Board-certified neurologist Nestor Beltre, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Beltre will provide care for patients with neurological conditions and specializes in movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, Huntington’s disease, and tic disorders. He is experienced in using ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for these disorders and deep brain stimulation programming for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Beltre to our highly skilled team of medical specialists, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D., chair of neurology at Miami Neuroscience Institute.
Dr. Beltre completed his medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and remained there for his internal medicine internship. He served as chief during his neurology residency at Jackson Health System. He also completed a fellowship at NYU Langone’s Fresco Institute for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders, where he received advanced training in diagnosis and management of various movement disorders.
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Beltre serves as an assistant professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University. He has developed educational programs for neurology trainees and presented research at national and international conferences including the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders and meetings by the American Academy of Neurology.
Dr. Beltre said about his approach: “I strive to create a collaborative relationship where medical decisions are guided by both clinical expertise and my patient’s individual values and goals,” adding that he aims to listen carefully so patients feel supported in their healthcare journey.
He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Beltre will see patients at two locations: 8950 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 405W; and 800 SW 108 Avenue, Suite 100—both in Miami.
Baptist Health is recognized as the largest healthcare organization in its region with a network that includes 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, over 4,000 physicians, numerous outpatient centers across South Florida counties (Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, Palm Beach), specialized institutes focusing on cancer care as well as brain/spine/heart/orthopedic services; it is affiliated academically with Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
