Michael W McDermott, MD

Our pediatric cardiology specialists offer children comprehensive cardiac care for congenital (present at birth) and acquired (developed later) heart conditions. Ours is the only program in South Florida affiliated with an academic medical center. This means children with heart conditions have access to cutting-edge medical science, including clinical trials, the latest technology, and up-to-the-minute research.

Italo Linfante, M.D, is the co-director of interventional neuroradiology at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Linfante specializes in endovascular procedures and interventional neuroradiology. He is fluent in English and Italian. Dr. Linfante joined Miami Neuroscience Institute from Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, where he served as medical director of interventional neuroradiology. He is currently a clinical professor of radiology and neuroscience at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University. He previously served as an associate professor of neurology and radiology in the University of Massachusetts’ Section of Neuroendovascular Surgery/Interventional Neuroradiology and was attending physician in Neuro Endovascular Surgery at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Linfante has participated in major clinical trials in medications and device-related technology to treat stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases. He has lectured nationally and internationally on related topics. Dr. Linfante has been a member of the Editorial Board of the scientific journal Stroke since 2002 and an associate editor for the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery. He has also been an editor for several other major peer-reviewed medical journals in neurosurgery and neuroradiology. He is the author of scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Stroke, Neurology, Neurosurgery and the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery. He has published numerous book chapters and books on stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Medical Specialties in Neurology and Vascular Neurology and Diplomate in NeuroEndovascular Surgery from the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). Dr. Linfante holds several leadership positions in neuroendovascular surgery. He is a founding member and was president of the Society for Interventional Neurology (SVIN). He also served on the Executive Committee of the Society for Neuro Interventional Surgery (SNIS). He has been the chairman of several sessions and scientific symposiums of the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA). In addition, he served as chairman and faculty of the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology, and the International Symposium of Endovascular Therapy (ISET). He has received numerous awards, including the Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) and Stroke Council, Cum Laude Award of the American Society of Neuroradiology, Cor Vitae Award from the American Heart Association and others. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Linfante enjoys running, tennis, swimming, music, playing the guitar and traveling.

Sarah E. Marmol, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. She specializes in movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, tremor and dystonia, and has a special interest in clinical research. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Marmol was a clinical instructor of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Marmol earned her medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She also completed a neurology residency and a movement disorders fellowship at University of Miami Health System. Dr. Marmol is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. She has published her research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presented scientific papers at professional symposiums. Dr. Marmol views the patient-physician relationship as a care partnership. Her goal is to provide the best care for her patients through high-quality research, evidence-based practice and a holistic approach. Dr. Marmol is fluent in English and Spanish. When she is not treating patients, she enjoys traveling and exercising.