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Jesse J. Klein, DO, FACC graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed an internship through the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. His internal medicine residency was at the University of Minnesota and he completed fellowships in both cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Klein was chief cardiology Fellow in 2007 and 2008, and was recognized with an Outstanding Cardiology Fellow's Award in 2008. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is board certified in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, interventional cardiology and cardiovascular diseases. After 12 years of training Dr. Klein started practicing in Pinellas County as an active interventional cardiologist. While having performed thousands of procedures, he is also teaching other physicians and medical students. Currently, Dr. Klein is the director of non-invasive cardiology services at Largo Medical Center, and a clinical assistant professor at the NOVA Southeastern University of Osteopathic Medicine for Largo Medical Center. When he is not seeing patients, teaching other physicians or doing clinical research, Dr. Klein enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and two children.

A native of Brazil, Dr. Christiano Caldeira received his medical degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais School of Medicine. He moved to the United States and performed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Case Western Reserve University. He then completed his fellowship in lung transplantation, heart transplantation and ventricular assist devices at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Caldeira is an expert in high-risk cardiac surgical procedures, and has a special interest in surgical therapies for the treatment of heart failure. In addition to heart and lung transplantation, Dr. Caldeira is experienced in the use of implantable ventricular assist devices and left ventricular reconstruction surgery. He has mastered minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve repairs, surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation, and procedures for the treatment of aortic pathologies. Dr. Caldeira is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Since completing his training, he has held numerous appointments including Staff Cardiothoracic Surgeon of the Veterans' Administration Office and Case Western Reserve University. He has served as Surgical Director of Lung Transplantation and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. Dr. Caldeira has served as primary investigator for many clinical research studies and published numerous articles in journals.

We are a team of health care professionals dedicated to serving the families of our community with compassion, skill and integrity. For the last 40 years, Diagnostic Clinic has cared for the immediate needs of local residents. We are a physician owned, multi-specialty medical practice with over 100 highly trained professionals on staff. Diagnostic Clinic provides compassionate, comprehensive medical care for the entire family in state-of-the-art facilities. Focusing on out-patient care, on-site testing and fast, accurate results. Having everything in one place saves you time and money. Physicians of Diagnostic Clinic utilize a sophisticated electronic medical record that links all providers actively involved in your care through its computer network. You can enjoy the advantage of nearly instantaneous communication between physicians while having the confidence that the clinic's electronic records meet all federal guidelines for security and privacy. No more paper charts, no more waiting for reports to be mailed from one physician to another and no duplication of tests! All laboratory, x-ray, pathology and imaging reports load directly into the electronic medical record for review by all of your physicians who can communicate with each other electronically Diagnostic Clinic welcomes you to experience comprehensive health care at its best. From check-in to discharge, the friendly, professional atmosphere fostered by our health professionals and management keeps you feeling at ease. Our physicians and state-of-the-art facilities offer you competent, convenient and accurate medical solutions to all your health needs. The clinic's technology improves communication by offering primary care patients the ability to contact physicians via secure e-mail. It is possible to request appointments, prescription refills, or even ask questions without having to make a telephone call. Diagnostic Clinic takes pride in our dedication to the community. Through programs such as our free health seminars our doctors reach out to local residents, giving us the opportunity to help you stay on the road to health living. In addition, we are proud to do our part in improving the quality of life in our area by supporting many Pinellas County organizations, including the Largo-Mid Pinellas Chamber of Commerce as a Silver Trustee.