Membership Breakfast - July

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July Membership Breakfast
Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 7:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Venue: Embassy Suites | Sponsored by West Boca Medical Center
Speaker: Dr. Michael Halista

Join us for our July Membership Breakfast, a mid-summer gathering where business and community leaders come together for meaningful conversation, updates, and connection.

We are honored to have West Boca Medical Center as this month’s sponsor. Their dedication to exceptional healthcare and community well-being continues to make a profound impact throughout South Palm Beach County. Your ticket includes breakfast and full access to the morning program, led by a prestigious representative from West Boca Medical Center, offering valuable insights and inspiration.

Start your day with networking, community connection, and an energizing Chamber experience.

About the Speaker

Dr. Halista is an interventional cardiologist who specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart conditions. Dr. Halista is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology. 

His procedural focus includes minimally invasive, catheter-based therapies, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement, left atrial appendage closure, percutaneous coronary intervention, and complex coronary interventions. 

Dr. Halista has also been involved in research throughout his training. He is published in several leading cardiovascular journals alongside some of the most influential figures in the field, including Valentin Fuster, Sripal Bangalore, and Peter Block. His research involves work pertaining to structural and coronary interventions, advanced heart failure, circulatory support devices, and peripheral vascular disease. He has presented his work nationally at meetings of the American College of Cardiology, Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics, and the Heart Failure Society of America. 

Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Halista earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City after obtaining his undergraduate degree at Emory University in Atlanta. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City before pursuing cardiovascular and interventional cardiology training at NYU, where he served as chief fellow during his interventional year. He then completed a dedicated Structural Heart Fellowship with Dr. John Vavalle at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before joining the South Florida Heart Institute team at Delray Medical Center.

About Our Membership Breakfasts

The Boca Chamber hosts Membership Breakfasts on the second Thursday of every month, creating consistent opportunities for professionals to connect, learn, and engage with the South Palm Beach County business community.

Each month features a welcoming environment for members to build relationships, expand their network, and stay informed through community updates and meaningful conversations.

These breakfasts attract leaders from a wide range of industries who come together to collaborate, support one another, and contribute to the vibrant business ecosystem that fuels Boca Raton.

Together, our Membership Breakfasts strengthen the spirit of partnership, connection, and leadership that makes our community thrive.