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Our Team

Dr. Arthur Agatston

Chief Executive Officer

Known as a pioneer of modern preventive cardiology, Arthur Agatston MD, FACC is a renowned cardiologist best known for his contribution to medicine by the development of the “Agatston Score.”

Dr. Agatston is also an expert in nutrition, and has authored a New York Times #1 best seller, “The South Beach Diet,” as well as 12 other nutrition, cardiac prevention and gluten-related books that have sold more than 23 million copies in 33 languages worldwide. In addition, he has written more than 200 scientific papers and abstracts, and has been recognized as one of Time magazine’s annual “Time 100” most influential individuals.

Dr. Agatston co-created the first Preventive Cardiovascular Fellowship at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center.

Dr. Judi Woolger

Chief Medical Officer

Judi Woolger, MD, FACP, MS is a board-certified internal medicine physician with extensive experience in concierge medical care.

As Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami for more than three decades, she served as the medical director of the UHealth Champions program, and was essential to the development of the institution’s progressive program.

She moved to the Agatston Center in 2018, where she provides personalized attention and focuses on all aspects of preventive health care.

Dr. Woolger attended the University of Florida College of Medicine and performed her residency training at JHS-Jackson Memorial Hospital. She also has a master’s degree in nutrition.

Dr. Cindy Shaffer

Physician

Dr. Cindy Shaffer completed her residency training at the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach where she was selected to serve as Chief Medical Resident.

She is board-certified in internal medicine and has been practicing primary care with Dr. Arthur Agatston for more than ten years.

She has a special interest in metabolic health and preventive cardiology with a focus on lifestyle and nutrition optimization.

As a female physician, she offers an insightful perspective on a woman’s medical needs. Dr. Shaffer believes that precise, personalized preventive care is the core of happiness, health and longevity. Dr. Shaffer is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Dr. James Trice

Physician

Dr. James Trice III is an internist who served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of the Executive Medicine Group.

His influence in the development and delivery of concierge medical care has established the highest standards and distinguished him as a clear leader in executive care.

Dr. Trice attended the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Virginia hospitals.

Dr. Oren Mechanic

Head of Innovation and Clinical Care

Oren Mechanic MD, MPH is a double-board certified physician with residency and fellowship training at Harvard Medical School / Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Mentored and trained by Dr. Agatston, Dr. Mechanic uses the latest advanced diagnostic labs, technology, and imaging to longitudinally care for his patients. His expertise in emergency medicine allows for urgent need guidance to his patients.

Dr. Mechanic received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, Master of Public Health from Dartmouth, and bachelors in Nutrition with Honors from the University of North Carolina. He was previously core faculty at Harvard Medical School for clinical skills and has published extensively, including in New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA Open, and Journal of General Internal Medicine. He is an editor of Journal of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine.

Rebecca Lormand

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer, Rebecca Lormand, RN, BSN, MBA is responsible for oversight and leadership of all day to day clinical and operational functions.

She comes with a strong clinical and administrative background in many specialties including intensive care, cardiology, concierge and outpatient medicine.

She has more than 15 years of healthcare experience in a variety of clinical and administrative roles.