Michele Golino, MD, PhD

Michele Golino, M.D., Ph.D., is a Noninvasive Cardiologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. A native of Morcone, Benevento, Italy, he completed his medical degree (M.D.) at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy, followed by a cardiology fellowship and a Ph.D. in experimental and translational medicine at the University of Insubria in Varese, Italy. In 2022, he joined Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia, where he served as a senior postdoctoral clinical research fellow in the Division of Cardiology. During this time, Dr. Golino also developed active research collaborations with the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, Virginia. In 2025, he joined the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville.

Dr. Golino provides comprehensive care for patients with various cardiovascular diseases, including pericarditis (both acute and recurrent), heart failure, coronary artery disease, and valvular heart disease. His interests also include preventive cardiology, and he has expertise in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, 3D imaging, and strain analysis. His clinical approach focuses on the prevention and early detection of diseases, ongoing follow-up, and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Dr. Golino is dedicated to clear communication, evidence-based therapies, and compassionate, patient-centered care to heal, comfort, and educate the community. He is committed to continuous medical learning and actively incorporates the latest scientific evidence and research insights into clinical practice to ensure that each patient receives the most up-to-date and effective cardiovascular care.

Dr. Golino’s research focuses on cardiovascular inflammation, cytokine signaling, and the mechanisms of heart failure progression, with particular emphasis on pathways mediated by interleukin (IL)–1, myocardial recovery following acute injury, and the physiologic determinants of exercise intolerance. Dr. Golino is actively involved in translational and clinical research, evaluating novel anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory treatments, advanced imaging biomarkers, and precision medicine strategies to improve patient outcomes. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications and contributes to national and international research collaborations. Dr. Golino has presented his work at major national and international scientific meetings, reflecting his commitment to advancing cardiovascular science and translating new knowledge into better care for patients with heart failure, pericardial disease, and inflammation-associated cardiac syndromes.