Jonathan Vafai, MD, FACC, FASE

03/24/2026

Share this infographic with your patients to explain high Lp(a), why knowing levels is important, and its impact on heart health.

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03/09/2026

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/09/florida-judge-orders-leapfrog-to-remove-safety-grades-for-5-palm-beach-county-hospitals/

A Florida judge has ruled that Leapfrog Group must remove its safety grades dating back to fall 2024 for five Palm Beach County hospitals owned by Tenet Healthcare Corp.

03/09/2026

Leapfrog lost the lawsuit by Tenet/Palm Beach Health Network accusing them of deceptive practices.

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Palm Beach Health Network – Finds “Leapfrog’s Grades for Non-Participating Hospitals are Unfair and Deceptive”

03/05/2026

Excited to share that Delray Medical Center was just named a Castle Connolly top hospital.

Learn more about Delray Medical Center, a hospital affiliated with Castle Connolly Top Doctors, located in Delray Beach, FL. Find doctors, specialties, locations, and more.

02/27/2026

1000th LAAO procedure

02/10/2026

If you have ever been worried about starting a statin because of the long list of potential side effects, a major new study in The Lancet has some very good news.

Researchers analyzed data from over 150,000 people in rigorous clinical trials and found that statins are not the cause of the vast majority of side effects often attributed to them—including memory loss, sleep problems, and depression.
While any medication can have side effects, for most people, the "risks" listed on the box are far more likely to be related to other factors rather than the statin itself. Meanwhile, the benefit of preventing heart attacks and strokes remains clear and significant.

Always talk to your doctor about your specific concerns, but this data confirms that statins are among the most thoroughly studied and safest tools we have for heart health.

Read more about the study here:

Adverse event data from blinded randomised trials do not support causal relationships between statin therapy and most of the conditions (including cognitive impairment, depression, sleep disturbance, and peripheral neuropathy) listed in product labels as potential undesirable effects. In light of th...

02/08/2026

02/05/2026

February 2, 2026– Cardiothoracic surgeon Melissa Levack, MD, joins the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. She is on staff at Delray Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. […]

01/24/2026

I am pleased to report that my group and I are named Top Doctors for 2026 by Castle Connolly. Castle Connolly Top Doctors
https://www.castleconnolly.com/top-doctors/jonathan-j-vafai-cardiovascular-disease-128cc122260

01/15/2026

A study shows that, in the most sedentary people, small amounts of activity are linked to significant health benefits

01/09/2026

Amazing story of my friend and colleague’s recovery from a devastating problem.

A Delray Beach doctor survived a brain bleed, stroke, fall and major recovery. He says he nearly died 3 times. He now has a message to share, having seen long-term health care as a patient.

12/19/2025

For more than eighteen years, cardiology has been my sole focus and life’s work. I care deeply about my patients and approach every visit the way I would want my own family to be treated—with time, honesty, compassion, and respect.

My philosophy is lifestyle first whenever possible. Exercise, nutrition, and daily habits form the foundation of heart health, and medications or procedures are added thoughtfully when they truly serve your best interest. When I make a recommendation, it is never routine—it is based on experience, evidence, and a genuine belief that it is right for you.

My role is to educate, guide, and offer clear advice; your role is to make the decisions that feel right for your life and values. The best care happens when we work together through shared decision-making.

I have trained at leading hospitals in New York and Boston, and that experience continues to guide my care today. Even while practicing here in Florida, I rely on a broad national perspective and a trusted network of outstanding specialists. When referrals are needed, I send patients to people I trust and would confidently recommend to my own family.

I am deeply grateful for the trust my patients place in me. It is a privilege to care for you and to be part of your team.