Håkan Charles-Harris, MD, FACS is a well-known recognized leader in advancements in General, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery in South Florida.  Dr. Charles-Harris received his medical degree from the University of the West Indies in Jamaica and his surgical training from Mount Sinai in New York City.  Dr. Charles-Harris is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Vascular Medicine, Endovascular, in addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.  He was Chief of Surgery at North Shore Medical Center from 2003 through 2009, followed by Vice Chief of Staff of the Hospital from 2010 - 2011.  He is currently a member of the Operations Committee and Medical Executive Committee and is a leader in new innovative surgical methods.  While serving as Assistant Professor in Surgery at Florida International University's (FIU) College of Medicine, Dr. Charles-Harris has recently been appointed Director of the new Endovascular Institute for FIU at Jackson North Medical Center. 

Dr. Charles-Harris has trained numerous healthcare providers from both local and international schools.  He is a Clinical Professor for both Nova Southeastern University and Miami Dade College’s Physician Assistant Program. He lectures medical students at Florida International University. He also enjoys being a career counselor in the medical and nursing fields to high-school students.  

After working in the Caribbean and North America, Dr. Charles-Harris brought his broad practical and theoretical background to South Florida in 2000.  His practice is based in a private setting in North Miami.  He performs surgery in both Broward and Dade counties and attracts patients from not only all over the State, but also internationally.

Education

Medical School: University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica

Internship: Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, New York

Residency: Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, New York

Appointments

Director, Endovascular Insitute for FIU at Jackson North Medical Center

Assistant Professor, FIU Department of Surgery, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Member, Medical Executive Committee, North Shore Medical Center

Member, Operations Committee, North Shore Medical Center 

Attending Surgeon, North Shore Medical Center

Attending Surgeon, Jackson North Medical Center

Former Vice Chief of Staff 2010-2011, North Shore Medical Center

Former Chairman, Department of Surgery 2003-2009, North Shore Medical Center 

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Vascular Medicine, Endovascular

Memberships

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Member, American Medical Association

Member, American Society of Vascular Medicine

Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons

Member, American Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Clinical Preceptor

Nova Southeastern University

Barry University

Miami Dade College 

University of Virginia Medical School

American University of Antigue

Ross University Medical School