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Pascual De Santis, M.D., is an endocrinologist with Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties integrated within Baptist Health South Florida. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the endocrine system – the complex network of hormone-secreting glands in the human body.

Several conditions can be caused by an under or overproduction of hormones, an inability to process certain hormones or other problems relating to the endocrine system. Diabetes and thyroid disorders are two of the most common conditions he treats. He also specializes in pituitary diseases and adrenal disorders. He obtained his medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina in Caracas, Venezuela. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. His post-doctoral training includes two fellowships – one in clinical pharmacology at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and one in endocrinology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He has authored several scientific articles in his specialty and has presented posters and abstracts at numerous national and international meetings.

Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he is also a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Paulo Carvalho, M.D., MBA, is a family medicine and geriatric medicine physician with Baptist Health Concierge Medicine. He had more than 10 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient care settings and specializes in preventive care, chronic disease management and the coordination of ongoing medical care for concierge medicine patients. He is board certified in family medicine and geriatrics.

Prior to joining Baptist Health Dr. Carvalho was a primary care physician and geriatrician at One Medical in New York, N.Y.

Dr. Carvalho earned his medical degree at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais School of Medicine in Brazil and an Executive Master of Business Administration degree with a focus in healthcare at the University of Miami Herbert School of Business. His clinical training includes a family medicine residency at Borinquen Medical Centers in Miami as well as a geriatrics fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine in New York, N.Y., where he received the STAR (Strive to Achieve Relationships) Award for embodying Mount Sinai’s values and service behaviors.

Dr. Carvalho believes that socialization and good humor are important in maintaining physical, mental and spiritual health. With this in mind, he develops strong and meaningful connections with his patients and educates and empowers them to make well-informed decisions about their health. He also advocates for his patients and works diligently in the coordination of their care with specialists, pharmacies, specialty clinics and hospitals, as needed.

Dr. Carvalho is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor cycling, playing musical instruments, watching short videos online, going to the movies and attending religious services at synagogue.