Baptist Health Doctors Hospital

10/19/2026

Clicks, cracks, pops and grinding sensations in the knees are extremely common. But when a new sound is accompanied by pain, swelling, locking or a feeling that the knee may give way, it can be a reason to have the joint evaluated. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/why-do-my-knees-crack-and-pop-when-joint-noises-are-normal-and-when-they-are-not

10/14/2026

During Emergency Nurses Week, we honor the incredible nurses who bring compassion, skill and calm to life’s most critical moments. Thank you for your strength, your empathy and your unwavering commitment to every patient, every day. You make a difference when it matters most.

10/13/2026

10/09/2026

There was plenty of appreciation on the menu as we celebrated Healthcare Food Service Workers Week! We enjoyed thanking our Dining Services team for the care they put into preparing and serving meals for patients, families and staff. Their kindness and dedication give us reasons to be grateful all year long.

10/05/2026

Our team at Doctors Hospital recently came together to celebrate our U.S. News & World Report recognition for orthopedic care, ranking No. 1 in South Florida and No. 23 in the nation. This recognition reflects the dedication, collaboration and expertise of our orthopedic care teams — and their continued commitment to providing high-quality care for our community.

10/02/2026

Training camp is underway 🏀 Dr. Frantz Lerebours, orthopedic surgeon and Miami HEAT team physician, is courtside as the team gears up for the season. Keeping our athletes healthy on and off the court is what we do.

09/26/2026

A new study suggests that changes or disruptions in “deep sleep” may be linked to the buildup of tau, a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more in our weekly news roundup. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/disrupted-deep-sleep-may-be-linked-to-early-alzheimers-related-memory-issues

09/25/2026

Most endometrial cancers are diagnosed in post-menopausal women but younger women can get them, too. John Diaz, M.D., with Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, discusses the one warning sign you should never ignore. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/endometrial-cancer-on-the-rise-the-one-warning-sign-you-should-never-ignore

09/25/2026

While most headaches are harmless and related to stress, dehydration, migraines or tension, many people worry about whether a severe headache could signal something much more serious — such as a brain aneurysm. Baptist Health experts explain what brain aneurysms are, who is most at risk, and which symptoms should never be ignored.
https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/warning-signs-of-a-brain-aneurysm-many-people-miss

09/25/2026

That bulge that appears when you cough or lift something heavy? It could be a hernia, says Baptist Health general surgeon Benjamin Reed, M.D. Learn what cause hernias, when they need attention and how they can be treated. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/understanding-hernia-repairs-what-every-patient-should-know

09/25/2026

When you’re sick and leaving the house sounds like too much, she gets it.

As we wrap up APP week, we want to say thank you to Amrita and all our advanced practice providers for showing up for patients wherever they are.

09/24/2026

After a uterine cancer diagnosis at the young age of 37, Adriana Velasco is grateful for the fertility-sparing treatment she received from John Diaz, M.D. and staff at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/preserving-the-dream-of-motherhood-when-treating-gynecological-cancer

09/23/2026

For some people, the underlying problem causing involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal movements or postures is dystonia, a neurological disorder often mistaken for stress or anxiety. Learn more.
https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/dystonia-neurological-disorder-often-mistaken-for-stress-or-anxiety

09/22/2026

Plantar fasciitis is common, but treating the pain is only part of the picture. Dr. Jorge Gil, orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, explains why identifying what’s causing plantar fasciitis in the first place can help guide the right approach to treatment.

09/22/2026

This APP Week and beyond, we’re celebrating the incredible advanced practice providers and nurse practitioners who bring expertise, compassion and care to every patient they meet.

Whether they’re answering questions, easing concerns or helping someone feel better, faster, their impact is felt every day. Thank you for caring for our community.

09/22/2026

Think you suffered a concussion? Recognizing the symptoms, knowing when to seek emergency care and following a gradual recovery plan is key, says Natalia Miranda, M.D., at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/think-you-sustained-a-concussion-ten-signs-to-be-aware-of

09/21/2026

Team physician coverage continues 🐬 🤝 Check out Drs. Yagnik, Kyriacou and Uribe at today’s game between the Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers.


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