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Enrique Hernandez, MD, is a vascular medicine specialist and interventional cardiologist at Advanced Vascular Cardiac & Veins in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Enrique Hernandez has been serving the great community of Miami since 2016 after serving as Associate Director of Peripherovascular Disease at the Cardiology Department of Lenox Hill Heart & Vascular Institute in New York. There, Dr. Hernandez performed the first catheter-based repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm using a completely non-surgical technique and was among the first in New York City to perform this procedure. Thereafter, he practiced in Houston, Texas with the world-renowned medical group Leachman Cardiology Associates.
Dr. Hernandez is considered a new breed of Interventional Cardiologist, having completed fellowship training in General Cardiology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in New York and Interventional Cardiology at one of the premier US programs in this field at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, where he developed expertise in complex coronary interventions via both radial and femoral approach (wrist & groin access respectively). He then trained in the treatment of complex peripheral vascular disease and aortic aneurysms at the prestigious Vascular center the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas with world-renowned physicians in that field.
His interest and skills include, in addition to complex coronary interventions, the treatment of carotid artery disease, renal and lower extremity arterial disease, aortic aneurysms, and venous disease, which includes early intervention for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) as well as ablation of varicose veins and spider veins (therapeutic and cosmetic) and stenting of deep veins.
Dr. Hernandez has been an investigator in numerous clinical trials of new therapies for coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. He currently serves as a proctor physician nationally and internationally for the most complex vascular procedures meant to save limbs from amputation. He has also published articles in esteemed medical journals and written chapters on these topics.
Dr. Hernandez strives to keep up-to-date with the latest techniques and technology, ensuring that he provides the best outcomes for his patients.
“Excellent attention from the beginnings,Dr.Hernandez very helpful in his questions and further procedures. Also, special thanks to the Sonogram Technician that did a hard work! Beautiful place!! Great Experience!”
Alejandro Sarria, MD, is one of the skilled cardiologists practicing at Cardiovascular Wellness Center located in Homestead, Florida.
Dr. Sarria attended medical school at Universidad San Martin de Porras in Lima, Peru, and graduated summa cum laude in 2002. He then completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Then, he went on to complete a cardiology fellowship and an interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular interventional fellowship at the same institution.
Dr. Sarria is presently board-certified in cardiovascular diseases, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and interventional cardiology. At Cardiovascular Wellness Center, he treats a range of conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, carotid artery disease (CAD), and peripheral artery disease (PAD), to name a few.
As a thought leader in the healthcare space, Dr. Sarria has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications throughout his career.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sarria, call Cardiovascular Wellness Center or request an appointment online today.
Benjamin Hurwitz, MD, is an experienced cardiologist at Cardiovascular Wellness Center serving adults in Homestead, Florida. He accepts most health insurance and welcomes new patients to the practice.
Dr. Hurwitz studied at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology. After graduation, he enrolled at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where he obtained his master’s degree in biomedical science policy.
In 2011, Dr. Hurwitz enrolled at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and earned his Doctor of Allopathic Medicine. Before entering private practice, Dr. Hurwitz completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
At Cardiovascular Wellness Center, Dr. Hurwitz diagnoses and treats various heart-related health conditions, including arrhythmia, high blood pressure, and heart disease. When he isn’t seeing patients, he serves as the Chief of Medicine at Homestead Hospital. He is also on the hospital’s Medical Staff Quality Committee.
Outside of work, Dr. Hurwitz is active in the cardiology community. He regularly contributes to scientific publications and speaks at conferences and industry events. Dr. Hurwitz is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Hurwitz is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Diseases), the American Board of Echocardiography, and Certified in the Board of Nuclear Cardiology. He is also a registered physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).
Dr. Hurwitz welcomes anyone seeking high-quality cardiology care to schedule an appointment at Cardiovascular Wellness Center. Call the office or request an appointment online today.
Dr. Israel Galtes is a skilled cardiologist practicing at the Cardiovascular Wellness Center in Homestead, Florida.
Dr. Galtes was born in Havana, Cuba, and obtained his medical degree from the University of Havana School of Medicine. Early in his education, he paid close attention to the importance of history taking and physical examination, as technological resources were scarce at that time. His professors rapidly infused him with the philosophy of devoted patient care and true concern for the ill.
He graduated with honors and was selected to participate in the Talent Program, a selected group of doctors who, based on their accomplishments, were granted the subspecialty of their choice at a time when this was a great privilege. Dr. Galtes was planning to enter his cardiology training then.
Despite this, Dr. Galtes decided to emigrate to the US and, after sitting for the medical board examinations, started training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, where he specialized in Internal Medicine. During his residency, he received the Best Intern Award as well as the Alfred Pick Award for Academic Excellence.
He continued his training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, where he completed his Cardiology Fellowship. Later, he dedicated a year to Interventional Cardiology training.
Dr. Galtes truly believes in up to date knowledge of the advances in cardiovascular medicine as a way to provide optimal patient care. He mentors medical students and residents and assists to most major cardiovascular conferences yearly.
Dr. Galtes is also a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Diseases), the American Board of Echocardiography and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Dr. Galtes also specializes in treating venous disorders. Under his leadership, the Homestead Cardiac and Vein Center was created to treat lower extremity venous disease.
In his spare time, Dr. Galtes dedicates time to his horse breeding ranch; he also enjoys photography, tennis, and water sports.
Mauricio Buendia, MD, is one of the skilled cardiologists at Cardiovascular Wellness Center located in Homestead, Florida.
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Dr. Buendia attended medical school at Universidad El Bosque Medical School in Bogota. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Buendia completed a fellowship in special immunology at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. He then went on to complete his internal medicine internship and residency and his cardiology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
To maintain the highest standard of care for his patients, Dr. Buendia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (internal medicine), the National Board of Echocardiography (adult comprehensive echocardiography), the American Board of Internal Medicine (cardiovascular disease), and the Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
As an active healthcare professional, Dr. Buendia has contributed to numerous publications throughout his career.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Buendia, call Cardiovascular Wellness Center or request one online today.
