October 6, 2026 – Board-certified internal medicine physician Stephanie Cortina, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. Dr. Cortina provides comprehensive primary care for adults, with a particular interest in preventive health care, identifying and addressing risk factors early and helping patients take an active role in maintaining their health.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Cortina completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Cortina to Baptist Health Primary Care. Her commitment to preventive care and building meaningful relationships with patients complements our focus on providing comprehensive, high-quality and compassionate care to the communities we serve,” said Vedner Guerrier, vice president of operations, physician enterprise at Baptist Health.
Dr. Cortina earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois, and completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Memorial Healthcare System. She is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians, Florida Medical Association and Broward County Medical Association.
“I believe that the best patient care is built on genuine partnership between physician and patient, grounded in open communication and mutual respect,” Dr. Cortina said. “I prioritize patient education so that my patients feel informed and empowered to advocate for themselves and take an active role in their own health.”
Dr. Cortina will see patients at Baptist Health Primary Care | Internal Medicine Center, 8940 North Kendall Drive, Suite 900E, Miami, FL 33176.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 30,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
