Mina Rizk D.O., Joins Baptist Health as a Neurohospitalist
MIAMI, FL – September 13, 2024 – Board-certified neurologist Mina Rizk, D.O., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. In the role of neurohospitalist, Dr. Rizk will provide hospital-based care for patients with neurologic disorders. He specializes in all aspects of acute neurology, including neurocritical care, acute stroke management and epilepsy treatment.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Rizk was an acute stroke neurologist at TeleSpecialists and a veteran evaluator physician at Veteran Evaluation Services.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Rizk to our multidisciplinary team of experts, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Michael McDermott, M.D., chief medical executive and Irma and Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience at Miami Neuroscience Institute.
Dr. Rizk earned his medical degree at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a neurology residency at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami and a neurocritical care and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at AdventHealth Orlando.
Since the nervous system plays an integral role in controlling all activities within the human body, Dr. Rizk provides comprehensive patient care and considers the impact other organ systems have on the brain. “I also recognize the important role my patient’s family members play in the treatment of neurological diseases, so I include loved ones in the care plan to achieve the best outcomes for my patients,” Dr. Rizk said.
Dr. Rizk is fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic. He will treat patients at Baptist Health Baptist Hospital, located at 8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176.
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