Dr. Jose Navia
Chairman of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Director of Heart and Vascular Center
Miami Connection
Dr. Navia leads advanced cardiothoracic surgery and heart transplant programs at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, serving the greater Miami-South Florida region with high-complexity cardiac care. He has performed innovative heart valve surgeries, such as for international patients treated locally, enhancing the area's reputation for cutting-edge cardiovascular treatment. His work at facilities like Baptist Health South Florida has directly improved outcomes for heart patients across the community.
About
Dr. Jose Navia graduated from Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Facultad de Ciencias Medicas in 1984 and completed residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He has over 40 years of experience as a transplant surgery and thoracic surgery specialist, with expertise in cardiac surgical procedures and aortic aneurysms. In South Florida, he serves at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, previously associated with Baptist Health South Florida in Miami. He holds leadership roles including Chairman of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Center Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston. Dr. Navia maintains active medical licenses in Florida and Ohio, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.