Emily Quintero, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Primary Care
MIAMI, FL – September 17, 2024 – Emily Quintero, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care as a family medicine physician. She provides comprehensive primary care that includes preventive care, annual physicals, screening tests, chronic disease management and healthy lifestyle counseling. Her professional interests include women’s health, geriatrics, cardiology, mental health and community health.
“We are happy to welcome Dr. Quintero to our highly skilled team of medical professionals, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Jack A. Ziffer, Ph.D., M.D., executive vice president, chief clinical officer and chief physician executive for Baptist Health.
Dr. Quintero earned her medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine and graduated with honors in research. She completed a family medicine residency at Baptist Health West Kendall Hospital, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. She served as chief resident during this program and received a fellow clinical teaching award and the Golden Pineapple Award for her exemplary care to patients.
Dr. Quintero has published scholarly articles and presented her work at scientific symposiums. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians.
Fostering long-term relationships with her patients and their families built on trust and open communication allows Dr. Quintero to deliver personalized care that addresses not only physical health but also emotional and social wellness. Dr. Quintero focuses on treating the individual rather than the illness, which involves understanding her patients' unique backgrounds, personal circumstances and health goals. She also strives to promote health literacy and empower patients to take an active role in their healthcare decisions.
“My goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care that nurtures all aspects of my patients’ lives across their lifespan and enhances their quality of life,” Dr. Quintero said. “By embracing a full-spectrum practice, I strive to be a reliable partner in my patients’ health journeys, dedicated to their well-being every step of the way.”
Dr. Quintero is fluent in English and Spanish. She will see patients at Baptist Health Primary Care | Kendall (Town & Country), 11535 SW 88 Street, 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 is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University. 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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