fl cardiac consultants

FL Cardiac Consultants Inc.

Sarasota Location

1540 S. Tamiami Trail #401
Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 941-917-0060
Fax: 941-957-4248

Venice Location

600 Nokomis Ave. S. #101
Venice, FL 34285
Phone: 941-485-8190
Fax: 941-483-9036

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Meet our Physicians

James J. Fox, M.D., F.A.C.C.

James J. Fox, M.D., F.A.C.C.

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

Daniel S. Pacifico, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Daniel S. Pacifico, M.D., F.A.C.C.

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.

Jason A. Heckendorn, D.O., F.A.C.C.

Jason A. Heckendorn, D.O., F.A.C.C.

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.

Martin A. Espinosa Ginic, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Martin A. Espinosa Ginic, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Dr. Espinosa Ginic, a native of Caracas, Venezuela, 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.

Fabio V. Lima, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Fabio V. Lima, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.C.

Dr. Lima is a native of Long Island, NY, Dr. Lima completed his medical degree at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in 2016. He then pursued his internal medicine internship, residency, cardiology fellowship, and interventional cardiology fellowship at Brown University. Dr. Lima further advanced his expertise with specialized training in Structural and Congenital Interventional Cardiology at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center in 2023. Dr. Lima has been part of the American College of Cardiology's Innovation Committee and its Future Hub Task Force since 2019.

Board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, Dr. Lima holds certifications in aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve replacement, as well as mitral and tricuspid valve repair. He is also proficient in septal defect closure, patent foramen ovale closure, and left atrial appendage occlusion.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Lima is an avid follower of European soccer leagues, enjoys sailing whenever he can, and appreciates a good wine tasting. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Dr. Lima enhances his ability to connect with diverse patient populations.

Blake D. Singletary, D.O., F.A.C.C.

Blake D. Singletary, D.O., F.A.C.C.

Dr. Blake Singletary, a lifelong Floridian, completed his training at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. He completed his internal medicine residency at Largo Medical Center in 2017, and his cardiology fellowship and interventional cardiology fellowship at USF/HCA West Florida in 2021.

Dr. Singletary is board certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Singletary has a clinical passion for both vascular and coronary endovascular interventions, as well as resource efficient management of heart failure.

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Singletary enjoys casting his fly rod for redfish off the Longboat Key flats or cheering on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dr. Singletary has a goal to visit every single National Park in the United States with his family.