Bayfront Health St. Pete Campus To Expand With New 130,000 SF Complex

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Bayfront Health St. Petersburg is expanding its downtown footprint with a new four-story, 132,000-square-foot medical complex.

The Bayfront Health Medical Pavilion – Institute Square complex will be built just west of the James Heart Center, according to a news release from the hospital system.

The project is a partnership between Bayfront and three of the state’s top medical specialists — Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, All Florida Orthopaedic Associates, and Women’s Care. The new facility will include an outpatient imaging center and diagnostic laboratory services, Bayfront said.

The building is scheduled to open in late spring of 2025.

“The Bayfront Health Medical Pavilion – Institute Square ushers in a new era for our hospital and demonstrates our commitment in providing expanded access to high quality health care for our community,” John Moore, president of Bayfront Health St. Petersburg and senior vice president of Orlando Health West Region, said. “This new facility and the partnerships that will reside within the pavilion, are examples of our dedication to becoming the premiere destination for medical care in the Greater Tampa Bay region.”

Cancer care at the new facility will be provided by multiple oncology specialists and physicians with Florida Cancer Specialists offering expertise in urogynecology, colorectal, thoracic, lung, head and neck, breast, and skin cancer treatments, Bayfront said.

Meanwhile, All Florida Orthopaedic, which has served the Tampa Bay area for more than 30 years, will provide expertise in multiple orthopedic specialties and procedures including orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, total joint surgery, foot and ankle care, as well as treatment for upper extremities.

Bayfront previously announced in September that it will build a Women’s Pavilion in partnership with Women’s Care, a leading women’s healthcare group with more than 100 locations in the United States.

The 480-bed Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, founded in 1910, was bought by Orlando Health, a not-for-profit healthcare organization, in 2020.

“Since Bayfront Health St. Petersburg’s acquisition by Orlando Health, our focus on transformation is evident for all patients we serve,” Dr. Trina Espinola, chief medical officer, said. “Our community, team members and physicians have embraced this renewal with the loyalty, trust, and pride in the quality care that we have historically been known for. With our nationally recognized programs, we will continue to grow our clinical centers of excellence.”