World-class athletes, weekend warriors, youth athletes and everyday people have access to a wide array of out-patient surgeries at the Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and leading-edge technology, the Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center provides a spectrum of services in order for patients to quickly and accurately address their orthoapedic and other surgical needs. Located in the heart of Northwest Florida, the Andrews Institute Surgery Center is dedicated to providing safe, high-quality, compassionate, cost-effective, and culturally sensitive care to our patients.
History of the Andrews Institute Surgery Center
In 2007, the Andrews Institute Surgery Center was opened in Gulf Breeze, Florida. With the joined forces of Baptist Health Care and internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon James R. Andrews, the Andrews Institute Surgery Center is a world-class institute for orthopaedics and sports medicine. The Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center is a multi-specialty surgery center that works in conjunction with the Andrews Institute.
With the creation of the Andrews Institute, Northwest Florida has become the underpinning for musculoskeletal treatments and research.
While the Andrews Institute Surgery Center has attracted national and international attention to the area for its superior medical care in orthopaedics and research, the organization has also contributed to the local economy.
Since its development, the Andrews Institute has created more than 150 new jobs in the highly technical fields of musculoskeletal research and health care.
At the Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center, it is our mission to provide safe, high-quality, compassionate, cost-effective, and culturally sensitive care to our patients while maintaining excellence and leadership through continuing education and technological innovation.
Our Patients First Philosophy
Everything we do is about patient care. Our “Patients First” philosophy starts with our professional staff, a veritable “Who’s Who” of Florida surgeons. It extends to our nurses, who appreciate how important a dose of old-fashioned “TLC” can be to a patient (and their loved ones). And, it’s why our Center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation, leading-edge technology, and unique patient amenities.
Dr. James R. Andrews
Founding Partner of Andrews Institute
Dr. James R. Andrews is one of the founding members of Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. He is also co-founder of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) a non-profit institute dedicated to injury prevention, education and research in orthopaedic and sports medicine. Doctor Andrews continues to serve as Chairman of the Board and Medical Director of ASMI. Doctor Andrews is also a founding partner and Medical Director of the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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