Dr. Jaime Mejia, MD – Top Radiologist in Tavares, Florida

Contact & Appointment Information

• Serene Diagnostic Imaging
• 1751 David Walker Dr.
• Tavares, FL 32778
• (352) 800-6500

Department: Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

About Dr. Jaime Mejia, MD

Healthcare often feels rushed, cold, and too mechanical. Some doctors stand out for their skills and warm hearts. Dr. Jaime Mejia, MD, fits that mold. He ranks among America’s Top 50 Doctors. Over 40 years, he has grown radiology. He keeps patient comfort, dignity, and trust at the center.

Board-certified and licensed in Florida, Dr. Mejia blends top clinical work, teaching roles, fresh imaging methods, and kind patient care. His path started in Venezuelan schools. It led to big US hospital jobs. He then launched Serene Diagnostic Imaging. This shows his full life commitment to medicine.

A Vision from Kindness: Starting Serene Diagnostic Imaging

In 2011, after years in hospitals, schools, and scan centers, Dr. Jaime Mejia took a key step. He opened Serene Diagnostic Imaging in Tavares, Florida. His core belief guides it:

Patients need more than fast scans. They need calm, respect, and true care.

Scans often bring worry. Patients fear results, feel pain, or face cold, big facilities. Dr. Mejia pictured a better spot. Serene mixes tech with peace. No one feels like just a number. Every scan getsa close watch and heart.

This patient focus defines his work. It helps earn his national honors.

Wide Skills in Scan and Procedure Radiology

Dr. Jaime Mejia knows all the key parts of today’s radiology. Few match his range and depth. His services cover:

General Radiology

Basic scans spot issues early. They track care and plan treatments for many health problems.

Fluoroscopy

Live images check body motion. They guide gut tests and procedures.

General and Vascular Ultrasound

Safe scans, no radiation. They check the belly organs, soft parts, and blood vessels.

Computed Tomography (CT Scans)

Clear slice views help with injuries, cancer finds, heart checks, and tough cases.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Top detail on soft tissues, brain parts, joints, and inner organs.

2D and 3D Mammography

New breast scans spot cancer early. They boost the right calls.

Light Procedure Radiology

Image-guided, low-cut work includes:

• Biopsies
• Drainages
• Arthrograms
• Myelograms

These cut surgery needs. They speed healing and boost results.

A Strong Path at Top Health Centers

Dr. Mejia earned trust and held roles at key places.

Associate Radiologist – Highland Regional Medical Center

Sebring, Florida | July 2008 – October 2011. He gave general and procedure scans. He helped provide high-quality care and trained staff.

Chief of Radiology – Doctors Memorial Hospital

Perry, Florida | August 2000 – June 2008. He ran scan services. He held top standards. He grew the team while doing hands-on work.

Radiology Staff – Veterans Administration Hospital

Biloxi, Mississippi | April 2000 – August 2000 He served veterans with hard health needs. He gave advanced scans and showed a service heart.

Associate Professor – Florida State University

2000 – 2008 He taught future doctors. He mixed real work with school demands.

Associate Radiologist – Kendall Medical Center

Miami, Florida | April 1998 – April 2000

Associate Radiologist – Hialeah Hospital

Miami, Florida | August 1997 – March 1998

Director of Radiology – Doctors Memorial Hospital

Perry, Florida | April 1995 – July 1997

Teaching Leads and World Reach

Before the US, Dr. Mejia shaped radiology in Venezuela.

Professor of Radiology & Director of Radiology Residency Program

University Rafael Urdaneta & Hospital Coromoto, Maracaibo | 1984 – 1995

Director of Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology

Hospital Coromoto, Maracaibo | 1978 – 1995

He trained many radiologists. He grew procedural skills. He added to world’s knowledge. His lead work spans countries.

School-Based and Key Credentials

Dr. Jaime Mejia built skills from the start:

• Medical Degree (Medical Surgeon) University of Zulia, School of Medicine, Maracaibo, Venezuela – 1974
• Residency in Diagnostic Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, University of Miami – July 1974 to June 1977
• Fellowships in Special Procedures and Computed Tomography VA Hospital & Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami – July 1977 to June 1978
• Board Certification – American Board of Radiology Certified June 9, 1978

This strong base set his path of right calls, new ideas, and honest work.

Honors, Studies, and Key Papers

Dr. Mejia goes past patient care to research and writing.

Top Honors and Papers

• Honorary Mention – Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), 1978, for the display “Percutaneous Placement of a Biliary Prosthesis in Malignant Obstructive Jaundice.”
• Relief of Malignant Obstructive Jaundice by Percutaneous Placement of a Permanent Prosthesis in the Biliary Tree Annals of Internal Medicine, November 1978
• Percutaneous Antegrade Ureteral Stent Placement: An Alternate Modality of Permanent Internal Ureteral Decompression Journal of Urology, July 1979
• Cholangiographic Findings in Agenesis of the Gallbladder, Canadian Journal of Radiology, March 1976
• Combined Use of I-123 and Technetium 99m in Recurrent Ovarian Struma, Interamerican Journal of Radiology, January 1978
• Agenesis of the Right Pulmonary Artery with Severe Hemoptysis Medical Tribune, February 1985
• Direct Splenoportography in the Diagnosis of Portal Vein Obstruction in Pediatric Patients,s Brazilian Journal of Radiology, 1992

These works show his push in scans and procedures worldwide.

Group Ties

Dr. Mejia stays active in top groups:

• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
• American College of Radiology (ACR)
• American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
• This keeps him sharp and learning.

Why Dr. Jaime Mejia Ranks in America’s Top 50 Doctors

This honor does not come easy. Dr. Mejia earned it with:

• More than 45 years of strong clinical work.
• Key roles in hospitals and schools.
• First-of-its-kind work in radiology studies.
• Focus on care that puts patients first.
• Push for fresh ideas and honest medicine.

Most of all, it marks a doctor who keeps patients at the center of each choice.

A Record of Skill, Kindness, and Trust

Dr. Jaime Mejia’s path beats any job list. It forms a true record. One shaped by solid science, teaching strength, and faith that medicine mends body and soul.

Patients need exact scans. They also crave comfort, honor, and true support. Dr. Jaime Mejia, MD, guides radiology with trust—now and for years ahead.

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