Dr. Osorio’s practice will focus on treating heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
June 19, 2023– HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, a comprehensive medical facility that has been serving the healthcare needs of South Florida for more than 70 years, today announced the addition of Dr. Jose Osorio, MD, FHRS, a board-certified clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, specialist in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. Dr. Osorio will serve as the medical director of HCA Florida Miami Electrophysiology.
Dr. Osorio most recently was the director of cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham Alabama. At Grandview, he served as the principal investigator in dozens of clinical trials investigating novel treatment options for atrial fibrillation.
Dr. Osorio is internationally recognized for his commitment and contribution to quality and practice improvement within the field of electrophysiology. His passion for improving patient care has been recognized by his professional organization, the Heart Rhythm Society, which designed educational programs to highlight the model built at Grandview Medical Center. Dr. Osorio has long championed the team-based approach to continuous quality improvement with a focus on safety, efficiency and improved outcomes. Over the years, he has hosted well over 500 clinicians in his lab (in-person and virtually) to help them improve their efficiency and outcomes.
“Through a collaborative and data-driven approach, we can make evidence-based decisions and tailor treatments to individual patients, resulting in improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction,” says Osorio.
Dr. Osorio is a native of Brazil where he earned his medical degree. He completed training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He is also board certified in cardiovascular disease in addition to his board certification in clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
“We look forward to welcoming Dr. Osorio at Mercy. He is deeply committed to establishing an innovative environment that fosters collaboration among physicians with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care,” said David Donaldson, CEO of HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. “ Driven by a passion for excellence, his innovative approach is reshaping the future of healthcare and paving the way for a more personalized and effective approach to the delivery of patient care.”
About HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital is a comprehensive medical facility that has been serving the healthcare needs of South Florida for more than 70 years. The 488-bed, acute care hospital is an award-winning facility that specializes in emergency services that are kid and senior friendly, maternity with level III NICU, general and robotic surgery, hyperbaric and wound care center, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedic and spine, primary stroke center, weight loss programs and more. Mercy is Miami-Dade’s only catholic hospital and provides patients with the best quality care in a compassionate and caring environment. Mercy is part of HCA East Florida, the largest healthcare system in Eastern Florida and an affiliate of HCA Healthcare. HCA East Florida offers multiple ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices, urgent care and free-standing emergency care facilities. Mercy Hospital is located in the heart of Coconut Grove, FL with a bay front property that makes Mercy the only hospital in Miami to be accessible by land, air and sea. For more information on Mercy Hospital, visit mercymiami.com and like us on facebook.com/MercyHospitalMiami/
