Pedro Jose Valdes DO, FACC

Dr. Pedro José Valdes is a highly accomplished and board-certified Interventional Cardiologist with extensive experience caring for the South Florida community. He completed his internship, residency, and two fellowship programs at Palmetto General Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, Co-Chief Cardiology Fellow, and Chief Interventional Cardiology Fellow. With a strong commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, Dr. Valdes has dedicated his career to treating underserved and minority populations, building strong relationships with patients, and improving cardiovascular outcomes throughout South Florida. He is bilingual, dedicated, and known for his blue-collar work ethic and unwavering devotion to his patients’ well-being. Dr. Valdes currently serves as Interventional Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus.

Dr. Pedro Jose Valdes is available at the following facilities:

• Larkin Hospital Palm Springs

Education & Medical Training

Medical School
▪ Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine — Graduated with Honors

Fellowships
▪ Interventional Cardiology – Palmetto General Hospital
▪ Cardiology – Palmetto General Hospital

Residency & Internship
▪ Internal Medicine – Palmetto General Hospital

Languages

▪ English
▪ Spanish

Licensure & Certifications

▪ State of Florida Osteopathic Physician License 
▪ ACLS & BLS 
▪ Board Certified, Internal Medicine
▪ Board Certified, Echocardiography
▪ Board Certified, ARDMS
▪ Board Certified, Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)
▪ Board Certified, Cardiology
▪ Board Certified, Interventional Cardiology

Professional Memberships

▪ Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
▪ Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)
▪ Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA)

Honors & Distinctions

▪ Fellow of the American College of Cardiology — 2019
▪ Physician of the Month, Palmetto General Hospital — April 2019
▪ Chief Interventional Cardiology Fellow — 2017–2018
▪ Co-Chief Cardiology Fellow — 2016–2017
▪ Chief Resident, Internal Medicine — 2013–2014
▪ Resident of the Month — October 2013
▪ NASPE Major of the Year — 2003

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
AvMed
BCBS
CarePlus
Cigna
Doctors HealthCare Plans
Health Options
HealthSun
Humana
Medica
Medicaid (fee-for-service)
Medicare (fee-for-service)
MMM of Florida
Molina
Preferred Care Partners
Simply
Sunshine / Allwell / Ambetter
United Healthcare

(Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Marketplace plans vary — please confirm when scheduling.)