That’s when Winter Haven Hospital is scheduled to open a new renovation and expansion of the Bostick Heart Center, which will give more space to all heartrelated areas, including Bolanos’ growing specialty: cardiac electrophysiology.
“This is one of the things I am most proud of,” says Balanos, who started the electrophysiology program at Winter Haven Hospital five years ago. “We are able to deliver state-of-the-art care close to home. Our patients will not find better care in Orlando or Tampa, they can stay closer to home.”
This is a culmination of sorts for Bolanos, whose journey to Winter Haven Hospital included an undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, a medical degree from the University of Miami, w it h residencies at UNC-Chapel Hill and Cornell.
In fact, it was during his time at New York Hospital through Cornell that he began his journey toward cardiac electrophysiology, which studies and treats heart rhythm issues.
“While in New York, there were several faculty members I looked up to that suggested this specialization,” says Balanos. “I liked the fact that with electrophysiology, I could fix the heart, I could cure the things that were going wrong for the patient.”
Bolanos got a glimpse of the medical field early. His father was an ear, nose, and throat specialist in Miami.
“He was always proud, but didn’t nudge any of us to go into medicine,” says Bolanos, who, as the youngest of six children, is the only sibling to pursue medicine. “This was something early on that interested me and when I got into school, I decided to pursue it.”
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ON THE PULSE
Healthcare professionals across the area finish 2020 on a strong note with accomplishments and awards
RESOLUTIONS OF RESILIENCE
Seven Habits for Healthcare Workers On the Edge of Burnout
Glaucoma and Dry Eyes
Eye doctors are excited this year with 2021 rolling in. It’s an excellent opportunity for us to shine some light on eye care topics that we would like to highlight. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.
CARE AFTER CRISIS
Watson Clinic’s Dr. Kathleen Haggerty Opens Post-COVID Care Clinic
A NEW ANGLE FOR HEALTHCARE CAREERS
Florida Polytechnic University Offers New Health Systems Engineering Program
Basics for Patient Experience and Retention
It’s easy to understand how the focus on improving patient experiences and shoring up retention efforts may have fallen by the wayside this year. We all know that medical practices are stretched thin as staff members work to accommodate social distancing measures and other COVID concerns.
Protecting Our Elderly
Psychologist Explains Dynamic of Suicide Among Seniors and Lists Precautions Doctors and Family Can Take
The Cutting Edge
Dr. Haq Brings His Expertise in Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery to Bostick Heart Center
On the pulse
Our Healthcare Specialists Are Working Harder Than Ever! Don’t Miss Out on All the Exciting Awards and Recognition
The $uccess Formula
For Medical Practices, Lease Negotiations Go Beyond Location