UF Health Cardiology – Heart & Vascular Hospital
Cardiology • Gainesville, FL
About
Summary: UF Health Cardiology – Heart & Vascular (Aortic Disease Center) in Gainesville, FL, is a high-volume, multidisciplinary center within UF Health that specializes in cardiovascular and vascular surgery and endovascular therapy for aortic disease. The team comprises board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians who provide patient-centered care, combining advanced science with compassionate treatment. The center serves patients from around the world and is part of UF Health’s heart and vascular care network. Contact: multiple local numbers (352) 733-0111, (352) 273-5494, (352) 265-0559. Location: Gainesville, Florida.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
16051 Lewiston, ME
Phone
(352) 265-7906
info@stayatscholar.com
Opening Hours
See directions and hours pages for hours of operation
Telehealth
In some cases, UF Health offers telehealth care via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
For a full list of accepted plans, visit Insurance / Billing page.
Checks, Money orders, Insurance billing (as applicable), Pay your bill online by logging into MyUFHealth, pay by phone: (352) 265-7906 or (888) 766-8154, checks or money orders payable to UF Health PO Box 16051 Lewiston, ME 04243-9534
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
How can I obtain a copy of my medical records?
Log into MyUFHealth or call (352) 594-0909.
Social Media
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 2.7/5 stars (196 reviews (UF Health Shands Hospital))
- Birdeye: 3.5/5 stars (38 reviews (UF Health Cardiology - Springhill))
- Facebook: 76% recommend (10 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly specialized, comprehensive cardiac care
- Competent and skilled medical teams for complex conditions
- Success stories involving life-saving transplants and procedures
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach by specific physicians
- Clean and modern facilities
Common complaints
- Long wait times in emergency and outpatient settings
- Concerns regarding patient communication and staff empathy
- Reports of rough or neglectful nursing care in certain units
- Pain management issues during procedures
"I had the worst experience when I had to have my generator replaced... I felt like they just wanted to rush me in and out, like they have their patients lined up on a conveyor belt."
— LocalityBiz review"UF Health gave me confidence... They’re responsible for me being alive today."
— UF Health patient story"(Dr. Vilaro) took my hand and said, I’ll help you... Before a critical ablation, Vilaro told her, If you were my mother, I’d tell you to do it."
— UF Health patient storySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Seven UF Health specialties among nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings - Alachua Chronicle — Jul 29, 2025
- U.S. News & World Report ranks 7 UF Health specialties among nation’s best — Jul 30, 2025
- UF Health Aortic Disease Center drives universitywide research - Doctor Gator — Sep 10, 2025
- Updates from the Divisions of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery » Department of Surgery » College of Medicine » University of Florida — Sep 9, 2025
- NGMC hospitals earned reaccreditation as Emergency Cardiac Care Centers - Northeast Georgia Health System — Jun 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More cardiology clinics in Gainesville
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute is a privately held medical practice offering comprehensive cardiovascular care from its Gainesville, Florida headquarters. Founded in 2010, it operates 5 offices across the United States (all in Florida) and employs about 89 staff. The institute emphasizes personal, compassionate care, cutting-edge technology, and in-house testing with state-of-the-art equipment to promote long-term cardiovascular wellness. Contact: main numbers 352-375-1212 and 386-752-0515. Website: tcavi.com.
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