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VOTED BEST CARDIOLOGY PRACTICE IN BAY COUNTY
for the past 6 years in a row! – News Herald Best of Bay 2015-2021
TREATMENT OF ADVANCED CORONARY DISEASE Dr. Patel
uses the Impella, the “World’s Smallest Heart Pump”, to keep his patient stable during a complex stenting procedure.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT
Dr. Haghighat and Dr. Patel collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons from the Bay Medical Valve Program during a TAVR procedure.
LEADING-EDGE THERAPY FOR VASCULAR DISEASE
Dr. Haghighat places a carotid stent and enrolls his patient in a national carotid registry to follow his progress after the procedure.

Welcome to the Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida

The Cardiovascular Institute provides nationally certified cardiovascular services. We are actively engaged in clinical research to ensure access to the most advanced therapies available. Our cardiologists are board certified and represent every sub-specialty of Cardiology. With a dedicated staff and a singular commitment to comprehensive cardiovascular care, we’re working to make heart disease history.

Patients ♥ Us

“Minimal wait time, very personable staff, excellent experience.”

-Dee, August 2022

“Very pleased with my first visit to this facility. Staff was very curious and kind. My wait was minimal. Doctor asked for questions several times and explained steps for finding out what is happening.”

-Betty J., July 2022

“Every time I’ve been to Cardiovascular Institute it’s been a great experience. The staff is always pleasant and attentive, and treat you respectfully. My doctor is fantastic; very thorough, caring and easy to talk to.”

-William D., June 2022

“Went in for a Nuclear Stress Test and from signing in to walking out, ALL Staff were Polite and Professional! Thanks!”

-Dennis K., June 2022

Recent News

CVI Opens New Beach Location

February 6, 2023

With the unprecedented population growth on Panama City Beach, Cardiovascular Institute will open a second office on the west end of the beach on March 1, 2023. The new office is located inside the Beach Commerce Park, just west of Hwy 79, at 17745 Ashley Drive in zip code 32413. It will be open five… Read More
2022 Best of Bay for Cardiology

September 26, 2022

The Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida is pleased to share that Panama City News Herald readers have once again selected us as the Best of Bay 2022 – Cardiology Clinics. This makes six years in a row! We were also voted Best Vascular / Vein Clinic. Thank you to our patients, employees, and friends for… Read More
Atrial Fibrillation Awareness

September 26, 2022

Did You Know? Sometimes the first symptom of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) a patient experiences is a stroke or mini-stroke. Symptoms of AFib commonly include a racing, pounding heart rate, palpitations, light-headedness, shortness of breath, or in some patients, there are no noticeable symptoms at all. How Does AFib Increase Stroke Risk? When the heart is… Read More