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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

Welcome Dr. Ross Melvin

August 8, 2023

Cardiovascular Institute is pleased to welcome Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Ross Melvin. Dr. Melvin is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine, with additional certifications in Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Echocardiography. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Physiology and Psychology from Michigan State… Read More
Emergency Ablation Saves Woman’s Life

August 8, 2023

Electrophysiologist Dr. Saeed Khaja performed the procedure on a patient with a rare heart condition. Wendy Price found herself in emergency care at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay when her heart began to race 226 beats per minute because of a rare heart condition. Price’s condition is called ventricular tachycardia (VT), a life-threatening heart disorder that causes clustering… Read More
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