Dr. Laura Puckett, MD

Juan Lopez, M.D., is a board-certified medical cardiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, specializing in complex cardiovascular conditions, echocardiography and preventive cardiovascular health. He is fluent in English and Spanish.Prior to joining Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Dr. Lopez completed his cardiology fellowship at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the Florida Internal University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He earned Intern of the Year in 2018 and the Derek J. Sayfie, M.D., Research Day Top Clinical Research award in 2019. Dr. Lopez coauthored a chapter in the 2023 book Mastering Structural Heart Disease and published research in journals such as Circulation Research and the American Journal of Cardiology.With a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Dr. Lopez has a deep understanding of the procedures and devices that he recommends to patients. He also understands that patient care means going beyond diagnosis and treatment as he helps patients and their families work through fears and anxieties to achieve healing.In his free time, Dr. Lopez enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, which includes lugging an overpacked cart often to the beach or making a pizza from scratch at home.

Ricardo Luis de la Villa Pagán, 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 Rico’s School of Medicine, Dr. de la Villa Pagán completed his internal medicine residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and West. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. de la Villa Pagán 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 Pagán 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 Pagán 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 Pagán enjoys leading an active lifestyle, playing sports and spending time with his friends and family.

Wilmer Mata, M.D., is a general surgeon who treats a broad range of conditions that commonly require surgery, including appendicitis, hernias and gallbladder, stomach and intestinal issues. He has unique training and expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures that result in reduced pain and faster recovery times for patients. Dr. Mata has conducted clinical research on robotic surgery techniques and has published his findings in peer-reviewed medical journals.