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Louis Astra

Dr. Louis Astra

Thoracic SurgerySurgeryVascular Surgery

OVERVIEW

Dr. Astra holds board certification as a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon and as a general surgeon. Born in Philadelphia, he received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania before heading to medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. He continued his medical training via an internship and residency at Wayne State University’s Detroit Medical Center prior to undertaking a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Ohio State University. Dr. Astra has advanced training in robotic-assisted surgery and specializes in treating patients with benign and malignant lung disease and esophageal disorders; cardiac disorders including atrial fibrillation, heart arrhythmia, aortic disease, stenosis and heart valve disease; and peripheral vascular disease. He also offers the latest diagnostic procedures for lung concerns and performs minimally invasive venous surgery and cardiac device implantation.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Astra's Rating
18 Ratings with 1 Review
Patient Perspective
4.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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1501 S Pinellas Ave Ste T, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
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2.0 Office cleanliness
2.0 Courteous staff
2.0 Scheduling flexibility
Florida Hospital Physicians Group
1501 S Pinellas Ave Ste T
Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
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"I met Dr Astra after I feel off my horse and broke several ribs, I really made the mistake of ditching off the side when he spooked so bad Well Advent ER convincingly told me I should be observed overnight. Well I still am not sure how many ribs broke and the numbers on the neumothorax were around 15%-20%. Well saw Dr Astra that evening briefly and he said we will push oxygen and it should improve I was told I would see him at 9Am. Noon came and they took off the mask said oxygen good and heart rate so that Doctor said ready to go will submit script and we will give you something for pain. The Nasid he prescribed made me sick they wanted to add an anti nausea drug but I said no. Then at 12:30 they run in and tell me they are not releasing me and nothing by mouth (of course they had already given me breakfast. My husband comes up, he does not want me in hospital with a chest tube. My internist back in Baltimore said that’s a very invasive procedure and extremely painful., also you could ...
try to discuss needle aspiration, with follow up. So end of story Dr. Astra rushes in. We start to ask to see the X-rays, Dr. Astra says he has no time problem in surgery today I’m too busy you went to 20% (question wasn’t it around that yesterday can you please show us on xrays. No he has surgeries too busy, my husband was really mad and he told the Dr. We were leaving AMA. Form is rushed to me, I signed it to get out but I WAS NOT informed so it was not an informed consent. Follow up fall from horse Monday around noon spent Tuesday and Wednesday until 3pm. In Advent ER then North Pinellas Advent. Went home suffered thru until Primary at 8am Friday. X-rays showed neumothorax down to 5%. Stay still and relax 4-6 weeks. Gave me a few day of pain pills and went home Dr. Astra was unprofessional, rude, and refused to give us any info. I mean he was just angry and nasty when questioned. Extremely bad experience "
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  • December 27, 2019

LOCATIONS

1501 S Pinellas Ave Ste T
Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Medicaid Accepted
Adventhealth North Pinellas
1395 South Pinellas Ave
Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
1501 S Pinellas Avenue Ste T
Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689
8607 Easthaven Ct Ste 102
New Port Richey, FL, 34655

CONDITIONS TREATED

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Graduated 1996
Residency
Wayne State University

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (45)

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  • BCBS Florida myBlue
  • Neighborhood Health Partnership Commercial
  • HealthSpan Access PPO
  • CIGNA HMO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • Humana Preferred PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • Coventry FL Employer Group PPO
  • Coventry FL Employer Group HMO Open Access
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana HMO Premier
  • First Health PPO
  • AvMed Empower
  • Florida Blue BlueSelect
  • Florida Blue BlueOptions
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Avmed Choice
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Humana National POS
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Humana HMO Select
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Aetna HMO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Florida Blue BlueCare HMO
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • CIGNA LocalPlus
  • Humana Tampa Bay CoreNet
  • AvMed Engage
  • BCBS FL Blue Choice
  • Bright Health Orlando
  • Florida Blue SimplyBlue
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • Oscar Insurance FL
  • Tampa AdventHealth and HCA
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • AvMed Choice POS - Large Group
  • AvMed Empower - Small Employer Groups (1-50)
  • Bright Health Plan Individual & Family
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