Cardiologist Yelenis Seijo De Armas, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Dr. Seijo De Armas diagnoses, treats and manages a wide range of cardiovascular diseases, and her clinical interests include the optimization of cardiovascular health in women and expectant mothers.
Yelenis Seijo De Armas, M.D.
Dr. Seijo De Armas earned her medical degree at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami. She completed an internal medicine residency as well as a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Florida.
During her clinical training, Dr. Seijo De Armas published her work in scientific journals, has presented at medical conferences and served on several committees and taught medical students. She contributes to the medical community as a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians.
“Dr. Seijo De Armas will bring a multidisciplinary approach to our cardiac care team, which is dedicated to the highest quality of care,” said Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., chief medical executive of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, director of minimally invasive surgery, Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, and professor and chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
Ashford Denman, vice president of operations at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, said, “The addition of Dr. Seijo De Armas to our team strengthens our longstanding commitment to clinical excellence and innovation in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.”
To provide compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Seijo De Armas takes time to get to know her patients and their unique needs and preferences. “I recognize their values, respect their autonomy and encourage open and honest communication,” she said. “I offer my patients support to address the emotional challenges that might result from illness and educate them about their condition so they can take an active role in their health and the decision-making process.”
Dr. Seijo De Armas is fluent in English and Spanish. She will see patients at two Baptist Health locations: 5000 University Dr., Ste. 3300, Coral Gables, Florida, and 7400 SW 87 Ave., Suite 100, Miami.
