South Florida Ent

Heberto Valdes, M.D., is a board-certified endocrinologist at Baptist Health South Florida. He treats patients with hormone-related diseases, such as diabetes and thyroid disorders. Dr. Valdes is passionate about endocrinology because it allows him to play a critical role in the lives of his patients. Through lifestyle modifications and innovative therapies, he helps patients prevent potentially life-altering conditions. Dr. Valdes joined Baptist Health South Florida from Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Valdes is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine. He has also participated in several endocrinology clinical trials, led presentations for the Endocrine Society and American College of Physicians. His philosophy to patient care is to always prioritize the needs of the patient first. This philosophy has allowed him to provide compassionate care without compromising treatment excellence. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Valdes enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and stays as active as possible. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Alexander Toirac, M.D., is a cardiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, specializing in the treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, arrythmias and heart failure. He is fluent in English and Spanish.Before joining Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Dr. Toirac completed his cardiology fellowship at the University of Florida Shands Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his internal medicine residency at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.Dr. Toirac believes in listening to his patients and providing individualized care based on their goals and the most up-to-date evidence.In his free time, Dr. Toirac enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

Derek Papp, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine physician and orthopedic surgeon with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery and the surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders and knee ligamentous injuries. He has a specific interest in treating the shoulder and elbow of throwing athletes. He enjoys helping athletes face challenges presented by their sports and provides orthopedic care to athletes of all skill levels, including professional, collegiate, high school and recreational athletes. Dr. Papp is a team physician for the Baltimore Orioles and formerly served as head team physician for the Orioles’ minor league affiliate, the Aberdeen Ironbirds. Dr. Papp has also served as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Florida Panthers, Florida International University athletics and Miami-Dade County Public Schools athletics. On a fun note, Dr. Papp served as Major League Baseball’s venue physician in Miami and Taichung, Taiwan during the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) as well as in Seoul, Korea and Mexicali, Mexico during the 2017 WBC tournament and qualifier. Dr. Papp maintains his appointment as a part-time assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he provided clinical and surgical instruction to residents prior to joining Baptist Health. During his career, Dr. Papp has served as a course director at a multitude of international orthopedic educational conferences (including in Antarctica, scheduled to return in 2026), published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented many scientific papers at professional symposiums. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the Major League Baseball Team Physicians’ Association, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America, where he serves on the Education Committee.