I was four years old when my parents left Cuba and came to Miami. South Florida became home, and with the exception of medical school in Kansas, it is where I have spent my life.

My interest in medicine began during my junior year at Coral Gables High School. Becoming a physician required years of study, sacrifice, and persistence, but it has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

I majored in Biology at the University of Miami before attending the University of Kansas School of Medicine. I am grateful for my time in Kansas, but I knew I wanted to return home. I completed my internship and residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where I discovered my calling in cardiology.

I then completed my cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach. My training included clinical cardiology, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. Since finishing my training, I have remained at Mount Sinai Medical Center, caring for patients in private practice.

I am board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiology. I am also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. These credentials matter, but they are not what define my work. What matters most is the trust my patients place in me.

My Philosophy of Medical Care

Early in my career, I spent much of my time in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, performing angiograms and placing stents to open blocked arteries. These procedures can be lifesaving and remain essential for the right patient at the right time.

Over the years, however, cardiology has taught us an equally important lesson: the best procedure is often the one a patient never needs. Research has shown that preventing heart disease, finding it early, and treating risk factors can make a lasting difference in a person's health.

That belief shapes how I practice today. My goal is to understand each patient's individual risks and work with them to control blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, weight, and other factors that affect the heart. I believe prevention is one of the strongest tools we have to help people live longer, healthier, and more active lives.

I now spend most of my time caring for patients in the office, where I can build long-term relationships and help them make thoughtful decisions about their health. When a procedure is necessary, my background in interventional cardiology helps me recognize when it will provide real benefit. Whenever possible, though, my goal is to help patients avoid needing one.

For me, cardiology is not only about treating heart disease. It is about helping people protect their health, stay active, and enjoy more time with the people and moments that matter most.