Compass Surgical Partners and local physicians open cardiovascular ASC in Florida

ASC development and management company Compass Surgical Partners has partnered with local physicians to develop and launch the Cardiovascular Surgical Institute of Northwest Florida, which began performing cases at its Panama City location last month.

The 8,000-square-foot outpatient facility offers interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and vascular surgery procedures. Compass, referring to the facility as a cardiovascular ASC, says it is the “only outpatient catheterization lab within a 100-mile radius and the only facility in the region providing safe, high-quality, and affordable interventional cardiovascular and vascular procedures outside of a hospital.”

Inside the facility are two “fully equipped” catheterization labs with fixed imaging systems. Procedures provided include diagnostic and interventional coronary interventions, cardiac device implants, atrial fibrillation ablations, peripheral artery interventions, and dialysis access procedures. The partners plan to seek accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.

“Cardiovascular procedures are one of the fastest-growing segments in the ASC sector,” said Scott Bacon, Compass’ senior vice president of corporate development. “We’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformation, launching centers with physician partners that deliver real value to patients and align with how today’s interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons want to operate.”