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One of South Florida’s top heart surgeons is moving his practice to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to join the rapidly growing cardiovascular powerhouse at the University of Miami Health System (UHealth). Donald B. Williams, M.D., is leaving Mount Sinai Medical Center on Miami Beach after 19 years and bringing his two partners to be part of the UHealth team.

(l-r) Dr. Roger Carrillo, Dr. Donald Williams and Dr. Andres Medina.

In his 19 years at Mount Sinai, Williams has gained a reputation as one of the top cardiac surgeons in the area. His specialties are coronary bypass, valve repair and aortic surgery. Williams has published a number of studies in such journals as the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He has ongoing studies in prosthetic valve replacement and mitral valve repair, and has published authoritative studies on coronary bypass and valve replacement in the elderly.

Joining him is Roger G. Carrillo, M.D., and Andres Medina, M.D.