
Romualdo Peter Segurola Jr. MD FACS, FACC, FCCP, FICS, FICA
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Chief of Cardiac Surgery at HCA Healthcare Miami-Dade
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21097 NE 27th CtSte 350Aventura, FL 33180
Phone+1 786-428-1059
Fax+1 786-428-1062
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Summary
- Romualdo Segurola, MD, FACS, is triple board-certified in general surgery, trauma/critical care surgery, and thoracic surgery. He specializes in cardiac and thoracic surgery with expertise in coronary artery bypass surgery, thoracoscopy-assisted surgery for atrial fibrillation, aortic root reconstruction, minimally invasive valve surgery, and treatment options for end-stage heart disease.
In addition to his full-time clinical practice, Dr. Segurola dedicates time to research, participating in leading-edge clinical trials of pharmaceuticals and devices. His articles have been published in prestigious medical journals, and he has contributed book chapters to different published works.
Dr. Segurola has presented lectures to medical professionals and societies around the world, including the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. He is also an active member of the National Spokesperson Panel for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Dr. In 2019, Dr. Segurola was named among the The Marquis Who's Who in America.
Dr. Segurola joined Jackson Health System as a Jackson Medical Group physician in April 2019. He is named chief of cardiac surgery for Jackson Health System, medical director for Jackson Heart Institute, and medical director for cardiothoracic surgery for Jackson North Medical Center and Jackson South Medical Center. He is leading the Jackson Heart Institute, which brings together two of the most trusted names in the community to form Miami’s most comprehensive heart team.
Education & Training
University of MinnesotaFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2001 - 2004
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2000 - 2001
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2000
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1995 - 1997
Maimonides Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 1995
St Marys HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez UrenaClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2024 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 1998 - 2027
CT State Medical License 1995 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2000 - 2026
MN State Medical License 2010 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2024 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2025 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FCCP) American College of Chest Physicians
- Fellow (FICS) International College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FICA) International College of Angiology
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsBest Practices of Aortic Valve Replacement With the Edwards Intuity Elite Valve.S. Chris Malaisrie, Mubashir A. Mumtaz, Paul L. DiGiorgi, Jonathan D. Hoffberger, Frank N. Slachman
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2020-04-01 - 2 citationsAlternative Implantation Technique for Rapid Deployment ValveYuji Kaku, Romualdo J. Segurola, Alfredo Rego, Patrick M. McCarthy, S. Chris Malaisrie
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2019-04-01 - 21 citationsMinimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery III: Training and Robotic-Assisted Approaches.Eric J. Lehr, T. Sloane Guy, Robert L. Smith, Eugene A. Grossi, Richard J. Shemin
Innovations. 2016-07-01
Press Mentions
Miami’s Jackson Names New Cardiac Head to Revive Heart Transplant Center at HospitalSeptember 27th, 2023
MediLaw Honors Medical Professionals in 6th Annual Awards CeremonyJuly 19th, 2022
St. Croix Doctor Who Suffers Heart Attack Is Airlifted to Miami for a Lifesaving Surgery by Jackson Cardiac TeamDecember 1st, 2021- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society of Thoracic SurgeonsMember
- The Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeonsMember/Councilor
- Southern Thoracic Surgical AssociationMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Jackson Health System https://jacksonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/romualdo-segurola/
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