now open, bringing advanced, minimally invasive cardiac care directly to our St. Petersburg and Largo patients in a comfortable outpatient setting. Guided by our top board-certified physicians, our center is equipped to perform complex vascular treatments and heart catheterizations while prioritizing safety, transparency, and rapid recovery.
Patient Rights & Responsibilities
At Bay Area Heart Surgery Center, we want our patients to receive the best possible care. We want you to know your rights as a patient as well as your responsibilities to yourself, your physician, and the center. We support these rights and responsibilities with the utmost concern and respect.
Patient Financial Transparency Policies
For all services and procedures performed at our surgery center, please know that the service bundle information you receive is a non-personalized estimate. The actual cost will be based on the services rendered. You have the right to request a personalized estimate from our business office.
For general cost estimates, you can visit the state-managed Florida Health Price Finder website ?.
Procedure Instructions & Documentation
The following are general instructions for patients undergoing procedures at our surgery center. If you have been given specific instructions that differ from these, please follow those. For questions about your pre-procedure instructions, please call us at (727) 544-1441.
The Day Before Surgery
- Fasting: Do not eat, drink (including water), or smoke after midnight, unless your surgeon indicates otherwise.
- Hygiene: Bathe or shower the night before or the morning of your surgery.
- No Alcohol: Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours before surgery.
- No Caffeine: No caffeine for 48 hours prior to any heart-related procedures (angiogram, stent, angioplasty).
- Transportation: You MUST have a responsible person to drive you home after your surgery. Please plan accordingly.
The Day of Surgery
- Arrival: Arrive promptly at your scheduled appointment time.
- Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing, flat shoes, and loose undergarments.
- Identification: Bring a picture ID, your insurance cards, and any questions you have.
- Medication List: Bring a complete list of your medications, herbals, and supplements (with dosage and frequency).
- Valuables: Leave all valuables and jewelry at home. Do not wear lotions, makeup, or perfumes.
The Days After Surgery
You will receive post-operative instructions from your surgeon regarding specific care, diet, activities, and medications before release. Inform your doctor immediately of any abnormalities at the operative site.
Anesthesia Side Effects: Side effects of anesthesia may linger up to 24 hours. During this period, please refrain from:
- Driving or operating machinery.
- Making significant legal decisions or signing important papers.
- Consuming alcoholic beverages.
- Taking non-prescribed medications.
HIPAA Notice & Privacy Practices
We will not disclose any information that identifies you personally (name, address, birth date, phone numbers, SSN, or health plan details) to any third party without your consent, except when required by law.
Advanced Directives (Living Will)
An advance directive allows you to state your choices about healthcare or to name someone to make those choices for you if you become unable to make decisions. Download our Living Will packet to secure your options.