Luis R. Annoni-Suau, MD, FACC

Arrhythmia Management, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease

West Coast Arrhythmia Center
14100 Fivay Road, Suite 310
Hudson, FL 34667

With a 23-year practice in the Hudson, North Pinellas, and Tampa Bay areas, Dr. Annoni offers a full array of services to diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias and other heart conditions, including the latest advancements and improvements in the field. Dr. Annoni is a firm believer in patient education, and takes pride in providing the highest-quality and most effective care for his patients. He has performed over 7,500 diagnostic electrophysiology studies, 5,000 cardiac ablations, and 7,000 device implants.

Dr. Annoni is proud that his career allows him to make positive, life-changing differences for his patients. He is passionate about playing and coaching sports, especially basketball, volleyball, and baseball. He also enjoys wine and traveling to historic places. But the most important of his hobbies is spending time with his family and friends.

He looks forward to serving the greater Tampa Bay Area for years to come.

Hospital Affiliations

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
AdventHealth of Tampa
AdventHealth of North Pinellas
Medical Center of Trinity
Morton Plant Mease – Northbay

Certifications

Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Educational Commission Foreign Medical Graduates
Puerto Rico Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine: cardiovascular diseases and electrophysiology
Testamur, NASPExAM (now the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners): Special competency in cardiac pacing and cardioversion defibrillation

Memberships

American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Heart Rhythm Society

Awards

2010 Patients Choice Award
2011 Patients Choice Award
2013 Best Doctor Award, Tampa Bay Metro Magazine
2014 Best Doctor Award, Tampa Bay Metro Magazine
2015 Best Doctor Award, Tampa Bay Metro Magazine

Curriculum Vitae

Education

1994–1995 Electrophysiology
University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida

1991–1994 Fellowship
Veterans Administration Hospital
Department of Cardiology
San Juan, Puerto Rico

1989–1991 Residency
Veterans Administration Hospital
Internal Medicine Service
San Juan, Puerto Rico

1986–1987 Internship
Jose Maria Cabral y Baez Hospital
Santiago, Dominican Republic

1982–1986 Medical School
Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra
Santiago, Dominican Republic

1981–1982 Undergraduate
Villanova University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Other Positions

2012
Boston Scientific Corporation Device Implant Proctoring Physician

1998–present
Director, Arrhythmia Center, HCA Regional Medical Center, Bayonet Point
Boston Scientific, Business Advisory Board Member

Research

2018
Annoni, L., and Yamamura, K., and Jimenez, R. “Longitudinal Surveillance Registry (LSR) of ACUITY Spiral.” ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00955708

Evaluate and report on the long term reliability and clinical performance of Boston Scientific’s ACUITY spiral lead.

2014
Annoni, L., and Yamamura, K., and Jimenez, R. “Clinical Evaluation of the Blazer® Open-Irrigated Catheter for Treatment of Type 1 Atrial Flutter (BLOCk-CTI).” ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01253200

Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Blazer open-irrigated ablation catheter for the treatment of sustained or recurrent type 1 atrial flutter.

1994
Hernandez, E., and Annoni, L. “Exercise Echocardiography Study Versus Sestamibi Exercise Myocardial Scintigraphy Study for the Detection of Coronary Artery Disease.” San Juan, Puerto Rico.

1993
Hernandez, E., and Annoni, L. “Role of Dobutamine Echocardiography in the Risk Stratification of Patients Admitted to CCU With Unstable Angina.” San Juan, Puerto Rico.

1992
Hernandez, E. and Annoni, L. “The Value of Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy in Asymptomatic Patients with Diabetic Mellitus.” San Juan, Puerto Rico.

1991
Hernandez, E. and Annoni, L. “Correlation of the Signal Average Electrocardiogram (SAECG) in Coronary Arteriographic Findings in Patients with Chest Pain. “American College of Physicians, Dorado, Puerto Rico.

1987
De Leone, Arismendy, and Annoni, L. “Benign Colorectal Polyps: Diagnosis and Management.” Dominican Medical Association Regional Meeting. Santiago, Dominican Republic.