Dr. Omar IssaD.O., F.A.C.C.
Internal Medicine
at Coral Gables Cardiology Associates — Coral Gables, FL
About
Omar Issa, DO, FACC, brings an exceptional depth of cardiovascular training to Coral Gables Cardiology Associates. He earned a Bachelor of Science in microbiology from the University of Florida before completing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in California. He completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, followed by a cardiovascular disease fellowship through the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Issa then pursued an advanced cardiovascular fellowship in sports cardiology and cardiac performance at Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. During that training, he cared for hundreds of amateur and elite athletes, including members of the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Boston Red Sox. He holds five board certifications: internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, adult comprehensive echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation. Dr. Issa grounds his practice in evidence-based medicine with a strong emphasis on preventive care. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented research to the American College of Cardiology. His goal is to bring performance optimization techniques to amateur and recreational athletes in the Miami area.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Florida — B.S. in Microbiology
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, California
Residency
Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL
Fellowship
Cardiovascular Disease, Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL; Advanced Cardiovascular Fellowship in Sports Cardiology/Cardiac Performance, Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Additional Training
Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals; presented research to American College of Cardiology
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Issa right for?
Dr. Issa is an excellent match for patients who want a preventive, evidence-based approach to cardiovascular and internal medicine care. Athletes at every level, from recreational runners to professionals, benefit from his sports cardiology expertise and performance optimization focus. Patients with complex cardiovascular conditions such as cardiomyopathy, vascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, or nuclear cardiology needs will find his five-board-certification depth highly relevant. He also suits patients who want thorough coordination across their full health care team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Issa treats cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, heart arrhythmias, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and vascular disease. He also holds specialty certification in nuclear cardiology, allowing him to diagnose and manage conditions requiring nuclear imaging.
Dr. Issa holds five board certifications: internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, adult comprehensive echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation. This range allows him to perform and interpret a broad spectrum of diagnostic imaging and testing in-house.
Dr. Issa completed an advanced cardiovascular fellowship in sports cardiology and cardiac performance at Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital. During that training, he provided care to hundreds of athletes including members of the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Boston Red Sox. He currently works with the Miami Heat, NBA G League, Inter Miami CF, and Florida International University.
Dr. Issa completed his cardiovascular disease fellowship through the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. He then pursued an additional advanced fellowship in sports cardiology and cardiac performance at Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Issa centers his practice on evidence-based medicine with a strong focus on prevention and early cardiovascular intervention. He takes an integrated approach to care, actively collaborating with all members of a patient's health care team. His goal is to bring the performance optimization techniques used by elite athletes to amateur and recreational patients in Miami.
Yes. Dr. Issa has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has presented research findings to the American College of Cardiology. His research background reinforces the evidence-based approach he brings to clinical practice.
Yes. Dr. Issa has a specific interest in extending elite-level cardiovascular evaluation and performance optimization to recreational and amateur athletes in the Miami area. His sports cardiology fellowship at Harvard Medical School and his work with professional teams inform how he approaches every athlete he sees, regardless of level.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026