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UF Health Heart & Vascular Hospital

Address

1505 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Directions, parking and more

Phone Numbers

Appointment (352) 265-9928

Hours of Operation

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Built around the needs of the patient, the UF Health Heart & Vascular Hospital is designed with safety and efficiency in mind. Patients have streamlined access to highly specialized, comprehensive outpatient treatment options and inpatient services in one location. Our heart patients also benefit from compassionate care delivered by outstanding faculty physicians and clinical experts collaborating in a world-class medical facility. The UF Health Heart & Vascular Hospital is designed to meet their unique needs, with improved efficiency and operations as well as a welcoming, accessible design.

Inpatient features

General operating rooms (ORs)

  • Three cardiac ORs
  • Two vascular ORs

Hybrid ORs

  • One cardiac hybrid OR
  • Two vascular hybrid ORs
  • Hybrid ORs enable surgical teams to accommodate several different procedures simultaneously. Patients with complex heart conditions do not need to be transported to different locations to undergo lifesaving surgeries or advanced imaging

Pre- and postoperation unit and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)

  • 38 pre/postop rooms
  • 16 PACU beds
  • This is where patients go before they undergo a surgical procedure, and where they are taken for recovery following their procedure while anesthesia wears off

Patient rooms

  • 72 private ICU rooms, equipped with patient lifts, bedside dialysis and surgical procedure lights to lessen the need to move patients; accommodations for family, including furniture (table top and sofa/bed)
  • 48 medical/surgical private inpatient rooms with accommodations for family, including furniture (table top and sofa/bed)
    • Natural light with wall-to-wall windows and original art that represents Florida landscape and nature scenes
    • Multi-level lighting, including a procedure light for clinical staff, ambient overhead light and a reading light for the patient
    • Patient control of room lighting and window blinds from pillow speaker, which also contains TV speaker and nurse call button
    • Specially designed ''water-friendly ''or ''wet'' wheelchair-accessible bathrooms that accommodate support staff to maintain patient safety
    • Infotainment system with large flat-screen TV monitor and interactive bedside tablets for patients and family members to use for patient education, hospital information and entertainment
      • The system allows patients and visitors to view details about their specific care team, access instructions and education assigned by their physicians and nurses, and discover available resources at UF Health
      • It will also provide all standard TV channels, relaxation and white noise channels, and the ability for patients to stream their own media

Outpatient features

Physician outpatient practices (located on first floor)

  • UF Health Cardiology – Heart & Vascular Hospital
  • UF Health Surgical Specialists – Heart & Vascular Hospital
  • Here, our UF College of Medicine heart and vascular care teams provide evaluation, diagnosis and follow-up appointments for patients who require care in cardiology, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and vascular surgery
    • This setup is unique and the best environment for quality care because our surgeons and cardiologists are located in close proximity. This supports consultation between disciplines and communication between medical teams for the best outcomes
    • The space includes 20 exam rooms

Heart station

  • A heart station is located at the end of the practice area, at the back of the main waiting room. The team here provides noninvasive cardiac testing for outpatients of the clinical practice, as well as for inpatients staying in the hospital

General diagnostic services

  • Outpatient Lab — Blood Draw Station
  • Pre-surgery clinic
  • Pulmonary function testing (breathing function)
  • Radiology suite

Cath labs

  • Two cardiac catheterization labs are located on the second floor near the surgical ORs and can be used for outpatient or inpatient purposes. It allows a cardiologist to see the blood flow to and from the heart, to check for any defects and to determine if a patient may benefit from treatment or surgery

Additional features

  • Roof terrace, located on the third floor, includes:
    • An open terrace with beautiful views, offering fresh air and green space as a respite for patients, visitors, faculty, residents, staff, students and volunteers
    • Telemetry – a remote monitoring system outdoors for patients who need constant heart function monitoring. It gives them the freedom to leave their hospital rooms and enjoy this space safely
    • Healing Garden, Reflection Pond, Waterscape and Outdoor Walkway located in front of the hospital
      • The Healing Garden and its original pond (opened with the UF Health Cancer Hospital in 2009) is now enhanced with an elegant waterscape
      • A second, more rustic pond is featured with a pathway and metal gazebo overlooking a more rustic landscape with a lime rock spring/waterfall
      • Rush Lake is featured with a walking path for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy
      • Sanctuary of Wisdom, located on the second floor, is designed for prayer and contemplation, inclusive of all religions and belief systems. It can be used by patients, visitors, faculty and staff
  • Raising Work at Hope Café
    • Café dining options include a full-service salad bar and small stations with a variety of healthy foods
    • The area has plenty of indoor seating for patients, visitors and staff, plus outside terraces on both sides

UF Health is Now a National Medical Center for Team USA

We are here to proudly champion Team USA’s health as the newest member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network, providing elite athletes access to the same world-class health care available to you and your family.

Athlete Grant Holloway jumping hurdles with Olympics logos overlaid at the top of the image

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For your convenience and peace of mind

  • Accessibility

    Aids and services are available to help people with disabilities communicate effectively.

  • ATM and Banking

    Many of UF Health's properties have various branch ATMs and/or branch offices.

  • Baby-Changing Station

    Baby-changing stations are available in many of UF Health's restrooms.

  • Coffee

    Options include Opus Coffee and Starbucks in the hospital atriums.

  • Free Wifi

    Patients and guests get free wireless internet access at UF Health hospitals.

  • Gardens and Outdoor Spaces

    The Garden of Hope, Sun Terrace, and other spaces help patients and families relax.

  • Gender-Neutral Restroom

    Gender-neutral, public restrooms are located throughout UF Health's properties.

  • Gift Shops

    The Gift Stops offer a wide variety of gifts and products for patients and families.

  • Interpreters / Hearing Impaired

    UF Health provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

  • Medical Records

    You can download a form or call (352) 594-0909 to have medical records mailed or faxed.

  • Notary Public

    Notary services are available to patients and visitors Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Smoke-Free

    Smoking, chewing tobacco, or using electronic cigarettes is prohibited on UF Health properties.

  • Social Services

    Social workers are part of the patient's care team and work with medical staff and nurses.

  • Virtual Care

    In some cases, UF Health offers telehealth care via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.

  • Virtual Visitation

    In some cases, UF Health offers telehealth visits via a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet.

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