Endocrinologist Sebastián Pérez-Martínez, M.D. has joined the Holy Cross Health Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician employed group of more than 130 physicians providing services throughout Broward County, on September 22.
Dr. Pérez-Martínez, who completed the University of Miami Internal Medicine Residency Program at Holy Cross Health, focuses on diagnosing and treating pituitary disease, adrenal disorders, transgender medicine, diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, calcium/parathyroid disorders and male and female reproductive issues.
Most recently, Dr. Pérez-Martínez completed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Vanderbilt University, where he served as chief fellow in his final year.
While in the residency program at Holy Cross Health, he served as chief resident and was a Sound Physician as an independent hospitalist with privileges at Holy Cross. In 2018, he co-founded the Cardiometabolic Clinic at Holy Cross Health to provide personalized treatment to patients with metabolic syndrome by helping them make positive behavioral changes in their dietary and exercise habits.
While in the residency program at Holy Cross Health, Dr. Pérez-Martínez served as the residency program’s treasurer and was a member of the wellness and recruitment committees. During that time, he also raised money and recruited participants for Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes.
Dr. Pérez-Martínez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, earning his Bachelor of Science in cellular and molecular biology and Doctor of Allopathic Medicine degree. While in medical school, he participated in research projects focused on insulin resistance in HIV-seropositive women at the University of Puerto Rico’s Medical Sciences Campus and synaptic dysfunction in mice with traumatic brain injuries at the University of Miami’s Lois Pope Life Center. He’s been published by “Clinical Thyroidology,” “Neurobiology of Disease,” “Journal of NeuroVirology” and “Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology” and has presented at numerous industry meetings and symposiums.
A member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Endocrine Society, Dr. Pérez-Martínez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, is board eligible for the American Board of Endocrinology and holds a certification in LGBTQ Health from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Dr. Pérez-Martínez’s office is located in the HCMG Endocrinology and Adult Medicine
office, 4701 North Federal Highway, Suite #A-27 in Fort Lauderdale. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
To schedule an appointment, call 954-938-9966 or visit holy-cross.com for more information.
ABOUT HOLY CROSS HEALTH
A member of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, non-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. Holy Cross has been recognized for six Types of Care in U.S. News and World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospital rankings. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life. Holy Cross Health also encompasses Holy Cross HealthPlex outpatient facility, urgent care centers and more than 40 Holy Cross Medical Group physician practices. To learn more about Holy Cross Health, visit holy-cross.com. Connect @holycrossfl.
