Yelenis Seijo De Armas, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care as a Cardiologist
MIAMI, FL – October 20, 2025 – Cardiologist Yelenis Seijo De Armas, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Dr. Seijo De Armas diagnoses, treats and manages a wide range of cardiovascular diseases, and her clinical interests include the optimization of cardiovascular health in women and expectant mothers.
Dr. Seijo De Armas earned her medical degree at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami. She completed an internal medicine residency as well as a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Florida.
During her clinical training, Dr. Seijo De Armas published her work in scientific journals, has presented at medical conferences and served on several committees and taught medical students. She contributes to the medical community as a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians.
“Dr. Seijo De Armas will bring a multidisciplinary approach to our cardiac care team, which is dedicated to the highest quality of care,” said Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., chief medical executive of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, director of minimally invasive surgery, Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, and professor and chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
Ashford Denman, vice president of operations at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, said, “The addition of Dr. Seijo De Armas to our team strengthens our longstanding commitment to clinical excellence and innovation in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.”
To provide compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Seijo De Armas takes time to get to know her patients and their unique needs and preferences. “I recognize their values, respect their autonomy and encourage open and honest communication,” she said. “I offer my patients support to address the emotional challenges that might result from illness and educate them about their condition so they can take an active role in their health and the decision-making process.”
Dr. Seijo De Armas is fluent in English and Spanish. She will see patients at two Baptist Health locations: 5000 University Dr., Ste. 3300, Coral Gables, Florida, and 7400 SW 87 Ave., Suite 100, Miami.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning 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. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its 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 & World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
