The Links Club
"A Red Dress Affair"
Nassau, Bahamas

BACKGROUND: the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine granted Dr. Galbut his medical degree, and he completed his residency in cardiovascular/thoracic surgery at Harvard, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center.  Dr. Galbut has been in private practice since 1981.

HONORS/CREDENTIALS:  He not only helped built the Miami Heart Institute, but he has also contributed to the research of open-heart surgery with internal mammary arteries in more than 30 studies.  The doctor is board certified in cardiac and thoracic surgery.

INTERESTS & INTERESTING TIDBITS:  Throughout his nearly quarter-of-a-century long career,  Dr. Galbut has performed more than 4,000 heart surgeries and has participated in an additional 4,000.  Altogether, he has performed surgery on about 10,000 patients from all over the world.  Dr. Galbut also leads cardiothoracic services at South Miami Heart Center and has a special interest in women’s heart surgery.

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:  Since the hospital was established nearly 40 years ago, cardiac services have been among the longest running services offered.   South Miami provides a full range of services for patients with a variety of cardiac diseases, No only does the hospital diagnose and treat cardiac disease, but representatives claim it is dedicated to promoting wellness and education to the community.