My Biography
Robert M. Dewhurst, MD, FACC, is board certified in internal medicine. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA located in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida, Dr. Dewhurst specializes in clinical cardiology, multi-slice CT coronary angiography, pacemaker, and defibrillator implantation. Dr. Dewhurst completed his residency at the University of South Florida in internal medicine and a subsequent fellowship at the University of South Florida Division of Cardiology in Tampa, Florida. He is involved in clinical cardiovascular research, and his findings have been published in the American Journal of Cardiology. He received his certification in cardiovascular diseases from the American Board of Internal MedicineIn addition, Dr. Dewhurts runs a pulmonary hypertension clinic, diagnosing and treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, using all available classes of medications. He is affiliated with several medical facilities in Florida, including South Bay Hospital.At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, Dr. Dewhurst works closely with his patients to diagnose and treat their unique cardiovascular conditions
My Locations
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Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2025
My best doctor. Cares, listens, and explains. Relatable and takes the time to address all concerns. Makes sure only on the right meds that only needed and understands parient's concerns and side effects.
Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2025
Dr. Dewhurst is great! Have been going to him for years! He has great expertise and always takes into consideration my feelings. Always asks if I have questions and answers them thoroughly.
rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2025
Dr Dewhurst listens to my concerns and provides thorough, descriptive answers to my questions. I find him to be an excellent physician who I do and have literally trusted with my heart and my life.
Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2025
Dr Dewhurst is personable, patient and good at putting you at ease. He always takes the time to actually listen to my questions and concerns and to provide very thorough answers and explanations about my condition.
Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2025
He is a fantastic doctor… He listens to everything you have to say… He acts interested in you as a patient… He never seems to be rushed… I would give him six starsPatient Submitted Review
Mar-2025
Dolores and Dr. Duhurst answered all my questions all my concerns about having the dual leadless pacemaker. Dolores was unbelievable at getting me in right away. I am so grateful and so appreciative of this doctor and his staff I have never seen anything like it. It was the first time I really did not have white coat syndrome.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2025
Dr. Dewhurst is an outstanding doctor. He always leaves me with the confidence that his directions for my situation are being treated appropriately. Thank you Dr Dewhurst! You are one of the best!!rater8 Verified Patient
Feb-2025
Fantastic guy and knows his talent in his work . My mother 91 had a need battery in her pace maker went smooth and stuff at south bay hospital was excellent.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
Very professional, very knowledgeable explaining what the problems could be and the way that he was going about solving what the the actual problem is and what treatment would be needed.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
This was my first appointment with Dr Dewhurst. I found him very knowledgeable, pleasant and spent the time necessary to make me feel he is the right cardiologist for me.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
Always enjoy my visit with Dr Dewhurst. Very easy to understand and communicate with. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Staff is outstanding and friendly.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Dewhurst for many years. He is very knowledgeable, takes time with you, answers all your questions, and comforts your fears. I will have my second Heart Catherization soon. I feel safe in his care. I highly recommend Dr. Dewhurst. Wonderful bedside manner, too!Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
Very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. Leaves me feeling confident we are charting the best course for my conditions and needs. Office staff is awesome as well. Never a negative interaction with anyone at any of their multiple offices.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2025
I truly appreciate the thorough and thoughtful care I receive every time I am with this provider. Dr. Dewhurst is direct and sympathetic- a rare combination!Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Dewhurst, the office staff and nurses, and medical assistants are all terrific. I highly recommend Dr. Dewhurst.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
Dr Dewhurst has been my cardio doctor since my heart problem developed. In a word, he is ..... AWESOME . Answers all my questions in good layman's terms. Anticipates questions BFORE I ask them - - thorough and intelligent. WITHOUT any arrogance or attitude. The BEST !Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2024
Dr Dewhurst was very knowledgeable in ILD. He explained bout hypertension and told me about what a catheterization involved. I already knew the ILD wasn’t reversible. My concern is the hypertension in right side of heart. Dr Dewhurst did great job of explaining it.rater8 Verified Patient
Dec-2024
Dr. Dewhurst was his usual personable self. He reviewed and commented on my latest lab test results, and we discussed my treatment plan for the coming year. He always gives clear explanations for what he advises.Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2024
Dr. Dewhurst is thorough and attentive, consistently listening to patients and addressing their needs based on clinical information. His actions reflect a patient-centered approach to care.Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2024
Dr Dewhurst is amazing! Never disappointed! He keeps things simple and in terms you can understand. I wish ALL my doctors had the same doctor/patient rapport! Dr. Dewhurst will listen and answer any questions you have. Excellent provider!!rater8 Verified Patient
Nov-2024
Dr Dewhurst was very thorough. He spent a lot if time with my husband and me and answered all our questions. He explained all our options including our potential out of pocket costs. We ate very excited to have found Dr DewhurstPatient Submitted Review
Nov-2024
Dr Dewhurst is attentive , friendly and honest ! Listens to your concerns and throughly explains so that you have a clear understanding . A+ in my book! Makes you feel human not just a number !Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2024
