MIAMI – September 16, 2019 — Baptist Health International, a part of Baptist Health South Florida, has named Rogelio E. Ribas, M.D., corporate vice president. His responsibilities include developing and overseeing the implementation of Baptist Health International’s strategic plan, including growth initiatives, resource allocation, long-range planning and leadership development. 

“Dr. Ribas’ wealth of experience and considerable knowledge of Baptist Health and the international healthcare market position him well for this new role,” said Joe Natoli, chief administrative officer of Baptist Health. “We are deeply committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality services for international patients and physicians. Dr. Ribas will undoubtedly continue the positive momentum at Baptist Health International.”

Dr. Ribas joined Baptist Health International in 2011 as director of international healthcare partnerships and insurance development and was promoted to assistant vice president in 2013. Prior to being named corporate vice president, Dr. Ribas served as interim leader of Baptist Health International, responsible for developing physician relations throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, catastrophic patient case reviews, insurance collaborations, patient support services and air ambulance transfers. In this new role, he will lead business development and manage relationships with international insurers, physicians, governments and potential partners, as well as oversee international consulting services, marketing and public relations, and a team of 11 in-country managers across Latin America and the Caribbean.

“I have been part of Baptist Health for many years and I’m very excited to take on this role and help strengthen the brand internationally,” said Dr. Ribas. “I look forward to continuing expanding our network of physicians, outpatient diagnostics and surgical center services in Latin America and the Caribbean.” 

Dr. Ribas has nearly 30 years of healthcare administration experience, including direct oversight of healthcare operations, HMO experience in utilization review and administration with United Healthcare and the development of strong physician networks. Additionally, he has worked with private domestic and international companies to develop and implement growth strategies and has brought several organizations to Joint Commission Accreditation status. Dr. Ribas has been a board member of national and state nonprofit associations in the ancillary field. 

Dr. Ribas received both his bachelor’s and medical degrees from the Escuela Autónoma de Ciencias Médicas in San Jose, Costa Rica. 

About Baptist Health International

Baptist Health International is one of the largest hospital-based international programs in the United States. Thousands of people travel to Miami each year from around the world to receive care from the renowned physicians at Baptist Health South Florida facilities. Baptist Health International is dedicated to facilitating comprehensive, high-quality services for international physicians and their patients, including hospital admissions, outpatient services and medical exams, second opinions, physician consultations and concierge services. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/International.