Carla Rabassa, M.D.

Interim Medical Director, FIU Health/Baptist Health

Assistant Professor

Department of Internal Medicine


Phone305-348-5261

Emailcrabassa@fiu.edu

OfficeACH1 440

Carla Rabassa, M.D.

Dr. Carla Rabassa teaches medical students and supervises clinical training with a focus on acute care, prevention, and wellness. She treats a range of conditions and helps patients navigate life transitions through evidence-based, compassionate care.

Dr. Rabassa is the interim medical director of the FIU Health/Baptist Health Practice, where she also provides patient care. A board-certified internist, she brings more than 25 years of experience in primary care, inpatient medicine, emergency care, and palliative services.

She is a strong advocate for community health education, particularly within the Hispanic community. Through media appearances and public speaking engagements, Rabassa has served as a medical expert on topics such as Latino health, diabetes, heart disease, women’s health, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

See research publications and more on FIU Discovery.

Education

  • Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
  • M.D., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
  • B.S., Biology, University of Miami, Miami, FL