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Maria Del Pilar Brinez Giraldo, MD

Pediatric Cardiology
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Locations

Memorial Division of Pediatric Cardiology

1971 SW 172nd Avenue
2nd Floor
Miramar, FL 33029

305-682-2690

305-823-3591

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Memorial Division of Pediatric Cardiology

7755 NW 146th Street
Miami Lakes, FL 33016

305-682-2690

305-823-3591

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About Me

I am a pediatric cardiologist at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, specializing in the treatment of congenital heart defects, acquired heart conditions and preventive cardiology to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. I am also trained in palliative care and hospice management, allowing me to provide compassionate, comprehensive support to children and families who require long-term care.

My father was an extraordinary OB-GYN known for his skill, compassion, integrity and unwavering dedication to his patients. His example profoundly shaped me, inspiring me to follow in his footsteps and pursue a career in medicine with the same commitment to patient care.

What I love most about my work is the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on children and their families. As a pediatric cardiologist, I have the privilege of building long-term relationships with my patients, many of whom I follow from infancy through adolescence and even many into adulthood. It’s incredibly fulfilling to guide families through both the medical and emotional aspects of managing heart conditions.

Preventive cardiology is another focus of mine, particularly with conditions influenced by lifestyle factors such as obesity and hypertension. These issues are becoming increasingly common in children, and without intervention, they can lead to early-onset cardiovascular disease in adulthood. My goal is to help families establish healthy habits early to protect their child’s heart for the future.

I take a compassionate, thorough and collaborative approach to care, ensuring every family feels heard, informed and supported. By listening carefully to both medical concerns and emotional needs, I strive to provide thorough, personalized guidance. My goal is to help families fully understand diagnoses, treatment options and preventive strategies so we can work together to achieve the best outcomes for their child.

In addition to patient care, I’m passionate about research and quality improvement initiatives focused on preventive cardiology and enhancing long-term care for children with congenital heart defects. Pediatric cardiology is an ever-evolving field, and I am committed to advancing new approaches and innovations that push the boundaries of what we can offer our patients.

 

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Education

Education

Juan N Corpas School Of Medicine, 1999

Internships

All Childrens Hospital, 2008

Residency

University Of South Florida, 2013, Pediatrics

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2024, Pediatric Cardiology
Johns Hopkins University, 2016, Pediatric Cardiology
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program, 2017, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Certifications

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

Please view Dr. Maria Del Pilar Brinez Giraldo’s publications on PubMed.

Presentations

  • Brinez P, Ringel R. Impact of quality improvement initiatives for radiation safety dose levels during interventional catheterization for congenital heart disease, 2016.
  • Pilar Brinez MD, “Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis – Preoperative Evaluation” Oral Presentation. 16th Annual International Symposium on Congenital Heart Disease February 2016.
  • Pilar Brinez, MD; Tosin Fatusin, MD “Case by Fellow” session during 16th Annual International Symposium on Congenital Heart Disease February 2016.
  • Brinez P, MD; Gary Beasley, MD; William Ravekes, MD; Hal Dietz, MD; Narutoshi Hibino, M.D, Ph.D Luca A Vricella, MD A retrospective analysis of the surgical indications for valve-sparing aortic root replacement in patients with connective tissue disorders according to the AHA surgical guidelines. 16th Annual International Symposium on Congenital Heart Disease. St Petersburg Feb 13-16, 2016.
  • Kersti K. Linask, PhD, Brinez P, MD, and Mingda Han, MD. Folate-Myo-Inositol Topical Cream Accelerates Initiation of Cutaneous Wound Healing. Department of Pediatrics, USF Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL 4th Annual Meeting of the Am Coll of Wound Healing and Tissue Repair October 2014.
  • Brinez P MD, Juan Luna MD, Yolanda Suarez MD, Cristina Pelaez MD, Diane Straub MD Implementation of a Spanish language training curriculum in a pediatric residency program April 2013.
  • Han M1, Neves AL, Serrano M, Brinez P, Huhta JC, Acharya G, Linask KK. Effects of Alcohol, Lithium, and Homocysteine on No Muscle Myosin-II in the Mouse Placenta and Human Trophoblasts Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Aug;2007(2): 140.e7-19. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.05.007. Epub 2012 May 14.
  • E-poster 6th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery 2013.
  • 9th Symposium on Advances in Perinatal Cardiology. St Petersburg, FL October 2012 (Best poster award).
  • Brinez P, Serrano M, Huhta JC, Linask K. A Mouse Cardiovascular Profile Score for Standard Assessment of Fetal Mouse Cardiac Function. 9th Annual Symposium on Advances in Perinatal Cardiology, All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL. October 2010. Serrano, M, Brinez P, Han M, Linask KK. Folate Protection of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Related Cardiac Defects by Modulation of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling.

Awards

  • Pediatric Cardiology Resident of the Year - All Children Hospital, 2012-13
  • Poster Winner at 9th Symposium on Advances in Perinatal Cardiology, 2012

Hospital Affiliations