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Jackson Health System provides a full range of cardiology services, with a special emphasis on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease, including rehabilitation and research throughout Miami-Dade County.
Services Provided At These Hospitals & Locations
Our Children’s Heart Center is the only full service cardiology program in South Florida and one of the most advanced heart centers in the United States, providing the full spectrum of congenital and acquired cardiovascular care – from simple evaluations to the most complex procedures. The center is staffed by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s child health physicians and surgeons, who are at the forefront of groundbreaking technology. To learn about the services we provide at the Children’s Heart Center, please click here.
For cardiac surgery care, Jackson Heart Institute’s team of surgeons offer comprehensive care for your heart, from initial evaluation and diagnosis to non-surgical and surgical treatments, to ongoing management of chronic conditions and transplants for end-stage disease. Surgeries performed at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson North Medical Center, and Jackson South Medical Center.
Cardiac Surgery Services
- Coronary bypass surgery for coronary artery disease
- Heart valve surgery for damaged or diseased valves
- Surgical ablation to correct dangerous irregular heartbeats
- Thoracic surgeries for problems with the lungs, esophagus, and chest
- Vascular and endovascular procedures for artery and vein problems
- Adult congenital heart surgery for previously undiagnosed conditions
- End stage heart disease for implants and transplant treatment options
Cardiac Surgery Team
- Romualdo Segurola, MD, FACS, is triple board-certified in general surgery, trauma/critical care surgery, and thoracic surgery. He specializes in cardiac and thoracic surgery with expertise in coronary artery bypass surgery, thoracoscopy-assisted surgery for atrial fibrillation, aortic root reconstruction, minimally invasive valve surgery, and treatment options for end-stage heart disease.
- Alfredo Rego, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, endovascular therapies and minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is also a clinical assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University.
- Efren Buitrago, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, and thoracic surgery. Dr. Buitrago has expertise in endovascular management of aortic disease. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Jackson Memorial Hospital, along with its academic affiliate, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, provides a full range of cardiac care including education, the latest diagnostic testing and treatments, including angioplasty and open heart surgery, advanced heart failure treatment and heart transplant, as well as a cardiac rehabilitation program.
Medical Conditions Treated
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Vasospasm
- Heart Attack
- Stress Induced Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Alcohol Induced Cardiomyopathy
- Pregnancy Related Heart Disease
- Infiltrative Diseases of Heart Muscle
- Congenital Structural Heart Diseases
- Infectious Diseases Affecting the Heart
- Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Affecting the Heart
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pericardial Disease & Pericarditis
- Heart Disease Associated w/Cancer & Chemotherapy
- Heart Disease Associated w/Endocrine Disease
- Diseases of Aorta Peripheral Vessels & Aneurysm
Surgical Services
- Coronary Angioplasty & Placement of Coronary Stents
- Closure of Heart Septal Defects & PFOs
- Alcohol Septal Ablation for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Percutaneous Closure of Perivalvular Leaks
- Valvuloplasty of Mitral, Aortic, & Pulmonic Valve Stenosis
- Percutaneous Drainage of Pericardial Fluid
- Placement of Pacemakers & Defibrillators
- Ablation Procedures
- Coronary Bypass Surgery – Including Beating Heart & Minimally Invasive
- Congenital Heart Disease Surgery (Adult & Pediatric)
- Valve Replacement & Repair
- Heart Failure Surgery
Tests, Treatments & Procedures
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiography & Stress Testing
- Cardiac & Coronary CT
- Cardiac MRI
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Nuclear Medicine
Physicians
Jackson North offers an array of cardiovascular services including extensive diagnostic tests, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, cardiovascular surgery, interventional stenting, pacemakes and automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
Specialized Services
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Angioplasty)
Tests, Treatments & Procedures
Invasive (Operative)
- Cardiac Catheterization
– Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
– Balloon Angioplasty
– Coronary Stent and Vascular Stent
– Intravascular Ultrasound - Peripheral – Endoscopic
– Balloon Angioplasty
– Vascular Stent - Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Studies)
– Studies / Ablations
– Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators / Pacemakers - Carotid Surgery
- Aortic Stenting / Surgery
- Interventional Radiological Procedures
Non-Invasive Diagnostic
- Stress Testing (Nuclear and Exercise)
- Echocardiograms
- Holter Monitoring
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Jackson North celebrated the ribbon-cutting for its new cardiac catheterization laboratory on December 2015. The Innova cardiovascular cath lab suite is a multipurpose system that positions Jackson North for continued growth of its cardiology program and quality of patient care.
The addition of a second cardiac cath suite gives Jackson North the ability to operate two cardiac cath suites simultaneously and the flexibility to continually support our community physicians and patients.
Physicians
160 N.W. 170th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33169
305-651-1100
Jackson South Medical Center’s cardiac and vascular program is focused on preventing heart and circulatory system problems and improving your quality of life. Our physicians use new, state-of-the-art equipment to pinpoint potential heart and vascular problems and create an individualized treatment plan for you.
Tests, Treatments & Procedures
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Gated Blood Pool Scan
- Holter Monitoring
- Nuclear Stress Tests
- Stress Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Ultrasound Testing
9333 S.W. 152nd Street
Miami, FL 33157
305-251-2500
Jackson Multispecialty Center located in the Health District is focused on prevention, treatment and follow-up on various cardiovascular conditions. The facility is primarily staffed with our Jackson Medical Group physicians and comprised of a network of more than 40 physicians who strive to deliver a single, high standard of health care to the Miami-Dade community. As part of Jackson Health System, our physicians practice county-wide at over 6 different specialty care centers, providing an ease of access to top quality care. To learn more about Jackson Medical Group, please click here.
Cardiology Services
Our office is staffed by our Jackson Medical Group cardiology team specializing in interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, non-invasive cardiology, adult congenital heart disease, coronary heart disease, heart failure and many other cardiovascular conditions.
Our experts are equipped to assist in the prevention and treatment of various manifestations of heart attack and stroke such as cardiac, neurological and peripheral arterial disease.
Medical Conditions Treated
- Heart Attacks
- Hypertension
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
Physicians
- Alexandre Ferreira, MD
- Rosario Colombo, MD
- Cesar Mendoza, MD
- Ivan Mendoza, MD
- Rhea Sancassani, MD
- Anila Veerani, MD
1801 N.W. 9th Avenue, Second Floor
Miami, FL 33136
786-466-8490
Jackson South Multispecialty Center is staffed with a team of Jackson Medical Group physicians that are prepared to help you maintain a healthy heart.
Specialized Services
- Cardiology
- Invasive Cardiology
Physicians
9380 S.W. 150th Street, Suite 210
Miami, FL 33176
305-256-5018