September 13, 2023 – Board-certified cardiologist Julio Grajeda Chavez, M.D., recently joined Baptist Health. Dr. Grajeda Chavez provides general cardiac care with a special focus on preventive cardiology, lipid disorders, hypertension, valvular heart disease and congestive heart failure. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Grajeda Chavez to the Baptist Health team,” says Dr. Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., deputy director of the Institute, chief of cardiology and co-medical director of the lipid management program of Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute.“We recruit top cardiologists from the top nationally recognized programs and Dr. Grajeda Chavez is the perfect fit for us. With his passion for exceptional patient care and dedication to innovation and research, he will be an incredible asset for our community.”
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Grajeda Chavez completed his cardiology fellowship from Columbia University’s Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, earning Cardiology Fellow of the Year for his commitment to innovative care.
Outside of clinical care, Dr. Grajeda Chavez participates in a variety of research projects, including a novel study on a new technique to measure the impact of exercise and fitness on cardiac function. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Grajeda Chavez earned his medical degree from Universidad Anáhuac Faculty of Health Sciences and received multiple awards for academic excellence. He then completed his internal medicine residency at University of Miami’s Palm Beach Regional Graduate Medical Education Consortium.
Through compassionate and collaborative care, Dr. Grajeda partners with patients and their loved ones to achieve successful outcomes.
“I approach each and every one of my patients with the highest standards of knowledge, humility and professionalism,” says Dr. Grajeda Chavez. “I view each encounter with my patients as an opportunity to help, heal, support, educate and improve the quality of life of someone in need.”
He will see patients at 9915 NW 41st Street, Suite 200, Doral FL 33178 and 15955 SW 96 Street, Suite 301, Miami, FL 33196.
Dr. Grajeda Chavez is part of Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Cardiology Group. The team is composed of the most accomplished and respected professionals in their field. These top-tier physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants and clinical pharmacists work hand in hand to create a personalized approach for each and every patient. Because the cardiologists have expertise in a vast array of cardiology specialties, including advanced heart failure, cardio-oncology, clinical lipidology, resistant hypertension, vascular medicine and sports cardiology, they can focus on treating specific heart conditions with innovative solutions.
About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida 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 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. 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 (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
