Cardiac and Vascular

Cutting-Edge Treatments and Comprehensive Heart Care

The UHealth Cardiac and Vascular team offers the most advanced, innovative heart and vascular care available in the region. Our experts are among the elite cardiac and vascular physician-scientists in the world, developing new, lifesaving approaches for the treatment of heart and vascular conditions.

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Schedule an appointment with a UHealth Cardiovascular Expert.

• Cardiology Appointments: 305-243-5554

• Cardiac Surgery Appointments: 305-689-2784

• Vascular Surgery Appointments: 305-243-0783

• Request an appointment online.

Discover the difference of our Cardiac & Vascular Program

As the only academic-based cardiac and vascular program in South Florida, we offer patients a unique approach to clinical innovation and access to the latest research and technologies. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively with experts from cardiac and thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, endocrinology, oncology, radiology, and neurology — among others.

Know Your Heart Risk

If you have a diagnosis or family history of certain cardiovascular diseases — such as hypertension, high cholesterol, heart attack, stroke, or other conditions — this free risk assessment will provide you with important insights to your heart health and alert you if you are eligible for a low-cost calcium screening.

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Conditions and Treatments

Meet Our Experts

Cardiology Team

Our comprehensive cardiology team provides expert diagnosis and treatment for all heart conditions, from preventive care to advanced interventional procedures.

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Cardiac Surgery Team

Our world-class cardiac surgeons perform complex heart operations including bypass surgery, valve repair, and minimally invasive procedures with exceptional outcomes.

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Vascular Surgery Team

Our vascular specialists treat diseases of blood vessels throughout the body, offering both surgical and minimally invasive treatments for optimal circulation health.

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Awards & Accolades

Aortic Valve USNWR High Performing Hospital

Heart Arrhythmia USNWR High Performing Hospital

Heart Bypass Surgery USNWR High Performing Hospital

Heart Failure USNWR High Performing Hospital

MEET OUR CHIEF OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE

Meet Yiannis Chatzizisis, M.D., Ph.D., world-renowned interventional and imaging cardiologist and UHealth's Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Chatzizisis discusses how his Computational Cardiovascular Simulations Center will bring digital medicine and innovative therapies to cardiac care.

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MEET OUR CHIEF OF CARDIAC SURGERY

Juan Pablo Umaña, M.D. is an internationally recognized leader in cardiovascular surgery, and professor and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Known for his pioneering contributions to aortic and mitral valve repair, Dr. Umaña brings not only surgical excellence but also a deep commitment to patient-centered care.

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VASCULAR SURGERY FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

Dr. Jorge Rey, Chief of Vascular Surgery at the University of Miami Health System, describes the symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD). He explains how innovative treatments performed by a team of specialists at UHealth are helping to get patients back on their feet.

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