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Specialized Care for Every Heart & Vascular Condition

Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

Specialized Care for Every Heart & Vascular Condition

Our disease-centered model connects cardiologists, vascular surgeons and imaging specialists — delivering precise diagnosis, minimally invasive options and seamless access across South Florida.

Why Choose Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

Your heart deserves the best. At Baptist Health, you’ll find world-class cardiovascular care led by top specialists using the latest technology, delivered with compassion and a patient-first approach. From your first visit to recovery and beyond, your comfort, goals, and well-being guide every decision we make. We listen, we partner, and we personalize care to meet your unique needs—because you're at the heart of everything we do.

With care available at 11 hospitals and multiple specialty centers, including our nationally recognized flagship institutes — Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute — expert treatment is always close to home.

Why Choose Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

What Sets Us Apart

  • Fellowship-trained experts across all heart and vascular specialties
  • Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures
  • 60+ clinical trials offering access to emerging therapies
  • 40+ years of leadership in cardiovascular care
  • Personalized, team-based approach
  • Serving communities across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties
What Sets Us Apart

Need Help Finding the Right Care?

Call 911 immediately if you're experiencing a heart attack or stroke symptoms. Our emergency rooms have the equipment and expertise to help you as quickly as possible.

Expert Heart & Vascular Care Close to Home

We provide convenient cardiovascular care throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties across our 11 hospitals, specialty physician practices and renowned flagship institutes: Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute.

Patient Testimonials

Discover inspiring patient testimonials that highlight the exceptional care we provide, showcasing stories of recovery, compassion, and expertise.
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“I wanted to recover as fast as I can, and that’s exactly what I did. I was walking two to three miles a day in the first couple of days. Within a week, I felt like I could do anything I was doing before.”
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Stephen Smith
Robotic Cardiac Surgery Patient
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“I have a new lease on life…it gives me more time to spend with my family, do more photography and go on more trips.”
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Arnold Kanov
Minimally Invasive Surgery Patient
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“I had the best doctors, the best care, everyone I interacted with shared the same values: being thorough, compassionate, and striving for excellence. I saw many other patients receiving the same care that I did.”
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Howard Katzman, M.D.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
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“I'm quite satisfied with the team at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac Vascular Institute. I love Dr. Chaparro. We have a very collaborative approach to care, and I love that about her.”
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Marvin Hudson
Genetic Transthyretin Amyloidosis (ATTR) Patient
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“Three weeks to the day following my surgery, I was back on the golf course playing golf.”
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John Zells
Minimally Invasive Surgery Patient
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“Every nurse, even the person who cleans the floors, is so attentive. On a scale from 1 to 10, Baptist Health is a 10—they’re magnificent all around.”
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Maria Teresa Gonzalez
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
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“The care I got was amazing, the nursing staff was amazing and the doctors all worked together. Dr. Hashimoto is my savior. I have a new lease on life, the chance for one last chapter in my life of fun. How lucky am I to have another chance?”
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Mary Lou Davis
Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Get to Know Dr. Nguyen, Our Chief Medical Executive at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

Dr. Nguyen, system chief executive of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care and chief medical executive of Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, as well as director of minimally invasive surgery and the Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and chair and professor of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. He previously led cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF, where he achieved benchmark figures in quality, outcomes, and research.

Learn More About Dr. Nguyen

Get to Know Dr. Nguyen, Our Chief Medical Executive at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

Physicians Spotlight

I-wen Wang, M.D.

I-wen Wang, M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Director of Perfusion

Marcos Agustin Nores, M.D.

Marcos Agustin Nores, M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Medical Director of Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute

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Your Heart's Best Care

Awards & Accolades

Our prestigious awards and accolades highlight our commitment to excellence in Heart & Vascular Care, reflecting our dedication to outstanding patient outcomes and innovative treatments.

Transforming Cardiovascular Care Through Innovation, Expertise, and Generosity

Our dedication to transforming cardiovascular care is evident in the remarkable achievements of our expert team, groundbreaking research, and the generous support of our community, all driving us toward a healthier future.

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