Best pediatricians in Miami by far! My two kids are well taking care of in Gables peds.

Best Pediatric Care In South Florida! Part of our family care for 2 generations Dr Rafael Llanso and his staff have now seeing our family's children and grandchildren since the 1980s. Though the practice keeps growing and expanding the level of care continues to be A++! read more

Gables Pediatrics has been my children's providers for over 17 years and for the last year it's as if they have been taken over a teen training facility. I have yet to see a real doctor, there are teenagers all over the hallways and the worst of it is it has taken at least one hour at each of our visits just to be seen whether it was an annual physical or a strep test. I decided it was time to move on. It's just not the same. read more

The absolute worst experience that I've had when it comes to calling a business. I call so many businesses on a daily basis and this is probably one of the ones that I hate having to call the most because of how difficult it is to get in contact with someone here. It has made it difficult to bring my kids in because it has been so difficult to even get to schedule an appointment. The doctors are nice but the process to see one makes it not worth it. I will definitely be transferring over to another pediatrician. read more

I checked out two different pediatricians while pregnant and ended up choosing Gables Pediatrics for my baby's care. I was referred to Dr. Erdmann but a couple of people and thankfully he was accepting new patients. I really liked him from the start and have had good experiences so far. Gables Pediatrics is a large practice and while you have your own doctor, there's a chance you could get seen by another if you book last minute appointments. In fact, we had two doctors visit us while in the hospital after the birth of my daughter and neither was Dr. Erdmann. That being said, we've had good experiences with all the doctors we've encountered but do like his nurse the best, as she's a ninja at giving shots! Our baby barely flinched. They have two waiting areas for sick and not sick patients. Sometimes it's so crowded that sick kids make their way over to the "healthy" side which isn't ideal. Speaking of wait times, sometimes they can be rough but it really depends on the day. For better or worse, it's something I've come to expect at any doctor's office in Miami. It's located on the third floor of Merrick Park so parking is relatively easy because they have the large garage. Selfishly, I like the location so I can go shopping while I'm there! All in all, I'm happy with the care we've received so far with Gables Pediatrics and especially Dr. Erdmann. read more

They don't take walk-ins. My baby is SICK SICK SICK and couldn't be seen for 2 days. They don't even do video appts. You have to come in person everytime. Very antiquated system. I booked the appt in 2 days for my baby, show up, and then was informed the appt was at a different location. You'd think they'd mention that the appt was somewhere other than my regular office - the only office I've ever been to and the only one I thought existed - in coral gables. It is called GABLES pediatrics after all. Who would have known they have locations other than the gables. They make you wait at least an hour. If you weren't sick before, your kid will certainly be sick by the time you leave. The icing on the cake is there is NO WIFI. So you're sitting waiting with a sick, fussy kid for an hour or more with no ability to play a video to distract them. Fun! Way to take some of the stress out of having a sick kid! I will say, the doctors and nurses are nice so I deal with it. But they need to get with the program and get virtual appts & wifi. read more

I've been coming here for about 5 years now and I've had for the majority only positive experiences. I started coming here because a friend recommended me and the rest is history. I have my second son coming here now and it's wonderful. The office is located inside Merrick park which is good because you can always go shopping afterwards but is bad because you have to pay for parking and they do not validate your ticket. The office is always busy so I always prepare myself to wait. Sometimes it's quick and sometimes the wait is long. Really depends on the day. I love my doctor Dr Toledo. She is amazing. The other doctors in the office are good as well. When I have had to come for an emergency visit I've never had a problem with any of them. The only thing I don't like about the office is that they don't have after hours. I wish they did. But they do open saturdays for 4 hours. I recommend this office because I love them and I've had good experiences. I've read other reviews that unfortunately were not the same as mine. In the overall picture it's been great. read more

Located in Merrick Park, perfect location to enjoy a day out before or after a check up at Gables Pediatrics. Both my boys come here and are seen by Dr. Toledo-Valido whom were are very happy with. She is a wonderful pediatrician who takes her time with Children and parents. She is very realistic and explains anything you may have a question about. What we like is that she'll give you the text book answer but also provides her professional opinion. She is an easily approachable physician that seems to genuinely love what she does. This makes all the difference in the type of care you and your child receive. We have also had the pleasure of being cared for by Dr. Saca which is another great physician. She came to the hospital and checked up on our second child when he was born. She spent time with him and us caring for our child as well as some small talk. This type of patient to physician relationship isn't easy to find. We want to thank both these awesome individuals for the continued care for both our sons. The only complaint that I have about this practice is that since they provide excellent care, this makes them very popular. And in being popular you attract many clients which equals to long long long wait times. Even when you have an appointment expect to be waiting for some time. read more

HORRENDOUS PRACTICE! I had to wait for 1.5 hours for my sons 3 day old check up and they lost both his 1 month old & 2 month old appointments. It is impossible to reach a human on the phone, and if you do, expect to wait at least 27 minutes beforehand. I have never received any response to any email. Needless to say, I switched practices. read more

