Structural Interventional Cardiologist with Orlando Health on the Treasure Coast

For more than 50 years, Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital has served the residents and visitors of Florida’s Treasure Coast as a comprehensive acute care facility. The hospital delivers a full spectrum of services from digestive health and radiology to neurological care and rehabilitation. Additional specialties include emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, advanced surgical services and more. In 2020, a major expansion added a spacious lobby; 48 private patient rooms; increased surgical capacity with six fully operational and two shelled OR suites; three procedure rooms; and new preoperative and postoperative patient bays — all equipped with the latest technology and sterilization and cleaning equipment.

Orlando Health Sebastian River has earned a range of recognitions, underscoring its commitment to quality and excellence. Accreditations from The Joint Commission include certifications for both the hospital and laboratory, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital also is an accredited Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), dedicated to enhancing the safety and quality of care for bariatric patients, and has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well as a Bariatric Center of Excellence by United Healthcare. A participant in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) CathPCI Registry®, the hospital was recognized by the ACC in the “Best Hospitals” issue of U.S. News & World Report, highlighting its commitment to excellence in heart care. Additional honors include the Wound Care Center of Distinction award from Healogics, recognition for pediatric CT imaging (Image Gently®) by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and designation as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the ACR.

Orlando Health Sebastian River, along with nearby hospitals in Melbourne and Rockledge, joined Orlando Health in Fall 2024, marking Orlando Health’s entry into Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast region. As part of the Orlando Health system, the hospital connects patients with a broad network of care, offering access to specialized physicians, leading-edge technology and innovative treatments.

Living in Sebastian

Situated along the Indian River Lagoon and Sebastian River on Florida’s Atlantic Ocean, Sebastian is the largest city in Indian River County. But with a population of just over 25,000, Sebastian offers all the perks of Florida living with a small, hometown feel. The Sebastian Riverfront area has the character of a quaint riverfront fishing village featuring fishing charters and boat rentals, top-notch waterfront dining, popular beach bars and local breweries. Shopping ranges from unique boutiques to major retailers.

With its numerous waterways, Sebastian is known as a premier fishing, surfing and water sports destination on Florida’s Atlantic Coast and is just minutes from some of the state’s top family-friendly beaches. It is situated near many natural and scenic areas with over 20,000 acres of preserve and including Pelican Island, America’s first National Wildlife Refuge; St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, part of the Great Florida Birding Trail; and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, designated to protect green and loggerhead sea turtle nesting habitats. Sebastian is home to over 16 city parks that host  local seafood, music and arts festivals, and other family-friendly activities.

Convenient access to major roadways enables easy travel to other popular Florida destinations, such as Kennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral cruise terminal, Central Florida theme parks, downtown Orlando and Miami  for quick day trips or weekend getaways. The southern corridor of the 233-mile Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway — with abundant historical, natural and recreational resources for explorers of all ages — encompasses the entire Sebastian River area. And if your sense of adventure leads you further, Melbourne Orlando International Airport, offering flights to several Southeast and Midwest cities as well as the United Kingdom, is just about 25 miles north.