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Howard M. Braver, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Beth and Howard Braver, MD in Hollywood and Aventura, Florida. He specializes in pulmonology and has more than 25 years of experience treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic disorders, including respiratory disorders.
Dr. Braverreceived his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Georgia in Athens and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed an internship in the department of medicine at the University of Florida School of Medicine in Gainesville.
Dr. Braver continued his medical training with a residency at Shands Hospital/VA Hospital Department of Medicine in Gainesville and a fellowship in the hospital’s Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Braver is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. He’s been affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood since 1997.
Dr. Braver is a member of the American Medical Association and an associate of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Chest Physicians.
Beth R. Braver, MD, is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine at Beth and Howard Braver, MD, in Hollywood and Aventura, Florida. She has more than 25 years of experience treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic disorders.
Dr. Braver earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with honors from Washington University in St. Louis and her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, where she also graduated with honors. Dr. Braver continued her medical training with an internship and residency in the Shands Hospital/VA Hospital Department of Medicine in Gainesville.
Dr. Braver has been in private practice in internal medicine since 1995. She is board certified in internal medicine.
Dr. Braver has several hospital affiliations in South Florida, including Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami. She collaborates extensively with many physicians and specialists at these institutions.
Benjamin Hurwitz, MD, is an experienced cardiologist at Cardiovascular Wellness Center serving adults in Homestead, Florida. He accepts most health insurance and welcomes new patients to the practice.
Dr. Hurwitz studied at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology. After graduation, he enrolled at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where he obtained his master’s degree in biomedical science policy.
In 2011, Dr. Hurwitz enrolled at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and earned his Doctor of Allopathic Medicine. Before entering private practice, Dr. Hurwitz completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
At Cardiovascular Wellness Center, Dr. Hurwitz diagnoses and treats various heart-related health conditions, including arrhythmia, high blood pressure, and heart disease. When he isn’t seeing patients, he serves as the Chief of Medicine at Homestead Hospital. He is also on the hospital’s Medical Staff Quality Committee.
Outside of work, Dr. Hurwitz is active in the cardiology community. He regularly contributes to scientific publications and speaks at conferences and industry events. Dr. Hurwitz is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Hurwitz is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Diseases), the American Board of Echocardiography, and Certified in the Board of Nuclear Cardiology. He is also a registered physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).
Dr. Hurwitz welcomes anyone seeking high-quality cardiology care to schedule an appointment at Cardiovascular Wellness Center. Call the office or request an appointment online today.
Mauricio Buendia, MD, is one of the skilled cardiologists at Cardiovascular Wellness Center located in Homestead, Florida.
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Dr. Buendia attended medical school at Universidad El Bosque Medical School in Bogota. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Buendia completed a fellowship in special immunology at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. He then went on to complete his internal medicine internship and residency and his cardiology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
To maintain the highest standard of care for his patients, Dr. Buendia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (internal medicine), the National Board of Echocardiography (adult comprehensive echocardiography), the American Board of Internal Medicine (cardiovascular disease), and the Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
As an active healthcare professional, Dr. Buendia has contributed to numerous publications throughout his career.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Buendia, call Cardiovascular Wellness Center or request one online today.
Dr. Israel Galtes is a skilled cardiologist practicing at the Cardiovascular Wellness Center in Homestead, Florida.
Dr. Galtes was born in Havana, Cuba, and obtained his medical degree from the University of Havana School of Medicine. Early in his education, he paid close attention to the importance of history taking and physical examination, as technological resources were scarce at that time. His professors rapidly infused him with the philosophy of devoted patient care and true concern for the ill.
He graduated with honors and was selected to participate in the Talent Program, a selected group of doctors who, based on their accomplishments, were granted the subspecialty of their choice at a time when this was a great privilege. Dr. Galtes was planning to enter his cardiology training then.
Despite this, Dr. Galtes decided to emigrate to the US and, after sitting for the medical board examinations, started training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, where he specialized in Internal Medicine. During his residency, he received the Best Intern Award as well as the Alfred Pick Award for Academic Excellence.
He continued his training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, where he completed his Cardiology Fellowship. Later, he dedicated a year to Interventional Cardiology training.
Dr. Galtes truly believes in up to date knowledge of the advances in cardiovascular medicine as a way to provide optimal patient care. He mentors medical students and residents and assists to most major cardiovascular conferences yearly.
Dr. Galtes is also a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Diseases), the American Board of Echocardiography and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Dr. Galtes also specializes in treating venous disorders. Under his leadership, the Homestead Cardiac and Vein Center was created to treat lower extremity venous disease.
In his spare time, Dr. Galtes dedicates time to his horse breeding ranch; he also enjoys photography, tennis, and water sports.
