Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care Expands Interventional Radiology Program with Nine Physicians
MIAMI, FL – April 17, 2026 – Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care announces the addition of nine highly skilled interventional radiology physicians to Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, further strengthening its commitment to advanced, minimally invasive care.
The physicians include Constantino Peña, M.D., who will serve as system chief of interventional radiology for Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, Julio Baquero, M.D., Ripal Gandhi, M.D., Daniela Del Valle Garcia Garcia, M.D., Adam Geronemus, M.D., Ronald Mora Arria, M.D., Govindarajan Narayanan, M.D., Alex Powell, M.D., and Brian Schiro, M.D. Together, they bring extensive expertise in vascular interventional radiology, with Drs. Narayanan and Gandhi also specializing in interventional oncology, further strengthening the program alongside Gina Landinez, M.D., an established team member.
“This outstanding group of interventional radiologists strengthens our multidisciplinary team and enhances the care we provide to patients,” said Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., system chief executive of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care; chief medical executive of Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute; director of minimally invasive surgery; Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute; and chair and professor of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. “Their expertise in image-guided, minimally invasive procedures expands our ability to deliver innovative, patient-centered care and provides new treatment options for complex vascular and oncologic conditions.”
Interventional radiology plays a critical role in modern healthcare by offering minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery. Using advanced imaging techniques, these physicians diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including vascular disease, tumors and other complex disorders, often resulting in shorter recovery times and improved patient outcomes.
As part of Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, the physicians will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to provide comprehensive, coordinated care. Their addition enhances the Institute’s ability to offer leading-edge therapies and expand access to advanced outpatient procedures for patients across South Florida.
“This exceptional team helps broaden our interventional radiology capabilities and expand access to advanced, minimally invasive care across the communities we serve,” said Ashford Denman, vice president of operations at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care. “It also supports a better patient experience by making high-quality, efficient treatment more accessible.”
The physicians will see patients at Baptist Health Interventional Radiology | Kendall, located at 8950 North Kendall Drive, Suite 504W, Miami. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 786-595-0575 or by visiting BaptistHealth.net/Heart.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 29,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare organization in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
