Leg pain when you walk and wounds that will not heal can be signs of poor circulation or heart disease.
They are not the only signs, and they do not always point that way, but they are worth checking. Our vascular and cardiology team specializes in finding the cause and treating it. We have two offices and two procedural suites in Miami-Dade County.
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Read articlesWe treat veins, arteries and the heart in one practice.
Most people come to us for their legs, whether that is pain when walking, veins they can see, swelling, or a wound that will not heal. Cardiology sits alongside that, from a first preventative checkup to advanced interventional procedures. The team that diagnoses you is the team that treats you.
View all servicesVein & Vascular
This is the main focus of the practice. We diagnose peripheral artery disease, venous insufficiency, varicose veins, carotid disease and deep vein thrombosis in the office, and we treat them with minimally invasive procedures, most of them in our own suite.
View vein & vascular →Cardiology
We manage high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, valve disease and coronary artery disease, and we perform interventional procedures when they are needed.
View cardiology →Limb Preservation
Critical limb ischemia and non-healing wounds. If you have been told you need an amputation, we offer a second opinion, and we schedule that assessment promptly. Restoring blood flow can allow wounds to heal.
Learn about the program →Diagnostics
We run echo, vascular ultrasound, stress testing and Holter monitoring in our own offices. The ankle pressure test that checks for narrowed leg arteries takes a few minutes, and most patients get their results the same day.
View diagnostics →What our outpatient procedural suite means for you.
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The Same Team
You are seen by the same team at your first visit, on the day of your procedure, and at your follow-up.
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Shorter Waiting Times
Procedures can often be scheduled sooner, because we manage our own schedule rather than waiting on a hospital’s.
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Home on the Same Day
You arrive in the morning and are home the same afternoon, recovering in your own bed.
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Specialized Vascular Care
Peripheral artery disease, critical limb ischemia and venous disease are what this team sees most often.
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Advanced Technologies
Advanced technologies designed to treat narrowed or blocked arteries and veins, including tools that clear plaque out of an artery and balloons coated with medicine for vessels below the knee.
Most major plans accepted.
From routine checkups to advanced interventions.
Peripheral Artery Disease
Leg pain when walking, claudication work-up, and limb-saving treatment.
Learn more →Critical Limb Ischemia
Second-opinion path for advanced PAD and amputation prevention.
Learn more →Varicose Veins & Venous Insufficiency
Deep and superficial venous insufficiency, treated with minimally invasive endovenous procedures.
Learn more →Coronary Artery Disease
Chest pain, blockage evaluation, stenting, and medical management.
Learn more →Atrial Fibrillation
Heart rhythm evaluation, stroke prevention, and rhythm/rate control.
Learn more →Hypertension
Resistant high blood pressure, work-up, and individualized treatment plans.
Learn more →
Invest in long-term heart health.
A preventative cardiology consultation puts you ahead of cardiovascular disease: risk-factor assessment, lifestyle counseling, and a written plan tailored to you.
Learn moreNews & patient education.
Is your toe turning black? What it means and how the blood flow can be restored
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Facing amputation? How a vein can take over from blocked arteries and save the foot
By the time patients reach us for this conversation, somebody has usually already said the word amputation. The angiogram comes over, which is the X-ray study that maps…
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What Is Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia? Warning Signs and Treatment
Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), also called critical limb ischemia (CLI), is the most severe and advanced form of peripheral artery disease. It develops when blood flow to the…
Read article →Direct line. Prompt consults. Clear follow-up.
We make referrals simple. Prompt consult scheduling, electronic referrals, and a closed feedback loop so you stay informed about your patients' care.
What you can expect
- 1New referrals are scheduled promptly
- 2Closed feedback loop. You get the consult note promptly
- 3Direct cell access to our care team for urgent questions
- 4Limb preservation second-opinion track for high-risk PAD
Two offices in Miami-Dade.
Kendall
8720 N Kendall Drive, Suite 108Miami, FL 33176
Homestead
304 N Krome Avenue, Suite A-100Homestead, FL 33030
Two procedural suites in Kendall handle interventional and endovascular care. See all four locations →
“I truly felt heard at every moment.”
I truly felt heard at every moment, and they gave me peace of mind and confidence. What a relief to be in the hands of professionals who are so human, and so committed to their patients’ well-being.
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I want to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Cardiology team of Dr. Vinod A. Chainani, and especially to Joao Fonte. From the very first moment I walked into the office, I received exceptional medical care, full of professionalism and empathy.
I value the time they took to explain my diagnosis, every test, and every step of my treatment in a clear and understandable way. I truly felt heard at every moment, and they gave me peace of mind and confidence. It’s a great relief to be in the hands of professionals who are so human, and above all so committed to their patients’ well-being.
I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone looking for the best medical care for their heart. Thank you again for your attention and care. The way they treated me calmed me and helped me regain confidence. Joao Fonte and his colleagues on the Cardiology team are outstanding professionals.
Thank you for healing with wisdom, patience, and a heart full of humanity. Your dedication and attention at every visit is an inspiration, and your work is a great blessing. May God always bless you.
I also want to thank all the technicians and nurses, who give their care with so much love and professionalism, always providing the emotional support every patient needs. And thank you, too, to the entire front desk team, who care for patients with love, patience, and wisdom. Thank you so much.
Verdaderamente me sentí escuchada en todo momento y me brindaron tranquilidad y confianza. Es un gran alivio estar en manos de profesionales tan humanos y comprometidos con el bienestar del paciente.
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Quiero expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento a todo el equipo de Cardiología del Dr. Vinod A. Chainani, y principalmente a Joao Fonte. Desde el primer momento que llegué a su consulta, recibí una atención médica excepcional, llena de profesionalismo y empatía.
Valoro el tiempo que dedicaron a explicarme mi diagnóstico, todos los exámenes realizados y cada paso del tratamiento de manera clara y comprensible. Verdaderamente me sentí escuchada en todo momento y me brindaron tranquilidad y confianza. Sinceramente debo resaltar que es un gran alivio estar en manos de profesionales tan humanos y sobre todo comprometidos con el bienestar del paciente.
Recomiendo ampliamente sus servicios a cualquier persona que busque la mejor atención médica para su corazón. Una vez más, gracias por su atención y preocupación, su trato me tranquilizó y me ayudó a ganar confianza. Joao Fonte y sus colegas del equipo de Cardiología son excelentes profesionales.
Gracias por sanar con sabiduría, paciencia y un corazón lleno de humanidad. Su entrega y atención en cada consulta es una inspiración y su trabajo una gran bendición. Dios me los bendiga siempre.
Quiero dar gracias además a todos los técnicos y enfermeros, que también brindan su atención con mucho amor y profesionalismo, siempre con el apoyo emocional que todo paciente necesita. Gracias también a todo el equipo del Front desk, que brindan su atención con amor, paciencia y sabiduría, muchas gracias.
Lidia A., paciente
“Dr. Chainani is currently treating my husband’s health condition. We are really impressed with his knowledge and experience. Great bedside manners also. Would highly recommend this physician.”
Bertha V., patient family
“I’ve trusted Dr. Vinod Chainani with my procedure. They’re excellent, knowledgeable, and make the entire process stress-free. Highly recommend this Doctor. The whole staff is like family.”
Maria P., patient
MVM Heart, Vein and Vascular Centers
Vinod Chainani, MD
John H. Sokolowicz, MD
Elizabeth Martin, APRN
Joao Fonte, APRN
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