Catalina Bulla, PA-C

About Dr. Bulla

Catalina is a board-certified Physician Assistant with more than eight years’ experience in cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, and extensive electrophysiology medicine. She has provided comprehensive care in pre & post operative procedures such as cardiac ablations, Watchman device implants, Pacemakers/ICD/Loop recorder placements. Catalina is known for her detail-oriented approach, clinical analysis, and to improve the outcomes for patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Certification

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Education

Graduate: Masters in Clinical Medical Science – Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, Miami, FL

Undergraduate: Bachelor’s with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Biology, Florida International University, Miami, FL

Undergraduate: Associates of Arts in Psychology, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL

Specialties

• Comprehensive physical exams
• EKG, echocardiogram, and telemetry interpretation
• Complex Cardiac Arrhythmia Diagnoses and management
• Multidisciplinary heart failure management
• Device interrogation and interpretation
• Pharmacological management of chronic diseases
• Pre- and post-procedure care for electrophysiology cardiovascular patients
• Patient triage and management of acute and chronic conditions

Clinical Expertise

With a strong foundation in both inpatient and outpatient care, Catalina has practiced across diverse clinical settings including Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health, Miami VA Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic. Her clinical background spans internal medicine, heart failure management, arrhythmia care, and cardiac device monitoring. She also has surgical coordination experience and has managed care for underserved patients with great attention to continuity and education. She is passionate about providing inclusive, patient-centered care to individuals from all cultures. Catalina is an integral part of the electrophysiology team providing expert care with kindness and compassion.

Professional Affiliations & Honors

She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), the Florida Academy of PAs (FAPA), and has contributed to published research in cardiac sedation practices. Catalina is also recognized for her academic achievements and commitment to professional excellence, having earned honors such as Pi Alpha PA Honors and Magna Cum Laude distinctions.

Interests & Activities

When she’s not practicing medicine, Catalina dedicates time to her family and finds purpose in community service and mentoring future healthcare professionals.

Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish