Joseph Ptasinski, DO
Cardiologist | Pediatric Cardiology
1611 NW 12th Ave Miami FL, 33136About
Dr. Joseph Ptasinski is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Ptasinski specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine DO 2020
Lafayette College BS Biology 2015
Board Certification
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics Northeast Ohio Medical University 2021 - 2023
- Intern Representative Pediatric Residency Education Committee 2020 - 2021
- SSSP Scholar Student Simulation Scholar Program at RVUCOM 2017 - 2018
- Vice President, Co-founder, Business and Leadership Medical Practice (BLIMP) 2017 - 2018
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellowships
- Jackson Memorial Hospital Pediatrics
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Akron Children’s Hospital Project Outrun
- Akron Children’s Hospital Reach out and Read Program
- One of a Kind Dog & Cat Shelter 2021-22
- Colorado Springs 5th Grade Trauma Program 2018-19
- Colorado Springs Youth Day with the Denver Nuggets 2018
- WhizKids Tutoring – Youth Mentor Collaborative 2017-18
- Spartan Race Medic 2017
Areas of research
Akron Childrens Hospital Heart Center, Akron, OHPosition: Primary Resident ResearcherPrinciple Investigator: Dr. David Waight and Greg Padrutt, PA-CProject Title: An Analysis of Percutaneous Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus Procedures at AkronChildrens Hospital: A Retrospective StudyA research project aimed at determining the success rate, complications, short term, and long-termeffects of percutaneous PDA closure procedures at Akron Childrens Hospital and comparingthem to USA and European statistics. / 2021-2023Akron Childrens Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Akron, OHPosition: Primary Resident ResearcherPrinciple Investigator: Dr. Ryan Nofziger and Dr. Christopher Page-GoertzProject Title: Oxygen Saturation Index (OSI) and Oxygenation Index (OI) Trends in PICU Patients as aRisk Factor for Complicated PICU Course.An extensive research project aimed at determining a specific value or range of values of OSI thatcould predict a complicated PICU stay. / 2021-2023Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PAPosition: Pediatric Resident EditorPrincipal Investigator: Timothy Craig, DOProject Title: The Need for Continuous Quality Assessment for Providing Optimal Comprehensive Carefor Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin DeficiencyAn editorial experience that included the addition of a pediatrician perspective of Alpha-1Antitrypsin deficiency comprehensive care effectiveness. / 2021Craig Hospital, Denver, COPosition: Medical Student ResearcherPrincipal Investigator: Jeffrey Berliner, DOProject Title: Venous thromboembolism, Defining Incidence, Prevalence, and Utility of Screening in theBrain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury and Dual Diagnosis PopulationsA research experience aimed at determining the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE)prior to inpatient rehabilitation discharge in patients admitted to Craig Hospital for treatment ofspinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and dual diagnoses. / 2017-2018Boulder Community Hospital, Boulder, COPosition: Research AssistantPrincipal Investigator: Eric McCarty, MDProject Title: Clinical Outcomes and Return to Sport After Arthroscopic Anterior, Posterior, andCombined Shoulder StabilizationA three-month experience involving actively gathering research study data for an orthopedicsurgeon. Have a paper published in The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine for which I was akey contributor. / 2013Joseph Ptasinski, DO's Practice location
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Get to know Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Joseph Ptasinski, who serves patients in Miami, Florida.
Well-versed in the field of pediatric cardiology, Dr. Ptasinski is currently completing his fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Holding various esteemed positions and titles within the medical and educational realms, Dr. Ptasinski served as a Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, he represented interns on the Pediatric Residency Education Committee in the year spanning 2020 to 2021. Additionally, his involvement as a Student Simulation Scholar Program (SSSP) Scholar at RVUCOM lasted from 2017 to 2018, and he played a pivotal role as the Vice President and Co-founder of the Business and Leadership Medical Practice (BLIMP) during the same period.
Graduating from Regis Jesuit High School, Dr. Ptasinski went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Lafayette College in 2015. He then attended medical school at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with the class of 2020.
Furthering his training, Dr. Ptasinski performed his residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron/NEOMED from 2020-2013. Subsequently, he joined a fellowship program at Jackson Memorial Hospital, which he is expected to complete in 2026.
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, while cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. Pediatric cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart problems in children. In those children who might need heart surgery, pediatric cardiologists work closely with pediatric heart surgeons to determine the best treatments and interventions.
Dedicated to philanthropic ventures, Dr. Ptasinski has been actively involved in various charitable initiatives. He notably contributed to projects such as the Akron Children’s Hospital’s Project Outrun and the Reach out and Read Program.
His involvement extended to supporting the One of a Kind Dog & Cat Shelter in 2021-2022 and participating in the Colorado Springs 5th Grade Trauma Program during 2018-2019. Additionally, he volunteered at the Colorado Springs Youth Day with the Denver Nuggets in 2018, was part of the WhizKids Tutoring – Youth Mentor Collaborative from 2017 to 2018, and served as a Spartan Race Medic in 2017.
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