Faculty
Juan Penaranda-Canal, MD
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Dr. Penaranda Canal is an adult cardiac surgeon with special interest in minimally invasive surgery and a dedication to advancing patient care through the latest techniques. Dr. Penaranda specializes in coronary artery bypass, aortic and mitral valve surgeries, and complex aortic procedures. He is fluent in Spanish and English and is known for his patient-focused care.
Dr. Penaranda Canal was inspired to pursue medicine to help others and he has a profound commitment to improving lives. As a surgeon, he values the immediate, transformative impact that surgical care can have on patients and their families. His passion for heart surgery stems from the specialty’s unique blend of technical precision, innovative practice and the potential for long-term patient benefit.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Penaranda Canal enjoys traveling, golf with family and friends, and the arts, including opera.

