Comprehensive Cardiology Care in South Florida

Our experienced cardiologists and cardiac surgeons provide care at every step of the way for all patients, from newborns to adults.

Jackson Heart Institute is South Florida’s most complete and diverse cardiology program in Miami.

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Our Cardiology Team

Our experienced cardiologists and cardiac surgeons work closely together to diagnose, treat, and manage cardiac conditions for patients of all ages.

Camilo A Gomez

Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology

Jose Luis E Velazquez Cecena

Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Joao F Braghiroli

Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology

Hany Elmahdy

Cardiovascular Disease

Ivan A Buitrago

Cardiovascular Disease

Rhea Sancassani

Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Juan P Zambrano

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology

Ivan Mendoza

Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Assaf Tzur

Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Nuclear Medicine

Alexandre Ferreira

Interventional Cardiology

Cesar Mendoza

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology

Anila Veerani

Cardiovascular Disease

Rosario A Colombo

Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Efren Buitrago

General Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery

Romualdo Segurola

General Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery

Bashar Obeidou

Interventional Cardiology

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Cardiology Services

As South Florida’s most comprehensive cardiology program, we provide care and support to patients and families at every step of the journey, from routine cardiology care to complex cardiac surgeries.

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Cardiac Care

Get you routine check-ups and access to the leaders in cardiac care in South Florida.
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Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology

Our multidisciplinary team uses advanced technology to treat heart problems with minimally invasive procedures.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery

Our experienced surgeons treat serious problems of the lungs and chest.
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Congenital Heart Treatment

We provide expert care for structural problems of the heart.
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Coronary Artery Surgery

Our skilled surgical team performs this life-saving procedure every day.
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Heart Failure and Transplantation Program

We save lives by implanting new organs and ventricular assist devices.
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Heart Valve Surgery

Our expert surgical team uses the latest techniques to repair critical valves and save lives.
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Surgical Cardiac Ablation

We can correct dangerous, irregular heartbeats.
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Transcatheter Valve Procedures

Jackson is one of the few heart centers in South Florida to perform these specialized surgeries.
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Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Our specialists skillfully treat problems of the veins and arteries.
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Dr. Segurola sitting behind a desk, he is smiling, he wears a white coat, a blue dress shirt, a purple tie, and has on glasses

Meet Dr. Romualdo Segurola

Chief of Cardiac Surgery

Chief of Cardiac Surgery, Dr. Romualdo Segurola, discusses the Jackson Health System difference and how they are at the cutting edge of heart procedures and programs. Minimally invasive heart surgery makes for faster recovery times for each patient. Learn more about Dr. Segurola’s work.

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Patient Stories

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Jackson Health System Team Cares For One of Its Own After Successful Surgery

Earlier this summer, Jackson North Medical Center’s Emergency Department treated a familiar face. The patient was Raymond Sandler, MD, medical director of gastroenterology at Jackson Medical Group’s Jackson North location. During two separate trips with his family, Dr. Sandler experienced chest discomfort, which was out of the ordinary for him.

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Local Teacher’s Life Saved After Cardiac Arrest Shortly After Diagnosis Of COVID-19

In mid-December, Brettlynn Wolff, 39, got tested for COVID-19 as a precaution for her family’s well being. Her test came back positive, and within a few days, she experienced what seemed to be a short-lived fainting spell.

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World’s Smallest Heart Pump Helps Bahamian Woman with Weak Heart

Angelique Williamson exercised regularly and had even run marathons and competed in fitness competitions. So when the 53-year-old couldn’t climb a flight of stairs in her Bahamas home without feeling winded and out of breath, she knew something was wrong.

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