Mark Steiner, MD, is a graduate of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Steiner trained at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis for his residency and then completed a cardiology fellowship and interventional cardiology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He began practice in Orlando, Florida in 2001 and specializes in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Steiner has vast experience in complex coronary and peripheral vascular procedures as well as participation in many cardiology research trials. Dr. Steiner is Board Certified in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. He has previously served as the leader of his cardiology practice and the cardiovascular service line. Over his 22 years of practice in Orlando, he has developed a reputation as an exceptional interventional cardiologist, devoted physician, and caring provider.
Dr. Jorge A. Uribe is a board-certified cardiologist with expertise in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac CT. He received his medical degree from Universidad Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora Del Rosario in Colombia. Dr. Uribe completed his internal medicine residency at Orlando Health, followed by a cardiology fellowship at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He has received numerous awards, including Fellow of the Year in Cardiology. Dr. Uribe has presented research posters at national cardiology conferences. He has experience as a teaching physician precepting medical students and residents.
Cristina Rios, DNP, APRN, FNP-CDr. Cristina Rios is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with experience in clinical practice, healthcare leadership, and nursing education. Dr. Rios obtained a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from South University, a Master of Science in Nursing from South University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Central Florida. Throughout her career, Dr. Rios has focused on primary care, chronic disease management, and preventive health. Dr. Rios is deeply committed to advancing patient-centered care and improving healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices. As a passionate advocate for underserved populations, they have spearheaded several community initiatives, particularly in the cardiometabolic setting. Her hard work has earned her recognition for the Nursing Excellence Award in 2018 Orlando Health.In addition to their clinical practice, Dr. Rios is an active educator, mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. Dr. Rios is also a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her capstone project focused on improving obesity related heart failure which has been presented at National conferences. Outside of work, Dr. Rios enjoys playing the piano, Pilates, family and reflecting their belief in maintaining a balanced, holistic approach to both personal and professional life. Her skills include:Managing and treating conditions related to both heart (cardiac) health and metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol.Providing health education and counselingPerforming screenings
Dr. David Bello, MD, is a cardiology specialist in Orlando, FL, and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bello has extensive experience in cardiac electrical system procedures, cardiac implantable device procedures, and heart conditions. He graduated from the Jose Maria Vargas School of Medicine at Central University of Venezuela in 1993. He is affiliated with multiple hospital systems in central Florida. Dr. Bello has published an impressive collection of research covering topics such as the outcomes of beta-blocker therapy after myocardial infarction, cardiac MR evaluation of cardiac tumors and pericardial disease, assessment of ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathies, and more.
Dr. Sushma Koneru is a board-certified cardiologist with over 10 years of experience. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and one year of chief residency at Southern Illinois University, followed by an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship at the University of Rochester, New York, and an Adult Cardiovascular Disease fellowship at Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. She is a general cardiologist with special expertise in advanced heart failure therapies and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Koneru is an active member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiogram, the Heart Failure Society of America, ISHLT, and more. Dr. Koneru aims to provide excellent clinical care while advancing heart failure treatments through research, education, and leading-edge programs.
Dr. Carolina Demori is a cardiology specialist in Orlando, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Luis Razetti Medical School at Central University of Venezuela in 1993 and completed her internal medicine residency in Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, IL. Additionally, she trained in adult cardiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL and completed an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship at University of Florida at Shands in Gainesville.Dr. Demori specializes in general cardiology, heart failure, cardiac amyloidosis, women and heart disease including pregnancy and heart disease, cardiooncology, and advanced cardiovascular imaging. She is board certified in general cardiology, advanced heart failure and transplant, adult echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac CT. Dr. Demori believes and strives to provide excellent, compassionate, and patient-centered medical care. She is fluent in Spanish and English
Dr. Peter York Donovan Taylor is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He received his medical degree from Temple University and completed his internal medicine residency at the Medical College of Virginia, followed by cardiology and electrophysiology fellowships at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Taylor is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Florida State University. He has served on multiple hospital committees and held leadership roles. Dr. Taylor is very interested in addressing the disparities in health care regarding minorities. He has been active in the Orlando community and has participated in programs addressing this disparity. He practices electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Taylor has an executive MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.
Dr. Agnihotri has over 25 years of experience providing exceptional cardiovascular care to patients. Specializing in cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Agnihotri has performed over 300 ablations as a primary operator for Cryo A fib ablations, left atrial ablations, atrial flutter, and more. He completed a fellowship in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA, as well as a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. In addition, Dr. Agnihotri holds diplomates in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, and internal medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - St. Francis Hospital after receiving his MBBS from Panjab University - Government Medical College in Chandigarh, India. A prolific researcher, Dr. Agnihotri has explored various cardiovascular health topics and has presented his findings at many prestigious conferences. He has extensive clinical experience in medical centers and hospitals nationwide and uses this expertise to discover innovative ways to enhance heart and vascular health.
Dr. Roland Filart, MD, is a cardiology specialist in Orlando, FL, and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Filart has extensive experience in cardiac electrical system procedures, cardiac implantable device procedures, and heart conditions. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1987 and completed his residency at George Washington University. He is affiliated with multiple hospital systems in central Florida. Dr. Filart is board-certified in Clinical Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Alsaad is an Interventional and Structural Cardiologist with expertise in treating coronary artery obstructions with stents (due to a heart attack or chronic angina), complex coronary artery Interventions with atherectomy (calcium removal) and mechanical circulatory support, percutaneous aortic valve implantation (TAVR), transcatheter mitral valve interventions (MitraClip), and patent foramen ovale closure. Dr. Alsaad also specializes in peripheral arterial interventions for both above and below the knee peripheral arterial disease.Dr. Alsaad completed an Internal Medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Florida and a Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional/Structural Cardiology Fellowship at Northshore University and the University of Chicago. Dr. Alsaad's research interest is focused on intravascular imaging and quality improvement in health care. Dr. Alsaad has over 50 publications and book chapters in the fields of medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Alsaad has several awards and recognitions, including an outstanding resident award by the American College of Physicians.
