Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

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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.

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

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.

“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

“I can’t say enough about the skill and care I received. It was outstanding—top notch. From pre-op to recovery, I always felt I was in excellent hands.”

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Robert Cousins

Minimally Invasive Surgery Patient

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

Physicians Spotlight

Sanjeev Kumar Gulati, M.D.

Executive Deputy Director & System Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

Alexander A. Kong Ibanez, M.D.

Cardiologist

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.

Nationally Recognized Excellence in Heart Surgery

Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care is recognized for strong heart surgery outcomes, including top ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Baptist Health Baptist Hospital earned STS’ highest 3-star rating for coronary artery bypass grafting, mitral valve surgery and multi-procedure surgery. Baptist Health South Miami Hospital also earned 3-star ratings for coronary artery bypass grafting and multi-procedure surgery.

Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute is also a 2026 Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center, recognizing excellence in mitral valve repair.

For patients, these recognitions reflect access to experienced heart surgeons in Miami, advanced surgical techniques and consistently strong outcomes across Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care.

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.