Robert Sanchez, MD, FACC joined the Heart and Vascular Institute of Florida in 2002 after being in practice in Pinellas County since 1991. Dr. Sanchez received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in New York in 1981 graduating with high honors. He obtained his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1985. He completed his internship and residency training in internal medicine as well as his fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY.
Dr. Sanchez is a non-invasive cardiologist whose practice includes general adult cardiology, congestive heart failure and non-invasive cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Sanchez?s area of clinical expertise is in preventive cardiology with an emphasis on the management of complex lipid and cardiometabolic disorders. He is a frequent lecturer on cardiovascular disease prevention in the Tampa Bay area. Dr. Sanchez has participated in several industry-funded clinical trials as principal or sub-investigator.
Dr. Sanchez is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is a member of the American Heart Association, National Lipid Association, Southeastern Lipid Association and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.