Providing Care Throughout the Patient Journey
From diagnosis to treatment to follow-up care, we offer support for you and your family.
As South Florida’s most comprehensive heart program, we provide care and support to patients and families at every step of the journey. Below you’ll learn more about what to expect when you’re under the care of our expert team.
First and foremost, please remember: If you are experiencing dangerous symptoms of a heart problem, such as sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, numbness, or tingling on your upper body (especially on your shoulders and arms), call 911 and seek emergency help.
If you experience any other symptoms of heart problems, including chronic fatigue, and difficulty walking or climbing stairs, make an appointment with your primary care doctor or our cardiologists for an evaluation of your heart condition.
There are many types of treatment for heart problems, including medications, interventional procedures, and minimally invasive surgery. You may be treated in an outpatient clinic, hospital, or receive care at home.
After treatment, our heart team will help you recover and provide recommendations for follow-up care and ways you can manage your heart condition.
What to Expect
Whether you visit one of our outpatient offices or are admitted for treatment, you can expect to receive the finest in professional care from our heart team. The process usually proceeds as follows:
What to Expect
Whether you visit one of our outpatient offices or are admitted for treatment, you can expect to receive the finest in professional care from our heart team. The process usually proceeds as follows:
Primary Care Physician
If you are concerned about the health of your heart, contact your primary care physician, or call the Jackson Medical Group at 305-585-4564 for a private consultation.
Referral to Cardiologist
Your primary care physician or Jackson Medical Group doctor will refer you to one of Jackson’s cardiologists for tests to confirm the level of care you need.
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Referral to Cardiac Surgeon
In the event surgery is required, our cardiologists will refer you to the team of cardiac surgery experts at the Miami Heart Institute.
View ServicesReferring Physicians
Community physicians can refer patients in need of specialized cardiac or thoracic care to Jackson Heart Institute for a comprehensive evaluation. Rest assured: The doctors on our surgical team will be in touch with physicians about their referred patients throughout the entire process.
Call our physician line at 305-585-4HRT or fax to 305-355-1560.
Our multidisciplinary team is your partner throughout every step of the patient journey.
Referring Physicians
Community physicians can refer patients in need of specialized cardiac or thoracic care to Jackson Heart Institute for a comprehensive evaluation. Rest assured: The doctors on our surgical team will be in touch with physicians about their referred patients throughout the entire process.
Call our physician line at 305-585-4HRT or fax to 305-355-1560.
Our multidisciplinary team is your partner throughout every step of the patient journey.
Meet Our Heart Care Team
Our experienced cardiac specialists provide expert care for patients from newborns to adults
Our heart care team includes highly experienced, well-trained cardiologists and cardiac surgeons who work closely together to diagnose, treat, and manage cardiac conditions for patients of all ages.
