August 4th, 2021 by
First Coast Heart
Edilberto Benitez, MD
Originally from Cuba, Dr. Benitez moved to the US as a teenager, where he earned an undergraduate degree at Miami Dade College’s Honors College, graduating with highest honors and distinctions and later at Florida International University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biological Sciences.
His early undergraduate lab research work, led to important contributions in the area of cellular and molecular Biology and Cancer research, where he published work contributing to elucidation of molecular mechanisms leading to chemotherapy agent resistance.
Dr. Edilberto Benitez obtained his medical degree at Florida Internal International University in Miami, FL. At Cleveland Clinic in Weston Florida, he completed residency training in Internal Medicine. After his residency, he completed his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Florida in Jacksonville, FL, and his sub-specialty fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
Dr. Benitez has a passion for the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. He takes pride in communicating well with his patients and ensuring their understanding of their condition. “All aspects of patient care, from comprehensive work up to treatment therapy and post procedure follow up, is an exciting challenge and incredible privilege”.
Dr Benitez has comprehensive experience in the diagnosis and management of cardiac rhythm disorders and symptoms, including noninvasive and invasive diagnostic and therapeutic modalities such us implantation of pacemakers, cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), biventricular resynchronization devices, leadless pacemakers, cardiac electrophysiology studies, radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias- including atrial fibrillation, atrial Flutters, ventricular tachycardias.
He is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society and board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. He is fluent in Spanish. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his family, friends and his cavalier spaniel (Winnie), and playing classical guitar.
Procedures performed
- Atrial Fibrillation ablation
- Ischemic and idiopathic ventricular tachycardia ablation
- Leadless pacemaker implantation
- Single/Dual/Bi-Ventricular chamber pacemaker and ICD implantation and programming
- Supraventricular tachycardia ablation (AVNRT, AVRT, typical and atypical atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia)
- Invasive electrophysiologic study
- Tilt table testing
- Consultative clinical electrophysiology
November 19th, 2015 by
First Coast Heart
Dinesh Pubbi, MD, FACC, FHRS
Director Of Electrophysiology
“Patient satisfaction is my goal. I treat my patients as family members and strive for their best health. I always work with my patients and listen to them.”
Dinesh Pubbi, MD is a founding member of First Coast Heart & Vascular Center. Dr. Pubbi completed his electrophysiology fellowship at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee where he trained in the latest electrophysiology procedures and techniques including atrial fibrillation ablations, device implantations and complex ablations.
Dr. Pubbi completed his internal medicine residency at Sinai Samaritan Medical Center in Milwaukee and worked as an Internist and Primary Care physician for several years before completing his cardiology fellowship at Aurora Health Care at ASMC and St. Luke’s Hospital also in Milwaukee.
Dr. Pubbi is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Medical Education
- Government Medical College – Amritsar, India
Residency & Fellowship
- Internal Medicine – Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
- Cardiology – Government Medical College
- Cardiology Fellowship – Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee,WI
- Electrophysiology Fellowship – St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee,WI
Licensure & Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine in Electrophysiology
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology—Fellow
- Heart Rhythm Society—Fellow
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Baptist Medical Center
- Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
- Flagler Hospital St. Augustine
- Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
- Orange Park Medical Center
- St. Vincent’s Hospital – South
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Neil K. Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FHRS
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Neil K. Sanghvi, MD joined First Coast Heart & Vascular Center in 2014. He has been recognized as a leader in the field of clinical electrophysiology and is honored to carry the distinction of being a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society as well as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His current interests include improving techniques in atrial fibrillation ablation, minimally invasive closure of the left atrial appendage for stroke prevention, and management of congestive heart failure with biventricular devices. Dr. Sanghvi actively participates in national clinical research trials and has authored several papers on the topic of arrhythmia management.
“I believe that each patient deserves attention, compassion, respect, and the opportunity to understand their particular ailment. I strive to provide personalized care and take pride in being able to clearly communicate with my patients. My reward is seeing a patient successfully and safely complete a procedure and witness the often immediate improvement in their quality of life.“
Dr. Sanghvi began his interest with medicine early in high-school. He was accepted and attended the prestigious 7-year medical program at Boston University. From there, he returned to his home state of New Jersey where he completed medical school at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Sanghvi found that he missed Boston, so he returned to Boston University for his Internal Medicine Residency. He then traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the George Washington University Cardiology Fellowship Program. He completed his Electrophysiology training at the prestigious Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Sanghvi practiced for 5 years in New York City before arriving in Florida.
Proficiency in, but not limited to:
- Atrial Fibrillation ablation (radiofrequency and CryoBalloon)
- Ischemic and idiopathic ventricular tachycardia ablation
- Electro-anatomic mapping using the EnSite/NavX or Biosense-Webster CARTO systems
- Laser Lead Extraction/Femoral Lead Extraction
- Single/Dual/Bi-Ventricular chamber pacemaker and ICD implantation and programming
- Supraventricular tachycardia ablation (AVNRT, AVRT, typical and atypical atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia)
- Invasive electrophysiologic study
- Tilt table testing
- Consultative clinical electrophysiology
TRAINING
- Clinical Electrophysiology Fellowship – New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
- General Cardiology Fellowship – George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC
- Internal Medicine Residency – Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
- Medical School – Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J.
- Undergraduate – B.A. in Medical Sciences, Seven-Year Medical Program Honors: Summa Cum Laude graduate – Boston University, Boston MA
CERTIFICATIONS
- Diplomate of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, ABIM
- Certification in Nuclear Cardiology, CBNC
- Diplomate of Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM
- Diplomate of Internal Medicine, ABIM
RESEARCH
- Sub-Principle Investigator: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Life Vest Defibrillator and Improving Methods for Determining the Use of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (The VEST/PREDICTS Study)—NCT00628966
- Sub-Principle Investigator: Clinical Study to Evaluate the Catheter Robotics Amigo for Performing Right-Sided Electrophysiology Mapping Studies, Catheter Robotics, Inc.—NCT01139814
- Sub-Principle Investigator: S-ICD System IDE Clinical Study; Cameron Health, Inc.—NCT01064076
- Sub-Principle Investigator: The IMPACT of BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring Guided Anticoagulation on Stroke Risk in Patients With Implanted ICD and CRT-D Devices (IMPACT)—NCT00559988
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Cardiology—Fellow
- Heart Rhythm Society—Fellow
- American Heart Association—Professional Member
- American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) – Patron Member
Affiliated Hospitals
- Baptist Medical Center
- Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
- Flagler Hospital St. Augustine
- Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
- Orange Park Medical Center
- St. Vincent’s Hospital – South
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