I am very impressed with the professionalism shown during my recent follow-up visit by Dr. Dewhurst, his nurse, and other staff members. Intake was very thorough and allowed the team to assess my progress and current needs. Bloodwork was scheduled before my next visit. I appreciate the responsiveness of those who worked with me. Nice job.Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2024
Dr. Dewhurst has been my Cardiologist for 12 years. I have complete faith in his care for me. He is very knowledgeable, takes his time with each visit, & has a wonderful, relaxed, bedside manner. I highly recommend him.Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2024
Dr D is very Professional, personal and always takes the necessary time to explain everything in detail. I have had several Cardiologist’s and he is The Best I have ever had…. Frank Michael MazurcoPatient Submitted Review
Sep-2024
Dr Dewhurst & his staff at the Brandon & Tampa offices have always had the same courtesy & short wait times. I’ve been going there for 13+ years and I have not been disappointed. Dr Dewhurst is a super cardiologist, keeps me up to date on my condition, never hesitates to talk to me & help me understand my condition.rater8 Verified Patient
Sep-2024
What I like best about Dr Dewhurst is that he takes time to listen to me and always provides thorough explanations about my condition and my concerns. He is also personable and patient.Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2024
Dr Dewhurst is compassionate, efficient and effective as a person, cardiologist and surgeon. He has guided me thru several years of “routine” visits as well as an emergent situation and treated my issue and my concerns with skill and precision. I highly recommend Dr Dewhurst.Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2024
Dr. Dewhurst is a great, knowledgeable, experienced, and empathetic cardiologist. If not for him and Bay Area Cardiology, I think my husband wouldn’t be in the great heart health he is now. You couldn’t be in better hands.rater8 Verified Patient
Aug-2024
He is the very best.Answers all my questions and has gone above and beyond to handle my care.My husband has been under the care of another dr in this group and is very happy as well.they saved my husbands life in 2016.Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2024
Dr.Dewhurst is such a sweet man. He explains everything thoroughly & answers all questions. I travel 3 hrs. Round trip just to be seen by him. Staff is great as well & checkout lady is excellent & on point. Thumbs up all the way. 🙂Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2024
Dr Dewhurst is great!!! He spends time with me, explains about my heart and what I need to do. The ARNP was so nice and helpful. The 2 girls that work at my favorite office in Tampa and sooo friendly we feel like family.rater8 Verified Patient
Jul-2024
Dr Dewhurst is one of the best cardiologist I’ve seeing. He is very knowledgeable and professional with his patients and provides you with specific details about what type of lifestyle changes you can do as patients to help improve your cardiovascular health. Thank you Dr Dewhurst for your unwavering dedication to your patients. José Fernandezrater8 Verified Patient
Jul-2024
Dr Dewhurst has the best bedside manners, smiles and is very professional and detailed with the diagnoses, treatment. As a retired health care professional I admire him for making his patient feel comfortable and secure in his patient carePatient Submitted Review
Jul-2024
Excellent visit. Dr. Dewhurst and his entire staff made this visit a successful one. He took the time to answer all my questions and then reviewed the next steps in the treatment plan. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone seeking cardiac care.Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
Coming from the Chicago area and having access to the best doctors and being retired from the medical field I find Dr. Dewhurst of that same caliber if not better.Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
Dr Dewhurst shows his patience the utmost respect, is thorough and listens very close to what you say. He is kind and knowledgeable! I recommend him highly!rater8 Verified Patient
Jun-2024
Dr. Dewhurst is a superb physician very professional, knowledgeable, impeccable bedside manners. He explains things easily and ensures patient feel comfortable during the office visit. I definitely will recommend him to anyone he is awesome.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2024
Dr Dewhurst is the best doctor ever. He has been taken of me for years. I trust this my life. I couldn't ask for a better person & doctor. If you want the truth and the best care he is the one to be to have.Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2023
I had test done to my heart by Doctor Dewhurst, the test he did on my heart was a surprise to me because of all the years going to see Doctors about my heart he was the only one that first noticed that I had a hole in my heart so he set me up with a great Doctor that dose those procedures and just had that Doctor close the hole in my heart and now I feel great so thank you Doctor Dewhurst for finding it!!Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2022
Dr Dewhurst is a very wonderful doctor. He is compassionate and knowledgeable. I would diffently recommend him. If you are looking for a doctor he is the one. I had a procedure done and Dr Dewhurst was excellent. Thank you Dr Dewhurst for your compassion.Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2022
Very happy with all of the Bay Area Cardiology And Vascular Associates Pa Team. My hubby is alive because of the excellent and fast service we received.Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2020
I recommend Dr. Dewhurts my experience with him as been beyond expectational. I not seen him since 2017 due to personal reason. But I will say my experience with him had me feel comfortable and most of knowledgeable with my condition. I’m happy to say I am now going back to him??. Thank You to him and his staffRead more
Education & Board Certifications
Fellowship
- University of South Florida
Internship / Residency
- Dr. Dewhurst completed his residency at the University of South Florida in internal medicine and a subsequent fellowship at the University of South Florida Division of Cardiology in Tampa, Florida.
Board Certifications
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Internal Medicine
Patient Submitted Review
May-2025
A real down to earth physician that put me at ease from the moment he entered the exam room. He answered questions in layman’s terms & offered information in the same fashion. In short, I found him to be kind, respectful and caring.