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Barbara Celeiro, APRN, is a certified advanced nurse practitioner with more than 22 years of experience as a nurse practitioner. At Baptist Health, she specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic illnesses in the adult and geriatric population. She speaks fluent English and Spanish. With more than 31 years of healthcare experience, Barbara started her registered nurse career in 1991 at Baptist Hospital. She earned her master's degree in nursing from the University of Miami in 1999. She later earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from University of South Alabama in 2013. She has managed the care of Baptist Health patients in a variety of urgent, intermediate and primary care settings.She has served as chair of the Baptist Health Advanced Practice Clinical Practice Committee and has been a member of several Baptist Health committees including the Baptist Health System Advanced Practice Advisory Council.Barbara is passionate about teaching lifestyle changes that focus on plant-based eating, intermittent fasting and physical activity to improve personal health. As she manages the care of her patients, she listens closely to their concerns, supports their individual needs and provides education to help empower the best healthcare decisions possible.In her free time, Barbara loves to stay active and spend time with family and friends.

Ricardo Luis de la Villa Pagn, M.D., is a cardiologist at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute specializing in non- invasive cardiology. He is fluent in English and Spanish. After earning his medical degree from the University of Puerto Ricos School of Medicine, Dr. de la Villa Pagn completed his internal medicine residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai St. Lukes and West. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. de la Villa Pagn completed his cardiology fellowship at Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He was awarded chief cardiology fellow for his exceptional clinical work and commitment to quality care. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. de la Villa Pagn has been involved in both clinical research and quality improvement initiatives centered on improving the quality of patient care. His publications can be found in multiple medical journals including Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation.With a passion for cardiovascular medicine and holistic care, Dr. de la Villa Pagn strives to address all aspects of his patients well-being. Committed to helping people navigate systemic obstacles to care, he takes time to educate patients on their diagnoses and treatment plans. He treats patients like an extension of his family and supports them through challenging moments.Outside of work, Dr. de la Villa Pagn enjoys leading an active lifestyle, playing sports and spending time with his friends and family.