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James J. Fox, M.D., F.A.C.C.
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Dr. Fox, a native of New York, NY, is
one of only a handful of physicians who hold a medical as well as a law degree. He completed his
internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at UMDNJ in Hackensack, NJ.
Dr. Fox is board certified in
cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Dr. Fox is also licensed in nuclear
medicine in the State of Florida. Dr. Fox was the former Medical Director of the Cardiac
Catheterization Laboratory at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) from 1999-2005, and is currently
chairman of the Department of Cardiology at SMH for the third time in his career.
He was voted physician of the year at
Sarasota Memorial Hospital in 2012.
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Daniel S. Pacifico, M.D., F.A.C.C.
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Dr. Pacifico, a native of Verona New
Jersey, completed his training from Thomas Jefferson Medical College in 1990. He completed his
internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Pacifico is board certified in
cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Dr. Pacifico is a former section chief in
cardiology at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
A University of Notre Dame alumnus,
Dr. Pacifico is still a big supporter of the Fighting Irish.
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Jason A. Heckendorn, D.O., F.A.C.C.
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Dr. Heckendorn, a native of Romeo, MI,
completed his training from Michigan State University in 2013.
He completed his internal medicine residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital, and his cardiology
fellowship at Ascension Macomb Hospital in Warren, MI.
Dr. Heckendorn is board certified in
cardiology, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. He is board eligible in interventional
cardiology.
A professed lifetime Spartan, Dr.
Heckendorn participated in lacrosse while at Michigan State, but has traded in his lacrosse gear
for golf clubs at this point in his life.
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Martin A. Espinosa Ginic, M.D.,
F.A.C.C.
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Dr. Espinosa Ginic, a native of
Caracas, Venezuela, is the newest member of the Florida Cardiac team. Dr. Espinosa Ginic
completed his residency, cardiology and electrophysiology (EP) fellowships at the University of
Louisville in Kentucky. He joined Florida Cardiac Consultants in November of 2021 after 6 years
of successful practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Espinosa Ginic is board certified in cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology (EP). He
specializes in the comprehensive management of abnormal heart rhythms, and performs a wide
variety of procedures including complex catheter ablations, pacemaker and defibrillator
implants, and Watchman.
He grew up spending his summers in Southwest Florida with his family. He enjoys doing outdoor
activities with his wife and children, fishing, water sports and music.
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Fabio V. Lima, M.D., F.A.C.C.
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Dr. Lima, a native of Long Island,NY,
completed his training at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in 2016. He completed his
internal medicine internship, residency, cardiology fellowship and interventional cardiology
fellowship at Brown University. He completed advanced training in Structural Interventional
Cardiology from the University of California San Francisco Medical Center in 2024.
Dr.
Lima is board certified in cardiovascular disease and board eligible in interventional
cardiology. Additionally, Dr. Lima holds certifications in both coronary and peripheral
rotational, orbital, and laser atherectomy, as well as intravascular lithotripsy.
Dr.
Lima is an avid follower of European soccer leagues, spends time sailing when he can get out on
the water, and enjoys a good wine tasting when he gets the chance. Dr. Lima is also fluent in
Portuguese and Spanish, enhancing his ability to connect with diverse patient populations.
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