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Dr. Israel Henriquez is a board-certified cardiologist dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care through clinical excellence, education, and patient-centered service. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he graduated cum laude with a degree in Engineering from the University of Florida before earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He completed both his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiovascular Fellowship at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida, where he served as Chief Resident, Chief Fellow, and was honored as Resident of the Year.

During residency and fellowship, Dr. Henriquez earned the nicknames “Harrison’s Henriquez” and “Brownwald ,” reflecting his encyclopedic command of medicine and cardiology, likened to the classic textbooks that bear those names. This reputation for academic rigor and clinical mastery continues to shape his approach to patient care today.

Dr. Henriquez is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, with specialized certifications in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. Since 2012, he has lectured on ECG and cardiovascular courses at Nova Southeastern University and serves as a clinical preceptor for both Kansas City University and Nova Southeastern medical students. He is also a preceptor for the Wellington Regional Internal Medicine Residency and the Lakeside Medical Center Family Medicine Residency. His career includes serving patients in Port Saint Lucie and West Palm Beach before joining the Cardiovascular Institute of Palm Beach in Wellington, Florida.

Beyond medicine, Dr. Henriquez treasures life with his wife, Cynthia, and their two children, Benjamin and Rayva. Their home is filled with love—and a little mischief—from their two cats, Lilly and Leo, and their dog, Jasmine. Active in church and missions, he finds joy in serving both his patients and his community. Dr. Henriquez believes that true wellness is rooted not only in heart health but also in faith, family, and service.

Dr. Tiffany Di Pietro graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from Florida Atlantic University at 19 years old. She then went on to become the youngest graduate from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Di Pietro is quadruple board-certified in cardiology, internal medicine, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. Her true passion lies in helping people to achieve their health goals in a preventative nature.

Dr. Di Pietro is an assistant clinical professor of three medical schools. She also serves as a medical advisor at a law firm in Fort Lauderdale for medical malpractice and product liability cases. Dr. Di Pietro lectures around the country to other doctors on various topics including the prevention of cardiovascular disease and prevention of medical errors. She is regarded in her community as a five star doctor and has received many awards for outstanding patient care and patient dedication. She is a past president for the American Heart Association of South Florida. Due to her commitment to the Osteopathic profession, Dr. Di Pietro was appointed to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine by the Governor of Florida in June of 2021 and currently serves as the board chair.

Because of her ability to help people understand complex medical issues, Dr. Di Pietro has been a regular on national media outlets including serving as a medical expert on various topics. More than anything, Dr. Di Pietro enjoys educating her patients and the public about how to prevent cardiovascular disease.