Victor Maciel, M.D., joins Baptist Health as Board-Certified General Surgeon
MIAMI, FL – September 28, 2023 – Victor Maciel, M.D., recently joined Baptist Health as a board-certified general surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery. He speaks fluent English and Spanish.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Maciel to Baptist Health,” says Bernie Fernandez, M.D., chief executive officer of Baptist Health Medical Group. “His extensive training and experience in multiple surgical specialties along with his commitment to providing compassionate patient care make him a valuable addition to our team.”
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Maciel completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
In addition to his colon and rectal surgery training, Dr. Maciel completed a minimally invasive colorectal surgery fellowship at University of Texas/Houston Methodist Hospital and a minimally invasive advanced GI surgery fellowship at Jackson South Community Hospital. He also spent four years as a general and minimally invasive surgeon for Broward Surgical Specialists in West Palm Beach, FL.
“With my focus on colorectal and weight loss surgeries, I find it important to establish a trusting, caring rapport with all my patients. I want everyone to feel completely comfortable discussing sensitive topics with me so we can achieve the best possible outcomes together,” said Dr. Maciel.
After earning his medical degree from Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Guadalajara. Dr. Maciel completed his general surgery residency at Ascension Health/St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Dr. Maciel will see patients at 8950 N Kendall Dr., Suite 601W, 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. 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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