About us

Lina Hurtado, M.D., is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, treating patients in the inpatient setting. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Hurtado focuses on enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life to people with physical impairment or disabilities. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Hurtado served as medical director at Saint Catherine’s West Rehabilitation Hospital in Miami. She has held numerous leadership positions, such as stroke rehabilitation director and assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Hurtado earned her medical degree from Nueva Granada Military University in Colombia and completed her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. She received the Intern of the Year award in the general surgery department and Best Research Project in the physical medicine and rehabilitation department. As she works with each patient, Dr. Hurtado listens to each concern and provide a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the individual’s unique goals. Through trust, effective communication and the latest healthcare innovations, she works to achieve the best possible outcomes. In her spare time, Dr. Hurtado enjoys exercising, traveling and spending time with her family.