Lucia Blanchard, D.O., is a cardiologist with Broward Health Physician Group and practices out of Broward Health Coral Springs.
She specializes in acute care, echocardiography, congestive heart failure, myocardial infraction, and disease prevention and intervention. “I love to treat people and I think this is one field with an instantaneous award because the patients get better right away,” Dr. Blanchard said. “Cardiology incorporates critical care, high acuity, plus the continuation of care with patients.”
Dr. Blanchard has been practicing medicine since 2013. Over the years, she has participated in lectures and research projects. In 2015, she published in the Osteopathic Family Physician journal on “Congestive Heart Failure in Adults.”
One of Dr. Blanchard’s special interests in cardiology deals with clinical trials. “I am excited that women and minorities are being taken in consideration more and more in clinical trials but there is still a need in cardiology to facilitate access to treatments and new technology. I promise to work hard to facilitate such diversity,” she said.
Dr. Blanchard is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiology, and by the American Society of Echocardiography. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Blanchard completed her internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.
