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• Cardiac Experts from Arnold Palmer Hospital to Present at Nation's Largest Pediatric Cardiology Conference

  This year, an international group of more than 80 medical experts will gather in Orlando, Fla., for the nation’s largest pediatric cardiology

• Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute acquires Cardiology Consultants practice

  ORLANDO, Fla. (August 22, 2019) --- The Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute recently acquired Cardiology Consultants of Orlando, expanding its continuum of care in the community. The cardiology practice joined the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute on August 1, 2019. 

• Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital expanding cardiology services

  Orlando, FL (February 19, 2026) – During American Heart Month, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is pleased to announce advanced electrophysiology and arrythmia services will soon be available in the west Orange County community. This comes as board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist Karnika Ayinapudi, MD joins the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Ayinapudi specializes in heart rhythm disorders, cardiac ablation procedures, and cardiac device implantation and management.

• Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital Brings New Cardiology Services to the Community

  Orlando, FL (March 12, 2024) – Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital is continuing to bring new healthcare services to the community as Dr. Shiva Shashidharan, a board-certified cardiologist, joins the team.

• Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Welcomes Cardiology Surgeons John Brock, MD and Dennis Cassidy, MD to the Team

  St. Petersburg, FL – (October 22, 2021) – Bayfront Health St. Petersburg recently announced Board Certified cardiothoracic surgeon John C. Brock, MD, F.A.C.S. and award winning cardiologist Dennis M. Cassidy, MD, as the newest additions to the hospital’s growing staff. The two doctors will join the cardiology department at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg.

• February is National Heart Month and Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is Announcing its Cardiology Team

  LAKELAND (Feb. 27, 2026) –– February is National Heart Month and Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is announcing its cardiology team in anticipation of the hospital’s opening, scheduled for early summer.

• U.S. News & World Report names Orlando Health hospitals among the nation’s top 50 hospitals for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery

  Orlando, Fla. (August 1, 2023) – U.S. News & World Report has recognized Orlando Health hospitals in three categories in its 2023-24 Best Hospitals rankings. The distinctions include a top 50 national ranking in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; regional rankings in Florida and the Orlando area; and high performing ratings in adult specialties and adult procedure and conditions.

• Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute’s two cardiology groups merge

  ORLANDO, Fla. (April 1, 2016) --- Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute’s two cardiology groups have joined to form one of the largest cardiovascular practices in Florida. Mid-Florida Cardiology Specialists and Orlando Heart Center will begin the merger process on April 1, 2016. Named the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute, the new combined practice consists of 42 physicians, 280 team members and 13 locations throughout Central Florida. For patients and their families, the new practice means diverse expertise, vast experience, greater efficiency and added conveniences.

• Dr. P. Phillips Hospital Celebrates 30 Years

  The hospital, which opened in 1985 as Sand Lake Hospital, shares a unique bond with the Dr. Phillips community. Built on property that was Dr. Philip

• Arnold Palmer Hospital Honored with American Heart Association Award

  Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has received the Get With The Guidelines^® – Resuscitation Gold Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer cardiac arrests in the hospital.