For years this place has had issues with the front desk staff being rude. But lately since they implemented the checking phone number they literally treat you like crap. Super rude. You are now supposed to call the checking phone number and don't even think about asking them a question when you are checking in. After 5 years, I've had enough and will be looking for another doctor. I really don't understand how incompetent the hiring manager is by not making sure their staff is patient focused. read more

I called this morning concerned about the sound of my son's breaths. I scheduled a same day appointment with the receptionist. Drive 30 min in traffic to get there and they say they don't have my son in the system. They keep asking me if I know whom I scheduled with, no I don't take every receptionists info. I ask if they can squeeze him in to just listen to his breath. They say no & suggest I take him to urgent care. Never been to a pediatric facility that denies a child care when they are sitting in front of them! Wow, heartless if you ask me. Also- they acted like it was my fault saying they would never book a new patient at that time of day and without medical files. Shouldn't your receptionist know that? I explained that I just moved here and my son would be a new patient. read more

The 5 stars obviously hint that I'm happy with the care my kids receive here but I want to go into detail because I feel like a lot of the reviews here are either outdated and the office has improved a lot in the last 2-3 years or the reviews may be based on experiences that are exceptions not the norm. I would highly recommend this office - just make sure its what you're looking for. There are different types of offices all with pros and cons. Smaller practices offer the same doctor and staff every time who might eventually know you by name and might offer more personal care- usually with longer wait times and shorter hours of operation. A network of offices might have more flexible hours but you'll be seeing a different person every time and maybe even different locations. Gables pediatrics I see as a happy medium. Our 2.5 year old and now newborn regularly see Dr. Stoudt or Dr. Saca, although we have seen most of the doctors in the practice by now when the kids have been sick and they are all friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and experienced. Here are the PROS of gables pediatrics as I see it: ALWAYS SEE A GOOD DOCTOR: each doc is great and they all cover for each other so one of them is always available and on call. You get to know them all eventually. OPEN SATURDAYS: which is rare HEALTHY & SICK PATIENTS SEPARATE: they have separate waiting areas for sick and healthy patients and a 3rd far away section for newborns only. Love this. SAME DAY APPTS: they have always squeezed us in same-day when we have had a sick child, even when I got there a few mins before closing - just call ahead before coming. AFTER HOURS: when you have a sick baby but not sure what to do or whether to go to the ER you can call the office number and speak to a remote nurse immediately. We've used this at least 5 times - excellent resource for peace of mind. HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES: the doctors have great relationships at all the local hospitals so they saw my children at south miami hospital the day they were born and also visited in person daily when my daughter was admitted to miami children's for a week. NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHERS PEDS: the doctors are up to date on the latest practices and give great advice on all the major doubts new parents have: sleep, breast feeding, cereal or no cereal, transitioning to food, milestones, tantrums, car seats... I've asked it all and they are always patient and talk me through everything. BONUS: the fact that it's in Merrick Park is nice because you can have lunch before or after, visit the awesome mothers room right next door in Nordstrom, grab a coffee before early appointments, or take the kids for ice cream after getting shots. As for the CONS other reviews have mentioned - again you need to know what to expect: LONG WAIT TIMES - It is a busy office so the wait is often long because for same day appointments because they are trying to squeeze you in. If you'd rather be seen sooner they have a nurse practitioner who consults with one of the doctors after evaluating your child. But this applies to same day appointments which I think is to be expected - I'm actually more impressed they always manage to fit us in. For routine milestone appointments we have not waited more than 15 minutes except for one time for which the doctor apologized several times and explained they had an emergency situation with another child. PHONE NOT ANSWERED: When I call with a medical question Carmen always answers right away and if she doesn't know something she asks a doctor and calls back promptly. For appointments and forms I have left messages and usually get a call back same day, the forms do take a few days to process you just have to request them a week or two ahead of time. I've done this and scheduled appts by email as well and it was fine. RUDE STAFF: This office is busy and they work hard, so they do their best to get to everyone and it may come off as rude or slow but I see them just multitasking. they have always been professional and courteous with me and we get what we need in a realistic time frame. They're not going to be your besties probably but I don't think that's what they're there for. As far as medical care goes, they get the job done very well. read more

This place is the ultimate headache. This place is a complete mess. It took an hour to even been seen (with an appointment) and then waited another hour just to get my nine month old a simple flu shot. I really hate coming here and don't understand why this place always has to be so miserable. read more

I took my son to this vaccine reseller and was told that mercury was safe and sooner vs. later made no difference re:autism. Guess what, the two studies quoted were the ones discussed in following articles: 1) http://www.ageofautism.com/2014/10/the-wakefield-complaint-the-hammer-falls.html#comment-captcha 2) http://www.ageofautism.com/2014/04/dr-poul-thorsen-principal-investigator-on-the-danish-autism-studies-still-on-most-wanted-list.html When I asked i the vaccines were tested for safety I was told that they were. NO STUDY HAS BEEN DONE on the cumulative vaccine schedule, and vaccines are tested one at a time. He conducted his own experiment on my kid and gave many in a single day. Some the same week as getting ABX. As it turns out many toxins are far worse when combined. And if you don't do what they say, they throw you out of the practice! Even after damaging my son he wanted to keep vaccinating. He told me he knows best because he has many autistic kids in his practice. Yeah, I'll bet!! This practice injured my son, and I cant even sue because....you can't sue for vaccine injury! Watch this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S1-LgYyjQg read more

