Dr. Maria C. Delgado-Lelievre

Maria Delgado-Lelievre, MD, is a distinguished Hypertension Specialist at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Her clinical focus centers on the innovative, state-of-the-art, and comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hypertension disease, encompassing its cardiovascular and cardiometabolic implications. In her role as the Founder & Director of the AHA-certified Comprehensive Hypertension Center at the University of Miami, Dr. Delgado-Lelievre leads the first hypertension center in Florida accredited by the AHA. Remarkably, this center stands as the exclusive facility in South Florida to achieve the American Heart and American Medical Association's 2023 Gold Plus Award for outstanding blood pressure control. Certified as a Hypertension Specialist by the AHA, Dr. Delgado-Lelievre completed her clinical and research fellowship in Hypertension at the University of Michigan and her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Health System. Hailing from Venezuela, her fervent commitment lies in the comprehensive understanding and management of Hypertension Disease and its cardiovascular and cardiometabolic ramifications. Driven by a passion for technology and cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment innovations, she brings a unique, individualized perspective to hypertension assessment, evaluation, and treatment. Dr. Delgado-Lelievre's dedication extends beyond patient care to community outreach and national initiatives. Her involvement with influential entities such as the AHA Quality Health Care Certification Science Committee, the National Hypertension Control Roundtable, and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors underscores her unwavering resolve to combat the pervasive health challenge of uncontrolled blood pressure at both local and national levels. She warmly welcomes front-line hypertension and cardiovascular prevention patients for evaluations, providing fast appointments and virtual consultations.

Dr. Delgado-Lelievre is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertension, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Delgado-Lelievre is currently accepting new patients.