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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.
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.
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Dr. Adam Au, DO MD PhDFACOI
Internist 36.6 mi
2040 NE 163rd Street
Suite #204
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Professional Biography. Birthplace: Adelaide Australia. Dr. Adam AU grew up in New York City and attended Providence College and the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine, where he graduated with his first medical degree while taking Ph.D. courses during summer breaks. Subsequently, he has pursued novel discoveries with the University of Science, Arts and Technology, affiliated with Oxford University, to obtain his MD PhD. Historical hospital affiliations and connections include Jackson Memorial Hospital FL, Mercy Hospital FL, Larkin Community Hospital FL, Westchester General Hospital FL, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, Columbia Presbyterian College of Surgeons, Clarion Community Hospital PA. Dr. AU is an experienced internal medicine physician with 12 years of active continuous patient care contact. In addition to his experience in patient care, he has also served as Medical Director of patient rehabilitation centers in 2 centers located in Pompano and Miami, FL. He is currently in active practice as the Attending at Physicians Creek Medical Center which also serves as a teaching institution for would-be medical professionals. With an interest in medical technology and discoveries, Dr. Adam AU has also founded Interstellar Pharmaceuticals with burgeoning novel therapeutic compounds.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Vascular accesses, Echocardiograms, Electrocardiograms, Patient Care with initial diagnosis, treatment and medication management of acute and chronic conditions spanning Diabetes to Congestive Heart Failure, Experienced in Transplant Medicine, Infectious Disease treatments such as HIV AIDS treatment, Preliminary read and interpretation of imaging modalities such as Xrays, CT scans, Intra-articular injections and drainages such as knee injections and lumbar spine injections, Wound Care and Management, Physical Medicine treatments – Osteopathic Neuromuscular Treatments, Physiotherapy, Non – invasive Medical Laser Devices, Initial Evaluation and referral for pregnancies, Contraceptive therapy treatments, Medical Marijuana Certifications. Outpatient Clinic Management. IV fluid resuscitation, splinting, bracing, suturing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Physicians Creek Medical | Miami, FL | 2020 – Present. Internal Medicine Physician. General Practice
ZocDoc Telemedicine | Nationwide | 2020 – Present. Internal Medicine Physician. General Practice
One Health Medical Centers | Miami, FL | 2019 – 2020. Internal Medicine Physician. General Practice
Manatee County Clinics | Manatee C., FL | 2018 – 2019. Internal Medicine Physician. Primary Care
NYC Physicians Concierge Medicine | Nationwide | 2018 - 2020. Internal Medicine Physician Calls.
Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Internist I 2015 – • Medical Laser Treatments. CME. 2022 -
Professional License | Internal Medicine. State of Florida 2022 - ACTIVE
Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Resuscitation. State of Florida. Active
Internal Medicine Residency Certification/ Diploma. Larkin Nova South Eastern University 2014
University of Science, Arts and Technology. MD. PhD. Diploma/ Certificate
Traditional Rotating Internship Certification. Clarion Hospital. Pennsylvania PA 2012
Columbia University. NY. Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit Externship. 2011
Osteopathic Medical Degree/ Diploma. UNECOM. 2010
Eleventh Annual Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Certificate. Miami Beach, Florida. February 14 – 17, 2013
Miami Transplant Institute CME Conference Certification. Miami Beach, Florida. 2015
Thirty-second Annual Echocardiography Symposium Certificate. Baptist Health South. Miami. November 2013
Fifth Annual Coronary CTA in Emergency Department: A Hands-on Workshop Certification. Miami. Florida. October 2013
2023 Dermatology and Skin Care Workshop, 2023 Miami FL
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
FIU Asst. Prof & Research Mentor University of Miami. Office of Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach. (2014 – Ongoing). Current Research on Advances in Stents Recent Poster: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1FhF01l-5N0bN0s_gku5-FsJyhSHQcak4FfHG4utl-z0/edit • NIH Trained. Protecting Human Subject Research Participants. (Since June 2014) • Clinical Trial Assistant. International Multicenter Study Protocol for Ticagrelor vs. ASA. AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Company. • Member, of the Physiology and Pharmacology Journal Club. UNECOM (2008) Laboratory Bench Research. Focus on Neurophysiology of Migraines. Experiment: Using Light Box Assay, Cornea abrasion, and Photophobia to create migraine rodent models. • Research Assistant. Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Hospital. (2010) Perioperative anticoagulation trials. Bronx NY • Dean’s Research Fellow. (2007 – 2008)
PUBLICATIONS
Adam Au, and Sahil Verma, “In a Preliminary Simulation Data, Stent with Thinnest Strut Beta Crystalline Titanium Gold Alloy (β-Ti Au) Outperforms Typical Implants.” American Journal of Biomedical Research, vol. 6, no. 2 (2018): 46-52. doi: 10.12691/ajbr-6-2-3. • Au Adam, Protective Barrier for Fluid Conducting Lines, Espacenet. https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=US&NR=2017232235 A1&KC=A1&FT=D Last accessed: 01/01/2018 • Au Adam, The Cardiac Mass; Is it A Thrombus, Tumor or Vegetation? Take it in the Context of the Disease. JBR Journal of Clinical Diagnosis and Research. August 2016 • Case Presentation # 4: Evidence-Based Use of Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics in ACS, AF, DVT, and CVA. 50 Slides; 30 Short Cases. May 26th, 2014 • Case Presentation # 3: Redig A.J.Vaidya A.Bienfang D.C.Milligan T. A Pain in the Brain. N Eng. J Med 2013 368 e20 • Case Presentation # 2: Vaidya A., King L.Y., Lee L.S., Tucker J.K. A Complex Cause of Pleuritic Chest Pain. Interactive Medical Case. N England J Med 2012; 367:e21 • Case Presentation # 1: Anand V et. al. Disconnected. Interactive Medical Case. N England J Med 2012; 367:e10 August 16, 2012 • Au M. Adam., Baum B., Schiffman L. Michel G. Abstract: Title: Oculo- Urethro- Synovial Syndrome. American Association of Osteopathic Internists. FL(Nov. 2012) • Au M Adam (April 18, 2012). Is the History and Physical Still Relevant; comment. The Consultant.Retrieved04/26/2012 • Au Adam M, Bordenave G. Michel G. Poster Abstract: A 40-year-old male with anterior chest wall pain. Orlando FL. July 2013
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