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HCA Florida Northside Hospital (St. Petersburg) offers comprehensive neurological care including a dedicated Neuroscience Institute for Interventional Neuroradiology and a Comprehensive Stroke Center. As a 288-bed facility serving Pinellas County since 1976, it provides 24/7 emergency services, stroke and cardiac care, orthopedic and spine treatment, and general surgery. The hospital is part of HCA Florida Healthcare and operates the Tampa Bay Heart Institute and Neuroscience Institute, highlighting focused neurological and interventional neuroradiology capabilities for stroke and related conditions. Contact and location details: St. Petersburg, FL; website: hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/northside-hospital.

Clinic Type

Neurology & Neurosurgery

Address

St. Petersburg, FL (Pinellas County)

Phone

Call Consult-A-Nurse®: (844) 706-8773

Email

PARA.HCARecordsRequestFL@hcahealthcare.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Telehealth

Yes, teleneurology program for rapid stroke access

Emergency Care

Emergency room with stroke treatment; Comprehensive Stroke Center designation by American Health Care Association and DNV GL Healthcare

Services Offered

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurointervention
  • Teleneurology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Stroke care
  • Aneurysm treatment
  • Cerebral angiography
  • Cerebral aneurysm coiling
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Peripheral nerve disorders
  • Brain tumor treatment
  • AVM treatment
  • Neurorehabilitation

Technology & Equipment

  • Neurointervention Suite with biplane angiography
  • 3D neurovascular imaging
  • Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
  • Advanced imaging and diagnostic services
  • Teleneurology remote telemedicine program

Team

  • Neurology and Neurosurgery team — Neuroscience Institute team (neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists)

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What services does The Neuroscience Institute at HCA Florida Northside Hospital offer?

A full range of services for prevention, detection, treatment and rehabilitation of stroke and other neurological disorders, including care for brain, spine and peripheral nervous system.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Comprehensive Stroke Center by the American Health Care Association
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV GL Healthcare

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • SeniorHealthDatabase.com: 53% of patients recommend the hospital (HCA Florida Northside Hospital) (N/A)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Christina Diaz): 3.7 out of 5 stars (24 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Carol Pappas): 3.8 out of 5 stars (23 ratings)
  • US News / Vitals (Dr. Gregory C. Scott): 4.7 - 5 out of 5 stars (42 reviews (Healthgrades/US News) / 10 reviews (Vitals))

Patients praise

  • Providers described as thorough, professional, and knowledgeable
  • Patients appreciate unhurried appointments and clear explanations
  • High level of clinical expertise and compassionate care reported by many patients

Common complaints

  • Difficulties with administrative staff communication and responsiveness
  • Concerns regarding staff treatment/work environment in some practices
  • Occasional reports of rudeness or poor bedside manner despite clinical skill

"Dr. Diaz is a great doctor. Caring, listens well, explains what is going on with the patient. However, the staff is the worst I have ever experienced!"

— Healthgrades (Dr. Christina Diaz)

"Dr Pappas really knows her stuff medically, but her personality is so rude. She treats her hardworking staff terribly."

— Healthgrades (Dr. Carol Pappas)

"Dr. Scott has been my neurologist for over 15 years. He is kind, patient, and open to a detailed and frank discussion of symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis. I highly recommend him."

— Vitals (Dr. Gregory C. Scott)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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