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Florida Hospital North Pinellas Surgical Institute1501 S. Pinellas Avenue, Suite T, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 map
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Florida Hospital North Pinellas Surgical Institute East Haven8607 Easthaven Court, Suite 102, New Port Richey, FL 34655 map
Dr. Louis Astra is a vascular surgeon in Tarpon Springs, FL. He treats conditions affecting the circulatory system including veins, arteries & blood vessels.
Florida Hospital North Pinellas Surgical Institute
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Louis I. Astra is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(727) 942-6502
Address
1501 S. Pinellas Avenue, Suite T, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
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| Mon | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Tue | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Wed | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Thu | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Fri | 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Office Details
Florida Hospital North Pinellas Surgical Institute East Haven
Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party website unaffiliated with MD.com (http://fhnpphysicians.com/index.php/contact-us/), where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Louis Astra.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Louis I. Astra is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(727) 376-2414
Address
8607 Easthaven Court, Suite 102, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Office Hours
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Louis Astra graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine before completing a residency in General Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. He then completed a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Ohio State University.
Dr. Astra has two offices in Florida where he specializes in Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Dr. Astra works with four doctors including Dr. Pablo Acevedo and Dr. Raj Kotak.
Specialties
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Astra may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Florida, Dr. Astra performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Astra may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine that incorporates surgical procedures to treat diseases or trauma to the organs and structures of the chest – including the heart, lungs and esophagus. Dr. Astra may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
Special Interests
- Cardiac Procedures: Pacemakers, Epicardial Lead Implants & Pericardial Windows
- Surgery of the Esophagus
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Wayne State University • Detroit, MI
Residency in General Surgery
Fellowship
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Ohio State University
Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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