Gershwin Blyden, MD, PhD, FCP, FACP, is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist and medical director of The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, with locations in Homestead, Orlando, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Belle Glade, Tallahassee, and Hollywood, Florida. With more than 40 years of diverse experience, Dr. Blyden is an esteemed physician in his field.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in plant science from the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1967, Dr. Blyden earned a PhD in pharmacology from prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1976. Just three years later, he also earned his medical doctorate cum laude from Yale University.
In 1985, Dr. Blyden completed an internal medicine internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. That same year, he also finished his hematology/oncology and clinical pharmacology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
After graduating and completing his training, Dr. Blyden worked as an adjunct professor for the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, an associate clinical professor of hematology and oncology at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and as an associate professor of clinical pharmacy and director of the Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit at Florida A&M University’s Miami location.
Today, Dr. Blyden is a leader in the field of sickle cell treatment, case management, and research. He provides comprehensive care for chronic diseases, with a special emphasis on sickle cell anemia.
Dr. Blyden offers a variety of infusion services, school individualized education program (IEP) support, transcranial Doppler ultrasounds, and more.
Gershwin Blyden, MD, PhD, FCP, FACP, is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist and medical director of The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, with locations in Homestead, Orlando, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Belle Glade, Tallahassee, and Hollywood, Florida. With more than 40 years of diverse experience, Dr. Blyden is an esteemed physician in his field.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in plant science from the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1967, Dr. Blyden earned a PhD in pharmacology from prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1976. Just three years later, he also earned his medical doctorate cum laude from Yale University.
In 1985, Dr. Blyden completed an internal medicine internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. That same year, he also finished his hematology/oncology and clinical pharmacology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
After graduating and completing his training, Dr. Blyden worked as an adjunct professor for the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, an associate clinical professor of hematology and oncology at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and as an associate professor of clinical pharmacy and director of the Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit at Florida A&M University’s Miami location.
Today, Dr. Blyden is a leader in the field of sickle cell treatment, case management, and research. He provides comprehensive care for chronic diseases, with a special emphasis on sickle cell anemia.
Dr. Blyden offers a variety of infusion services, school individualized education program (IEP) support, transcranial Doppler ultrasounds, and more.
Beth R. Braver, MD, is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine at Beth and Howard Braver, MD, in Hollywood and Aventura, Florida. She has more than 25 years of experience treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic disorders.
Dr. Braver earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with honors from Washington University in St. Louis and her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, where she also graduated with honors. Dr. Braver continued her medical training with an internship and residency in the Shands Hospital/VA Hospital Department of Medicine in Gainesville.
Dr. Braver has been in private practice in internal medicine since 1995. She is board certified in internal medicine.
Dr. Braver has several hospital affiliations in South Florida, including Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami. She collaborates extensively with many physicians and specialists at these institutions.
Howard M. Braver, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Beth and Howard Braver, MD in Hollywood and Aventura, Florida. He specializes in pulmonology and has more than 25 years of experience treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic disorders, including respiratory disorders.
Dr. Braverreceived his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Georgia in Athens and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed an internship in the department of medicine at the University of Florida School of Medicine in Gainesville.
Dr. Braver continued his medical training with a residency at Shands Hospital/VA Hospital Department of Medicine in Gainesville and a fellowship in the hospital’s Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Braver is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. He’s been affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood since 1997.
Dr. Braver is a member of the American Medical Association and an associate of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Chest Physicians.
David E. Steiner, MD, FACC, is a founding member and the current CEO of Pinnacle Healthcare System. Board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, he currently sees patients at the practice’s location in Hollywood, Florida.
Dr. Steiner received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He then completed both his internship and residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City and his cardiology fellowship at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington.
At Pinnacle Healthcare System, Dr. Steiner practices all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, with a special interest in nuclear cardiology and echocardiology. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and developing a trusting relationship with them.
He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them at Pinnacle Healthcare System. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Steiner, call the Hollywood office or book a consultation online today.
Charles Stone, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at HealthStone Primary Care Partners, located in Hollywood, Florida.
Dr. Stone received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1991 and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1995. He then completed his internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. From there he served two years on a naval ship out of Norfolk, Virginia, as the ship's physician and then two years with the Marines in Quantico, Virginia. He then returned to UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital from 2000-2002, where he completed his residency training in internal medicine. He has been practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida, since 2002.
Outside of the office, Dr. Stone enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, exercising, and cycling.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Stone and the team at HealthStone Primary Care Partners, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Daniel Caraballo, D.O. is board certified in internal medicine. Dr.Caraballo is a cardiologist practicing in Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, Florida. He is affiliated with HCA Florida University Hospital and HCA Florida Westside Regional Hospital. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University-College of Osteopathic Medicine.
At Pinnacle Healthcare System, Dr. Caraballo practices all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, with a special interest in nuclear cardiology and echocardiology. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and developing a trusting relationship with them.
He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them at Pinnacle Healthcare System. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Caraballo, please call the Hollywood/ Pembroke Pines office or book a consultation online today.
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