Baptist Health South Florida: A Leader In Global Healthcare
With world-renowned physicians, the latest technological advancements, and groundbreaking treatments, Baptist Health is helping to lead the way in healthcare
Baptist Health South Florida is the region’s largest not-for profit healthcare organisation, renowned for its commitment to excellence, compassion and innovation. With 12 hospitals, 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient facilities, Baptist Health delivers high-quality care across a variety of specialties. Its internationally acclaimed institutes specialise in cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopaedic and sports medicine, and brain and spine care, attracting patients from around the globe.
Recognised as one of South Florida’s most awarded healthcare systems, Baptist Health consistently ranks among the nation’s top hospitals. According to U.S. News & World Report, Baptist Hospital is ranked number one in the region, and Miami Neuroscience Institute is among the top 40 in the US for neurology and neurosurgery. Additionally, Fortune magazine consistently names Baptist Health as one of the best companies to work for, while its ethical practices have garnered national recognition.
Baptist Health International, the organisation’s global arm, is one of the largest hospital-based international healthcare programmes in the US, facilitating over 14,000 patient visits annually from more than 100 countries. The programme’s multilingual patient coordinators provide 24/7 concierge services, managing appointment scheduling, insurance verification, transportation and accommodation. This seamless approach ensures international patients receive personalised and stress-free care.
A leading team
Miami Cancer Institute, nationally recognised as the number one cancer programme in South Florida, provides access to advanced clinical trials and groundbreaking treatments, such as proton therapy and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. The Institute features world-renowned doctors, including Jane Mendez, M.D., a Surgical Oncologist and Chief of Breast Surgery; John Diaz, M.D., a leader in gynaecologic oncology and robotic surgery; and Murugesan Manoharan, M.D., an innovator in urologic oncology.
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute is a hub for minimally invasive surgeries. It is home to global leaders such as Tom Nguyen, M.D., an internationally recognised expert in valve surgery; Joseph McGinn Jr., M.D., a pioneer in minimally invasive cardiac surgery; and Mehrdad Ghoreishi, M.D., a specialist in aortic surgery.
At Miami Neuroscience Institute, patients benefit from world-renowned physicians such as Michael McDermott, M.D., a leading neurosurgeon specialising in meningioma surgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D., an expert in movement disorders.
Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute attracts athletes from around the globe, with such renowned specialists as John Uribe, M.D., an Orthopaedic Surgeon and team physician for major professional sports teams; and John Zvijac, M.D., and Keith Hechtman, M.D., experts in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle.
This combination of expertise, innovation and comprehensive care makes Baptist Health’s centres of excellence the choice of international patients seeking world-class medical treatment.
Baptist Health has become a global healthcare leader with strategic partnerships that advance research, education, and innovation. Collaborations with Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University strengthen its mission to train the next generation of physicians while advancing medical knowledge.
Baptist Health remains committed to family-centred care, combining state-of-the-art technology with its core values of compassion, excellence and integrity. As the organisation looks to the future, its focus on expanding international operations, embracing new technologies and providing groundbreaking care ensures it will remain at the forefront of global healthcare for years to come.
For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/International, email us at [email protected], or call 786-596-2373 to schedule an appointment.
Baptist Health
Baptist Health, South Florida’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system, offers world-class care at its 12 hospitals, 200-plus outpatient facilities and renowned centres of excellence in cancer, heart, orthopaedics and neuroscience. With cutting-edge treatments, topranked physicians and personalised services, Baptist Health delivers compassionate, innovative care to patients worldwide.
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February 2025
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Offering readers a deep dive into the issues facing providers and payers of healthcare services around the world. Cost containment, international patient department development, the role of AI in healthcare delivery and more.