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Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

701 6th St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
+1 727-823-1234

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a 480-bed tertiary care center offering a comprehensive range of medical services. Established in 1910, it became part of the Orlando Health system on October 1, 2020.

Key Services and Specialties

  • Emergency and Trauma Care: The hospital is the only state-accredited Level II Adult Trauma Center in Pinellas County, providing critical emergency services.

  • Heart and Vascular Care: The James Heart Center offers a full spectrum of cardiovascular services, including coronary artery bypass graft surgery and heart valve repair.

  • Neurosciences: The hospital features a 38-bed neurosciences unit with specialists in stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease, and includes a Level IV Epilepsy Center.

  • Maternity Care: In partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, the Center for Women and Babies provides comprehensive obstetrical services and is designated as a Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center.

  • Surgical Services: Offering a wide range of procedures from routine operations to complex specialty surgeries.

  • Rehabilitation Services: Providing a continuum of care to help patients regain independence and rebuild their lives.

Academic Programs

As a teaching hospital, Orlando Health Bayfront offers residency programs in Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pharmacy, and a fellowship in Sports Medicine.

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