August 11, 2023 – Board-certified cardiologist Ricardo Luis de la Villa Pagán, M.D., recently joined Baptist Health. Dr. de la Villa Pagán specializes in non-invasive cardiology and provides care for patients with a variety of heart conditions. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. de la Villa Pagán to our expert team as he excelled as one of the top cardiology fellows at Columbia’s prestigious program,” says Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., deputy director of the Institute, chief of cardiology and co-medical director of the lipid management program of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. “He rose to the top of his program for a reason. His dedication to innovation and holistic care will benefit our patients, our cardiology team and all our Institutes.”
Prior to joining Baptist Heath, Dr. de la Villa Pagán completed his cardiology fellowship through the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He earned chief fellow of cardiology for his outstanding clinical work and commitment to quality care.
Committed to improving all aspects of patient care, Dr. de la Villa Pagán has been involved in both clinical research and quality improvement initiatives. His work has been published in multiple medical journals, including Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the Journal of Cardiac Failure and Circulation. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. de la Villa Pagán earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico’s School of Medicine before completing his internal medicine residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and West.
Through a combination of advanced therapies and compassionate care, Dr. de la Villa Pagán prioritizes all aspects of his patients’ health.
“I hope to empower my patients through knowledge and shared decision-making,” says Dr. de la Villa Pagán. “Through continuous support and education, I help my patients overcome obstacles to care and achieve the best possible outcomes.”
He will see patients at 7400 SW 87 Ave., Suite 100, Miami, FL 33173.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 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 centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. 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 by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
