DepartmentsCardiovascular MedicineSpecialty GroupsCardiovascular Health ClinicEchocardiography LaboratoryCardiovascular Imaging (CT, MRI, Nuclear Cardiology)LocationJacksonville, FloridaLanguagesEnglishSpanishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Biographical summary Dr. Perez-Downes is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and applications of artificial intelligence in cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Perez-Downes attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. He completed his training in Internal Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, where he also served an additional year as Chief Resident. He completed his Cardiology training at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, where he also had the honor of serving as Chief Fellow. His clinical and research focus includes echocardiography, cardiovascular care in the renal transplant population, community cardiology practice, quality improvement, and use of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance cardiovascular care for large-scale populations. Conditions treatedAnginaHeart arrhythmiaHeart attackHeart diseaseHyperlipidemia Procedures performedEchocardiogramExercise stress testNuclear stress testStress echocardiogram InterestsGeneral CardiologyEchocardiographyHyperlipidemiaPreventive CardiologyChest Pain evaluationCardiac Arrhythmia Mayo Clinic locations Jacksonville, Florida Driving Directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2022Chief FellowCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2022FellowCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2022FellowshipCardiovascular Disease, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2019Chief Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Florida College of Medicine2018Residency - Internal MedicineUniversity of Florida College of Medicine2015Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine2010BS - BiologyUniversity of FloridaShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2022Cardiovascular DiseasesAmerican Board of Internal Medicine2021EchocardiographyNational Board of Echocardiography2018Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineShow more certificationsAwards and honors2022Mayo Clinic Top Performing Provider AwardMayo Clinic in Florida2017Recipient of Gary F. Izzo Memorial Scholarship AwardFlorida Chapter, American College of Physicians2016Outstanding resident of the yearFlorida Chapter of the American College of Physicians2016First place presenter Future of Healthcare Conference, Duval County Medical Society2015Internal Medicine Intern of the yearUniversity of Florida College of Medicine2015Third place presenter, Spring Meeting Florida Chapter, American College of PhysiciansShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2020 - 2022Council LeaderFlorida Chapter, American College of Cardiology2016 - 2018ChairCouncil of Residents, Medical Students and Fellows, Florida Chapter, American College of Physicians2015 - 2018MemberHouse Staff Council, University of Florida College of MedicineShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryConditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20547867 Doctors & Medical Staff Perez Downes, Julio C. D.O.