Steven Hoff, M.D., FACS, FHRS is a board-certified cardiac and thoracic surgeon providing specialized care at HCA Florida Heart and Lung. Dr. Hoff specializes in adult cardiac surgery. Dr. Hoff was a member of the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute, the chief of the Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery at Orlando Regional Medical Center and an associate professor of surgery at the University of Central Florida School of Medicine.Previously, he served as associate professor of cardiac surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he also served as surgical director of the Vanderbilt Center for Atrial Fibrillation, director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiac Transplantation program and co-director of the cardiac surgery residency training program.Dr. Hoff is a national leader in the fields of less-invasive coronary surgery and heart rhythm surgery, with multiple research trials, presentations and manuscripts in these areas. His research has been published in peer-reviewed publications, including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and the Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He has published on topics that include less invasive and hybrid therapies for coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation, as well as minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.After receiving his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University school of medicine, Dr. Hoff completed a general surgery residency, cardiac surgery fellowship and cardiac surgery research fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Dr. Mohit Gupta, MD, is an Invasive Cardiologist and also specializes in Cardiovascular Imaging and Venous Disorders/Varicose Veins. He is certified in Cardiovascular diseases by the American Board of Internal Medicine and also holds active certifications in Echocardiography, Nuclear cardiology, Vascular interpretation and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and the American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin. He has written a book, several book chapters and has published multiple research articles in numerous esteemed medical journals. Dr. Gupta is fluent in English and Hindi.
Dr. Swathy Kolli is a board-certified cardiologist with subspecialty expertise in advanced cardiovascular imaging, including echocardiography, cardiac CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging. She completed fellowships in cardiology and advanced imaging at leading institutions. Dr. Kolli serves as Director of Echocardiography and Co-Director of the Cardio-Oncology program at Orlando Health. She has authored numerous publications and presentations at national cardiology conferences. Dr. Kolli is an active volunteer leader with the American Heart Association. She has received awards for patient care excellence. Her goals are to advance field of cardio-oncology and to optimize cardiovascular imaging in diagnosis and guiding treatments for complex patients.
Dr. German was appointed Founding Dean of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in December 2006. She also serves as UCF’s Vice President for Health Affairs, leading an emerging UCF Academic Health Sciences Center that includes the Colleges of Health Professions and Sciences, Medicine and Nursing and Student Health Services.Under Dr. German’s leadership, the College of Medicine has become the academic foundation of the emerging Medical City at Lake Nona, five minutes from one of the world’s most visited airports. During her tenure, she:Achieved full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical EducationRaised funds to provide full four-year scholarships for the entire charter class, the first such gift in U.S. medical school historyBuilt a team of over 900 faculty and staffAppointed over 2,000 volunteer and affiliated facultyOversaw construction of 375,000 square feet of medical school space in the Health Sciences Campus at Lake NonaCreated a medical school that is gaining a national reputation for its innovation and pioneering spirit and produces students who score in the top quartile nationally on all levels of performance and have a match placement rate significantly higher than the national averageOpened UCF Lake Nona Hospital, a partnership academic hospital with HCA Healthcare, adjacent to the medical schoolOpened UCF Lake Nona Cancer Center, which provides the community with a new era of cancer research and treatment under the same roofLed creation of one of the fastest-growing graduate medical education programs in Florida to address the physician shortageOpened two locations of UCF Health, a multispecialty clinical practice of faculty physicians what cares for patients across the Orlando communityDeborah German earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry at Boston University and gained her M.D. degree from Harvard Medical School.She was a Resident in Medicine at the University of Rochester in New York and after residency became a Fellow in Rheumatic and Genetic Diseases at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She was appointed to the faculty at Duke University Medical School and worked in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, studying adenosine metabolism.She was also Director of the Duke Gout Clinics and Associate Dean of Medical Education while maintaining her own private practice of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.In 1988, Dr. German joined Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, as Associate Dean for Students and later Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education. She was also the National Chair for the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Group on Student Affairs.While in Nashville, Dr. German served on the Board of Trustees of the Tennessee Medical Association. She also chaired the Tennessee Board of Directors for the Arthritis Foundation.After 13 years at Vanderbilt, Dr. German next served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville. She was also Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for Saint Thomas Health Services. Dr. German led a successful hospital turnaround and initiated service excellence and quality programs at the hospital that received national recognition. Throughout this time she continued to practice medicine.In 2005, Dr. German spent a year at the Association of American Medical Colleges in Washington, D.C. as a Petersdorf Scholar in Residence. She studied the leadership of academic health centers framed in the concepts of chaos theory and complex adaptive system science.Dr. German has received numerous awards for leadership, community service and teaching, including the Local Legend of Medicine in the National Library of Medicine, the American Medical Women’s Association Presidential Award, the Renaissance Woman in Medicine Award and the AAMC Women in Medicine Leadership Development Award. Most recently she was awarded the University of Rochester’s Hutchison Medal, the university’s highest recognition of personal achievement by an alumnus. She is a secretarial appointee to the National Academics Affiliations Council for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, chairs the President’s Council on Learning Health System for the Association of Academic Health Centers and also on the association’s board of directors.In Florida, Dr. German was awarded both the 2008 Business Executive of the Year and 2008 Businesswoman of the Year by co-sponsors Orlando Business Journal and Orlando Health. In addition, Dr. German was recognized by the Orlando Sentinel’s Editorial Board as 2008 Central Floridian of the Year.Dr. German is the mother of two daughters and has one grandson.