Dr. Sylvie GirouxMD, FACC
Internal Medicine
at Culp-Henson Concierge Cardiology and Internal Medicine — Sarasota, FL
About
Sylvie-Karine Giroux, MD, FACC is a second-generation physician who earned her medical degree from Laval University in Quebec, Canada. During medical school she joined an international medical organization and spent several months practicing in Haiti, an experience that deepened her empathy and shaped her patient-centered approach. She completed a postgraduate program in cardiovascular pharmacology at Montreal University, including a year of research training at the Montreal Heart Institute Research Center. She then finished her Internal Medicine residency at McGill University and went on to complete her Cardiology fellowship at Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center, where she received the Caring Star Award for compassion and excellence of patient care.
Dr. Giroux holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified her in Internal Medicine as well. She served as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Michigan State University from 2018 to 2023, and she directed echocardiography labs during her clinical work in Michigan. She has a particular passion for heart disease in women and has delivered multiple presentations and a television interview on the subject. She joined Culp-Henson in 2023. Beyond medicine, she played competitive tennis at the regional level in Quebec and served on the Formula One and NASCAR race medical teams at the Canadian Grand Prix from 2000 to 2008.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Séminaire Saint-Augustin, Quebec, Canada — D.E.C., Health Sciences (1994)
Medical School
Laval University, Quebec, Canada — M.D. (1999)
Residency
Internal Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada (diploma 2003)
Fellowship
Cardiovascular Disease, Georgetown University / Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. (2010)
Additional Training
Postgraduate program in cardiovascular pharmacology, Montreal University, with research training at Montreal Heart Institute Research Center (2000-2001); Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Michigan State University (2018-2023)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Giroux right for?
Dr. Giroux is a strong fit for patients seeking cardiology care with a personal, communicative approach. Women with cardiovascular concerns benefit especially from her focused interest in heart disease in women. Patients managing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or complex cardiac conditions will find her research background in cardiovascular genetics relevant to their care. Her internist training and patient-centered philosophy also make her well-suited for adults managing chronic conditions who want a physician who explains options clearly and fosters active patient involvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Giroux treats cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, heart disease in women, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and a range of chronic and acute internal medicine conditions. She has a particular clinical interest in heart disease as it presents in women.
Yes. Dr. Giroux holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada also certified her in Internal Medicine, as did the Collège des Médecins et Chirurgiens du Québec.
C. She also completed postgraduate research training at the Montreal Heart Institute Research Center.
Dr. Giroux comes from a medical family and developed her passion for medicine early. Her research in cardiovascular pharmacology and genetics, including work alongside internationally recognized researchers, solidified her focus on cardiology. She has dedicated particular attention to heart disease in women throughout her career.
Yes. Dr. Giroux received the Caring Star Award at Georgetown University Hospital in 2009 for compassion and excellence of care. She also received an honor recognition for excellence in quality of patient care from CSSSB in 2010.
Yes. Dr. Giroux served as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Michigan State University from 2018 to 2023. She also directed echocardiography and cardiac rehabilitation labs during her clinical work at War Memorial Hospital in Michigan.
Dr. Giroux joined Culp-Henson Concierge Cardiology and Internal Medicine in 2023. C.
Doctor profile last updated August 19, 2026