Endocrinology | Baptist Health Medical Group

Heberto Valdes, M.D., is a board-certified endocrinologist at Baptist Health South Florida. He treats patients with hormone-related diseases, such as diabetes and thyroid disorders. Dr. Valdes is passionate about endocrinology because it allows him to play a critical role in the lives of his patients. Through lifestyle modifications and innovative therapies, he helps patients prevent potentially life-altering conditions. Dr. Valdes joined Baptist Health South Florida from Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Valdes is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine. He has also participated in several endocrinology clinical trials, led presentations for the Endocrine Society and American College of Physicians. His philosophy to patient care is to always prioritize the needs of the patient first. This philosophy has allowed him to provide compassionate care without compromising treatment excellence. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Valdes enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and stays as active as possible. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

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Christine Marrero, D.O., is a family medicine physician at Baptist Health Primary Care. Dr. Marrero specializes in preventive primary care. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Prior to joining Baptist Health Primary Care in 2022, Dr. Marrero was an attending physician at Sanitas Medical Center in North Miami Beach, FL.After attending Nova Southeastern University medical school, she served as chief intern for one year and earned the Alan Z. Gartzman award during her time at Rowan University. Dr. Marrero’s approach to patient care focuses on listening to patients and understanding their concerns. She believes in presenting various options and making shared decisions to provide the best care possible. When she is not treating patients, she enjoys dancing and going to the gym.