Dr Luis Fernando del VA Rauseo Lopez, MD

Our cardiologists at Baptist Health Cardiology in Coral Gables offer cardiology programs for specific heart conditions.

Steven Hale, M.D., is a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine physician at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. He provides patient-focused care that supports active lifestyles at every age and ability level. He manages all types of sports-related injuries and guides patients through safe, evidence-based return-to-play protocols. He often utilizes diagnostic and interventional ultrasound alongside non-invasive treatments to enhance patient care. Dr. Hale is particularly passionate about helping patients recover from acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries while respecting their personal goals, which may include returning to competitive sport, staying active at work or enjoying daily activities without pain. He also has a strong interest in injury prevention, healthy diet, patient education and using exercise as medicine to improve overall health. Dr. Hale earned his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. He served as academic chief during a family medicine residency at Central Michigan University in Saginaw, Michigan, and was a research assistant at Gerling Spine Care and Research Institute in New York and New Jersey. Dr. Hale’s clinical training also includes a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Baptist Health | FIU in Miami, Florida. During his fellowship training, Dr. Hale provided primary care sports medicine services for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and collegiate level athletes at FIU, Barry University and St. Thomas University. He also assisted in coverage for many professional sports teams and major sporting events including the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Florida Panthers, Inter Miami FC, Inter Miami Nextpro, Fort Lauderdale United FC, Miami Marathon, Miami Open and the Orange Bowl. He currently serves as a team physician for FIU and Barry University. Educating patients about their condition and involving them in shared decision-making are key components of Dr. Hale’s patient care protocol. His goal is to empower patients through collaborative care and individualized rehabilitation plans that keep them moving, healthy and doing what they love. When Dr. Hale is not treating patients, he enjoys working out, scuba diving, singing and playing sports like volleyball and basketball.

Alexander van der Ven, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care and a member of Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties closely aligned with Baptist Health South Florida. He specializes in total joint replacement, revision replacement and reconstruction of the hip and knee.Dr. van der Ven completed the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Orthopedic Adult Reconstruction at New England Baptist Hospital, and served as a clinical instructor in orthopedic surgery at Tufts University. A Massachusetts native, Dr. van der Ven earned his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his medical degree and MBA in healthcare management from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed several research projects at the Massachusetts General Hospital Bioengineering Laboratory in knee reconstruction, and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society. Dr. van der Ven completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital. During residency, he also served as a team physician for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools sport programs. His clinical interests include degenerative, congenital and inflammatory disorders of the hip and knee, with a focus on less invasive techniques, arthroplasty longevity and early rehabilitation. Dr. van der Ven has published articles in several peer-reviewed medical journals and has lectured nationally. He is currently a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Florida International University's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.