Pulmonary Physicians-South FL

Get care for back, neck, and spine pain from physical therapist and rehabilitation specialists at Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care in Kendall.

Eleftheria Kalogera, M.D. M.Sc., is a gynecologic oncologist at Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Kalogera specializes in treating gynecologic cancers, including the surgical and medical management of ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers. She is fluent in English, Greek, French and Spanish. Dr. Kalogera joined Miami Cancer Institute from the Mayo Clinic, where she completed her training. During her residency, Dr. Kalogera pursued a clinical investigator track, which included an additional year of training. During that time, she earned a Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Science. During her fellowship, she was named an assistant professor in obstetrics and gynecology at the Mayo Clinic. In addition to helping individual patients, Dr. Kalogera is passionate about gynecologic oncology research, with the ultimate goal of helping patients at a broader level. She has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences and has published her work in leading peer-reviewed publications, including the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer. Dr. Kalogera also serves as a reviewer for many scientific publications. During her research fellowship, she, along with an expert research team, was the recipient of the prestigious Mayo Clinic Excellence Through Teamwork Award for serving as co-principal investigator in the Departmental and Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement project, “Enhanced Recovery in Gynecologic Surgery.” This continuing work on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery revolutionized the perioperative care model and has resulted in a major paradigm shift in the gynecologic surgical practice. Dr. Kalogera believes in a compassionate and holistic approach to cancer care, where the importance of respecting and responding to patients’ needs comes first as the foundation of any treatment plan.Her work as a gynecologic oncologist allows her to help patients and their families navigate a challenging and intimate period of their lives. Dr. Kalogera is honored and humbled by the special bond she shares with each woman she treats. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Kalogera enjoys spending time with her significant other and their English bulldog. They love exploring Miami and the outdoors, traveling, CrossFit, and waterskiing.

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.