Baptist Health Primary Care | FIU

Medical office. Kidney doctor. kidney stones, High blood pressure. Electrolyte disorders, general internal medicine.

Minesh Mehta, M.D., is chief of radiation oncology and deputy director of Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and a widely renowned expert in radiation oncology, proton therapy and cancer research. Dr. Mehta received his medical degree with highest honors from the University of Zambia School of Medicine. He completed a residency at the University of Wisconsin, where he was later appointed chairman of the medical school’s Department of Human Oncology.As part of his leadership efforts, he directed research studies, technology development and the expansion at the University of Wisconsin Cancer Center. He also headed its brain tumor program for more than 15 years, leading to his national leadership role in clinical trial research. Dr. Mehta has designed and led numerous national and international clinical studies, receiving National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute grants and winning honors for his research in brain and central nervous system tumors. He helped launch and was the medical director of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center in Baltimore, prior to joining Baptist Health. He is board-certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology and in neuro-oncology by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. He has held national leadership positions in numerous organizations including the American Board of Radiology, the FDA Radiological Devices Panel, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Society of Neuro-Oncology.An avid researcher, Dr. Mehta provides a multidisciplinary, innovative approach to individual care and helps all his patients understand their diagnosis, available treatment options and potential clinical trials.

About The Practice Compassionate Health Medical Center is a leading family medicine and urgent care practice dedicated to excellent patient care and evidence-based medicine. The facility is led by Julio C. Gonzalez, MD, and offers exemplary care for patients in and around South Miami and Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez and the team welcome scheduled appointments in addition to walk-ins, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. At Compassionate Health Medical Center, patients can expect excellence in care for a wide range of needs, including allergy testing, immunotherapy, cryotherapy, joint injections, skin cancer treatments, and electrocardiograms.