Danielle Press, M.D., FACS, Joins Baptist Health as an Endocrine Surgeon
MIAMI, FL – July 19, 2024 – Board-certified endocrine surgeon Danielle Press, M.D., FACS, has joined Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. She specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.
Dr. Press serves as clinical assistant professor of surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa. Prior to joining Baptist Health, she was an endocrine and general surgeon at ChristianaCare, located in Newark, Del., and assistant director of the health system’s general surgery residency.
“We are proud to welcome Dr. Press to our esteemed team of cancer care specialists at Baptist Health,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy director and chief medical officer at Miami Cancer Institute.
Dr. Press earned her medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. She completed a general surgery residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network, in Allentown, Pa. She also completed an endocrine surgery fellowship and endocrine surgery research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Press’ research interests include parathyroid and thyroid disease, as well as pheochromocytoma and other adrenal disorders. She has published articles on these topics in peer-reviewed endocrine surgery journals. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and a member of other professional associations.
Dr. Press takes time to listen to her patients, understand their goals and help them create a treatment plan that highlights their priorities. “Since each patient is different, I render an assessment and outline personalized treatment options to achieve their desired outcomes,” she said.
Dr. Press will see patients at Miami Cancer Institute, located at 8900 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning 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 South Florida 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 system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
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