Cardiologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels. They provide preventive care, diagnose heart conditions using various tests, and develop and implement treatment plans, including lifestyle changes, medications, and procedures such as angioplasty or bypass surgery. Cardiologists assess patients' medical histories and conduct physical exams and order and interpret diagnostic tests such as ECGs, stress tests, and echocardiograms, diagnose and treat heart conditions, such as heart disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Cardiologists also provide preventive care, including lifestyle advice and risk factor management, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures, such as angiograms and catheterizations and prescribe and manage medications, including blood thinners and cholesterol-lowering drugs. Finally, they monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. The goal of a cardiologist is to help patients prevent and manage heart disease, improve their cardiovascular health, and maintain a high quality of life.

To become a cardiologist in Miami, the doctor needs to get a bachelor's degree. They then need to complete medical school and earn a Doctor of Medicine(MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine(DO) degree. Once that is done, they need to spend 3 years to finish the internal medicine residency and then the doctor needs to complete a three-year fellowship in cardiology where they'll get specialized training in diagnosing and treating heart conditions. They then need to pass a certification exam to get a license to practice medicine and get a board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine to begin practicing medicine. The entire process can take around 12-15 years of education and training after high school.

A good cardiologist should possess several key qualities and qualifications: most important of all they need to have extensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and blood vessels and know all the latest diagnostic and treatment options for cardiovascular conditions so they can accurately diagnose heart conditions based on patient symptoms, medical history and test results. They also need to be a great communicator and have good bedside manner to effectively talk with their patients.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best cardiologists in Miami.