University of Miami Health System

UHealth Doctor Reveals Life-Saving Acronym

UHealth Doctor Reveals Life-Saving Acronym

Gillian Gordon Perue, M.D., Assistant Professor of Neurology and Vascular Neurologist at the University of Miami Health System, discusses stroke awareness and the acronym we all need to know to save lives. Crystal Williams, a young mom and stroke survivor, shares her story.

World-Renowned Cardiac Surgeon Performs Minimally Invasive Procedure

World-Renowned Cardiac Surgeon Performs Minimally Invasive Procedure

Joseph Lamelas, M.D., Chief and Program Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Miami Health System, discusses aortic valve replacement, and how a minimally invasive procedure he pioneered is helping patients get back on their feet and back to their lives. Juan Quesada is one of those patients.

Cochlear Implants Offer Teen Life-Changing Journey

Cochlear Implants Offer Teen Life-Changing Journey

Ivette Cejas, Ph.D., is a psychologist and Director of Family Support Services as part of the Children’s Hearing Program at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System. For information on hearing loss treatments and services click here or visit the UHealth Collective.

UHealth’s Stroke Division Helps Patients Reclaim Their Lives

UHealth’s Stroke Division Helps Patients Reclaim Their Lives

Dr. Jose G. Romano, Professor of Neurology and the Chief of the Stroke Division at the University of Miami Health System, describes the symptoms of stroke, and how a team of specialists at UHealth's Stroke Division is getting patients back on their feet and enjoying their lives. Cipora Auslander is one of those patients.

Vascular Surgery for Peripheral Artery Disease

Vascular Surgery for Peripheral Artery Disease

Dr. Jorge Rey, a vascular surgeon at the University of Miami Health System, describes the symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and the innovative treatments a team of specialists at UHealth are using to get patients back on their feet. David Raska is one of those patients.

UHealth Cardiologist Discusses Reversing Heart Failure

UHealth Cardiologist Discusses Reversing Heart Failure

Luanda Grazette, M.D., M.P.H., FACC, a cardiologist and director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Failure Recovery Program at the University of Miami Health System, discusses heart disease, what we can do to prevent it, and how UHealth is working to manage and in some cases reverse heart failure in patients. Dominick Esposito is one of those patients.

World-Renowned Leukemia Specialist Now Treating Patients at Sylvester

World-Renowned Leukemia Specialist Now Treating Patients at Sylvester

Dr. Mikkael Sekeres, the new Chief of Hematology and leukemia specialist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, discusses how patients with blood and bone marrow cancers are taking extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how advancements in therapies are helping leukemia patients live longer, healthier lives.

When it Comes to Weight Loss, Age Is Just a Number

When it Comes to Weight Loss, Age Is Just a Number

Michelle Pearlman, M.D., a gastroenterologist who specializes in weight management and nutrition at the University of Miami Health System, discusses aging and weight loss and why it's never too late to make healthier choices. Agustin Arellano is one of those patients.