AdventHealth has opened a new medical office building in Tavares, relocating several outpatient services into a space designed to make routine visits more convenient for patients.

Exterior view of AdventHealth Waterman’s medical office building, the Tavares Medical Plaza

The 50,000-square-foot facility, located across from AdventHealth Waterman on Huffstetler Drive, officially opened Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders and residents.

The building brings together imaging, cardiac rehabilitation and lab services, with additional space reserved for future physician offices.

AdventHealth Outpatient Imaging

“Health care doesn’t always happen in big moments. Often, it’s the everyday things, like a scan, a lab test or time spent in rehab,” AdventHealth Waterman President and CEO Brandon Nudd says. “From parking to check-in to receiving care, this space was designed to make those visits simpler and easier to move through.”

AdventHealth Waterman Chief of Staff Dr. Michael Fountain shares how the new space was designed to support each step of a patient’s journey, offering convenient access to outpatient imaging, cardiac rehab and lab services while staying closely connected to hospital care.

The outpatient services were previously located inside the hospital. The new facility keeps them closely connected to the main campus while offering patients a more streamlined experience outside of the hospital setting.

AdventHealth Outpatient Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

“The care itself hasn’t changed,” AdventHealth Waterman Chief of Staff Dr. Michael Fountain says. “It’s the same teams and the same level of support, just in a space designed for these types of visits.”

Construction on the project began in early 2025 as part of a broader effort to keep pace with growth in Lake County. With the area continuing to see population increases, the new building is expected to help meet rising demand by providing more accessible options for routine care.