📍 17009 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL  |  Serving Florida Residents Exclusively (954) 799-6439
Our Team

Expert care, guided
by evidence and
built around you

Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, dietitians, and health coaches brings deep clinical expertise to every patient's weight management journey — with personalised plans grounded in science.

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Overview

Our mission and commitment

At CardioMender Wellness & Weight Loss Specialists, our mission is to improve the long-term health and wellness of our patients through safe, medically supervised weight loss. We treat each patient as an individual, providing customized, medically supervised weight loss solutions to achieve a healthier lifestyle, including disease prevention and regression. We strive to be a trustworthy resource by offering weight loss education about diet, nutrition and realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes. We pride ourselves on providing medically supervised weight loss support and inspiration in a caring, professional, ethical and respectful manner.

Meet our specialists

Our valuable team members

Each member brings focused expertise to support your health journey

Aaron Welch, Ph.D.

Aaron Welch, Ph.D.

Owner
Aaron Welch is the owner of CardioMender Wellness & Weight Loss Specialists and brings an unusually broad scientific and financial background to healthcare. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from The Johns Hopkins University, one of the world's leading biomedical research institutions, where his doctoral work focused on the molecular mechanisms underlying human disease. Following his training, Aaron transitioned into the capital markets, building a career as a biotechnology equity analyst and venture investor. He covered a large universe of clinical-stage and commercial biopharmaceutical companies at institutional firms including H.C. Wainwright & Co. and Guggenheim Securities, and later served as a portfolio manager at Symbiosis Capital Management, a healthcare-focused investment fund. In that capacity he evaluated hundreds of drug development programs, clinical trial datasets, and healthcare business models — developing a rigorous, evidence-based lens through which he assesses new therapies and patient care strategies. Aaron also founded Saber Therapeutics, a gene editing company developing meganuclease-based treatments for genetic disease, and PreFeast, a nutraceutical startup focused on metabolic health. His scientific fluency, capital markets experience, and entrepreneurial drive are reflected in CardioMender's commitment to offering patients access to the most current, evidence-supported approaches to medically supervised weight loss.
Dr. Roberto Lazaro Rodriguez Baez, DHSc, MSc, MSN, FNP-C, APRN, RN

Dr. Roberto Lazaro Rodriguez Baez, DHSc, MSc, MSN, FNP-C, APRN, RN

Family Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with prior experience as a physician and general surgeon, offering advanced clinical judgment and diagnostic expertise. Experienced in managing acute and chronic conditions in adult and geriatric populations, including telehealth delivery of care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong focus on patient-centered, evidence-based practice and chronic disease management.
Anaily Machoqui, APRN, FNP-BC

Anaily Machoqui, APRN, FNP-BC

Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner
Anaily is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in cosmetic aesthetics, with a passion for enhancing beauty and confidence through advanced, minimally invasive treatments. Her expertise spans neurotoxin injections, dermal fillers, sclerotherapy, PRP and PRF for both aesthetics and hair restoration, micro-needling, and chemical peels. A recognized specialist in hair restoration therapy, Anaily offers a comprehensive approach combining topical treatments, injectables, and FUE procedures — delivering natural, lasting results for hair loss patients.
Kettia Dorcelian, RN

Kettia Dorcelian, RN

Nutritional Specialist
Originally from Haiti, Kettia brings 19 years of clinical nursing experience to our team. Her deep commitment to patient care and clinical excellence makes her an invaluable part of the CardioMender family.
Moises Hernandez, MA

Moises Hernandez, MA

Nutritional Specialist
Originally from Cuba, Moises was educated in Florida and has worked in the medical field for over 15 years. His experience spans renal care, hemodialysis, and comprehensive patient support.
Julie Barrera, MA

Julie Barrera, MA

Nutritional Specialist
Julie's passion for health care has led her down many paths in the health and fitness industry. She brings enthusiasm and dedication to every patient interaction at CardioMender.
Omar Longa

Omar Longa

Patient Services Specialist
Omar was born in Venezuela and moved to Miami with his family at the age of two. He brings warmth, energy, and a genuine commitment to making every patient feel welcome and supported.
Jessica Duran

Jessica Duran

Patient Services Specialist
Jessica has over eight years of customer service experience and is enthusiastic about her role in the world of healthy living and weight management at CardioMender.
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