UF Health Heart & Vascular – Whetstone Place
Vascular Surgery • Saint Augustine, FL
About
Short summary: - UF Health Aortic Disease Center is a high-volume, multidisciplinary center within UF Health that specializes in cardiovascular and vascular surgery and endovascular therapy for aortic disease. - Based in Gainesville, Florida, it serves patients from around the world with a patient-centered approach and advanced treatment options. - It is part of UF Health’s Heart and Vascular care network, offering expert, fellowship-trained physicians across cardiovascular and vascular specialties. Notes relevant to your query: - The page describes UF Health Aortic Disease Center (not explicitly tied to Saint Augustine or Whetstone Place). If you’re seeking services in Saint Augustine, you may need to contact UF Health directly to confirm closest locations or satellite clinics and scheduling. - Contact numbers listed: (352) 733-0111, (352) 273-5494, (352) 265-0559. - Official homepage: ufhealth.org/specialties/heart-and-vascular-care/aortic-disease-disease-center.
Clinic Type
Vascular Surgery
Address
UF Health St. Johns County, 1307 South Ponce de Leon Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32092
Phone
+1-904-342-8300
UFStudies@health.ufl.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Insurance acceptance varies between physicians and locations and is subject to change. To confirm that a specific physician will accept your insurance, please contact the practice using the telephone numbers listed at the top of the page.
Pay your bill online by logging into MyUFHealth., pay by phone: (352) 265-7906 or toll-free (888) 766-8154, checks or money orders payable to UF Health PO Box 16051 Lewiston, ME 04243-9534
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FAQs
To obtain a copy of your medical records, how can I access them?
Log into MyUFHealth or call (352) 594-0909.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 1/5 stars (1 review (for this specific office listing))
- BestProsInTown: Not specified (described as "highly recommended") (101 reviews (grouped under cardiology office listing))
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable cardiologists who take time to explain procedures
- Warm, friendly, and efficient office staff (in some reports)
- Minimal wait times and well-organized care processes
Common complaints
- Billing inaccuracies and persistence of incorrect charges after payment
- Unfriendly staff demeanor
"keep billing after bill is paid for months ago... I paid the bill... they sent me another bill... I do not recommend this place to do business with find another doctor."
— Healthgrades review (First Coast Heart & Vascular Center)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Yolisma P. Beecher, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Gainesville, FL — May 14, 2026
- Electrophysiologist - Coastal St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine | Health Jobs Nationwide — Jun 4, 2026
- Luis Pacheco — Jun 24, 2026
- Dr. Elizabeth L. Di, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Saint Augustine, FL — May 14, 2026
- West Augustine Health and Wellness Center opens its doors — Feb 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More vascular surgery clinics in Saint Augustine
First Coast Heart & Vascular Center is a private cardiovascular care provider based in St. Augustine, Florida (HQ at 100 Whetstone Pl, Suite 310). Founded in 2013, it offers comprehensive cardiovascular services through interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, interventional radiology, vascular specialties, and cardiac/vascular imaging, along with testing and diagnostics. The center operates 12 offices nationwide (primarily in Northeast Florida) and employs about 40 staff. For St. Johns County and St. Augustine residents, the center provides local access to specialized heart and vascular care, with multiple Florida locations including Fleming Island, Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, and St. Augustine. Key contact: info@firstcoastheart.com or +1 904-423-0010.
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