Cardiology | Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)
Cardiology • Naples, FL • Since 1956
About
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is a nonprofit health system based in Naples, Florida, founded in 1956. It operates two hospitals (Baker Hospital in downtown Naples and the North Naples campus) with about 713 beds combined, plus walk-in centers, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, imaging services, and other specialty centers (including a Naples Diagnostic Imaging Center affiliate). The system employs roughly 4,300 people (as of 2021) and more than 730 staff physicians, with a large focus on cardiology among its specialties. NCH has been recognized for cardiovascular care, including a 1-year milestone for its Heart and Vascular services and recognition as one of the nation’s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Premier/Modern Healthcare. The organization is nonprofit, headquartered in Naples, and serves the Southwest Florida region with multiple offsite locations (Naples, North Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs). Contact: info@nchmd.org, 239-624-5000.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
350 7th Street N., Naples, Florida 34102, US
Phone
239-624-3278
Volunteers@nchmd.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Online scheduling available for select Rooney Heart Institute providers and APPs.
Emergency Care
Code Save-A-Heart Program; Open Heart Surgery Program; Structural Heart Program (TAVR and WATCHMAN)
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (NCH Rooney Heart Institute): 4.3/5 stars (119 reviews)
- Better Business Bureau (NCH Healthcare System): 2/5 stars (Limited customer reviews)
- US News Health (Cardiologists at NCH Baker Hospital): 5/5 stars (Patient Experience) (124 reviews)
Patients praise
- High national recognition and prestigious 3-star ratings for cardiac surgical outcomes from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Consistently ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades
- Strong praise for specific cardiologists' bedside manner, clinical knowledge, and patient-centered communication
- Successful execution of innovative, life-saving cardiac procedures
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding long wait times and unresponsive phone systems for scheduling appointments
- Negative experiences with staff professionalism and bedside manner from some providers
- Complaints about billing processes and lack of communication from administrative departments
"Dr. Howard's Bedside manner is awesome. He listens and explains everything in a way that you feel safe and Trust him."
— Verified Ratings & Reviews (Dr. Travis Howard, MD)"I just had to wait on a phone call for 32 minutes to reschedule an appointment that you rescheduled but was inconvenient."
— Birdeye (NCH Rooney Heart Institute)"Had excellent hospital stay for cardiac issue. Everyone was wonderful. Floors rooms were spotless."
— Better Business Bureau (NCH Healthcare System)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- NCH Rooney Heart Institute Introduces Advanced Photon-Counting Cardiac CT, One Of The First In The United States | Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) — Dec 3, 2025
- NCH Rooney Heart Institute First In Florida To Use Next-Generation Catheter For Treating Coronary Artery Disease | Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) — Nov 25, 2025
- NCH Becomes First U.S. Hospital To Use AI That Detects Hidden Heart Attack Risk A Decade In Advance | Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) — Nov 5, 2025
- NCH Doctors Use 3D Printing To Save Woman's Life After Heart Attack | Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) — Feb 6, 2026
- NCH Becomes First in Florida to Offer the Latest Procedural Advancements using the New G5 System for Patients with Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR) | Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) — Aug 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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