After more than 30 years of cardiology services to patients in St. Johns County and the surrounding areas, St. Augustine Cardiology Associates is set to close its doors at the end of 2024.
Starting in January 2025, First Coast Heart & Vascular Center (FCH) will assume management of the practice, offering patients the option to continue care at the 201 Health Park Blvd. location or choose from FCH’s numerous other locations for cardiology services.
The closure of St. Augustine Cardiology Associates follows the passing of Dr. Robert N. Signor in October of this year after his courageous battle with colon cancer. Shortly thereafter, his cardiology partner, Dr. Ferris E. George, announced his retirement and the decision to transition patients to FCH.
“We are honored to be entrusted by St. Augustine Cardiology Associates to continue the care of their patients, ensuring their heart health remains in excellent hands,” said Dr. Neil Sanghvi, MD, chief of cardiology and director of electrophysiology at UF Health St. Johns Flagler Hospital, and general cardiology and electrophysiology specialist at FCH.
FHC notified current St. Augustine Cardiology Associates about the transition in early November, letting them know about the imminent change and what to expect at their first visit.
George also notified his patients about the transition, explaining that FCH will be sending new providers to the 201 Health Park Blvd. location to ensure continuity of care while also providing patients with the option to transition to a FCH location elsewhere in Northeast Florida.
“At First Coast Heart & Vascular Center, we take pride in providing quality care to our patients,” said Dr. Dinesh Pubbi, MD, general cardiology and electrophysiology specialist at FCH. “We offer a broad range of services and have experienced cardiologists using the latest technologies to provide accurate diagnosis and effective personalized treatments. We welcome these new patients and their families to our practice.”
Beginning Jan. 13, St. Augustine Cardiology Associates will officially become First Coast Heart & Vascular Center. All current patients will be assigned to one of FCH’s cardiologists — Dr. Vincent J. Caracciolo, Dr. Christopher Edwards or Dr. Miciah Jones — at the existing St. Augustine Cardiology Associates location.
