Click here to refer a patient for cardiothoracic surgery, heart valve surgery, surgical cardiac ablation, vascular and endovascular surgery, or coronary artery surgery.

Refer a Patient

We know heart care is an emotional time and procedure, not just for patients but also the physicians who care for them. We’re here for everyone.

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.

Our multidisciplinary team is your partner throughout every step of the patient journey. You can also call us at:

305-585-4564

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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.

    Joao Braghiroli

    Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology

    Efren Buitrago

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    Rosario Colombo

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    Alexandre Ferreira

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    Camilo Gomez

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    Walid Ibrahim

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    Hari Mallidi

    Cardiac Surgery

    Cesar Mendoza

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    Ivan Mendoza

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    Chaitra Mohan

    Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine

    Bashar Obeidou

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    Jorge Penalver Leon

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    Hector Rivera

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    Rhea Sancassani

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    Assaf Tzur

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    Anila Veerani

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    Juan Zambrano

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