These are the best pediatricians in Miami. We have been going here since our son was born. Our pediatrician at Gables Pediatrics is Dr. Jimenez; I couldn't ask for a better doctor for my baby. He always spends as much time as possible with us, answers our questions and has a wonderful rapport with kids! He even makes my 4 year old laugh after a shot. I've seen all the other doctors here too, when my son was sick and the first available doctor was not always doctor Jimenez. The other doctors are nice and I like them a lot, but Dr. Jimenez is by far the best. Don't get me wrong: all the doctors here are great. The staff is really nice, and whenever I have a late night worry, I call them and within 10 or 15 minutes one of the doctors or nurses call me back. Another really great thing here is the artwork on the walls (see the Yelp photo). Amazing, trippy kids designs. I love looking at them when I go in. I tried to find the artist who does the designs so I could mention his/her name but I couldn't find it. I'm really picky about things for my son but Gables Pediatrics has gone above and beyond my expectations. read more

Gables Pediatrics - Pediatricians Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

The pediatricians and nurses are wonderful. The schedulers are great to work with. They are very responsive via email. Astrid in particular is very professional and a charming to work with. However, there are several bad seeds in the clerical side. Particularly, Roxana the person in charge of handling the school forms. She is incredibly unprofessional as well as unreliable. She answers the phone without introducing herself (if you're lucky enough for her to actually answer your call) and when I asked if it was the forms department, she replied with a rude blunt answer "yeah. What do you need?" "Hi, is this Roxana?" "Yeah. What do you want?" This has happened several times. So I can't just toss it as a bad day. More like she needs some serious coaching in customer service. She does not reply to emails. So don't try that route. On a side note, I waited for 1.5 hours for a scheduled flu shot. A flu shot...scheduled... for an hour and a half. With a two year old and three year old. read more

-receptionists either are not trained well or are incompetent The doctors for the most part are consistently good. Very difficult to deal with the majority of girls at desk. I was told in four different ways by four different people I would have my child's records in an email by the deadline I needed for her school. There was no sense of urgency. They had three days and didn't get it out. My daughter now has to miss day 1 of school. Such a small thing that could've been easily taken care of. -get ready to be on hold when contacting the office most days -wait time is a hit or miss. Some days it's 15 mins and others is over an hour. The place as a whole is not good. There should not be a huge discrepancy in the same office from good doctors and horrible receptionist. Currently looking for a new place read more

I am very happy with my pediatrician and this clinic. They are all very attentive and genuine. I love the convenience of the location, in Merrick Park mall; there is a lot of covered parking and the mall is very kid friendly. They also carry a great selection of items such as tylenol, nosefrida, humidifiers, books, among other stuff that can save you a trip to the pharmacy. The clinic is spacious, organized and clean, with kid friendly decor. For appointments email is the best and fastest way, they are usually very busy. read more

Excellent pediatric practice! Have been going to Dr. Toledo-Valido, since my first child was born 18 years ago! Through the years we have seen most of the doctors in the practice, all equally amazing! read more

Our primary pediatrician for both of our children is Dr. Toledo. She is great balance of a strong academic physician and a compassionate person and professional. She values parent input but also provides up to date medically relevant information to explain why she has a recommendation for treatment. Dr. Toledo is very busy as she is very in demand, but you never feel rushed with her. I trust her and know my children are getting the best care possible. During sick visits, it is often the case that we see other doctors. We ahve been extremely impressed and have some other favorites at the practice. We even had one of the doctors on a sick visit have an assistant to call us at home to see how our child was doing. A lot of above and beyond care her. read more

The gables office is a zoo. It's a very impersonal place. Never can see your pediatrician. No on call service where you can speak to a physician from the 20 doctors they have working there. You have to speak to a random nurse in the country and after answering 50 questions makes u just want to hang up. When u call to make an appt with a specific doctor u have to leave a voicemail and wait hours for a call back. You always have the choice to make a random appt with whatever doctor is available but then what's the point of being assigned to a doctor! read more

I've been coming to this practice for five months and I'm very impressed. It's inside a great mall which makes it convenient to shop or grab some lunch after the appointment. Dr. Llanso is great and very thorough. He is very patient and makes sure I don't leave the appointment with any concerns. I would recommend him to first time parents since that's when you need the most information. The staff is friendly and I can resolve most issues by email such as obtaining forms and appointments. This is great for busy working moms and dads. Makes life easier. I definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a pediatrician. read more

Gables Pediatrics - Great location! - Pediatricians Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

In terms of waiting it is an absolute disaster... Almost never takes less than an hour waiting, with a scheduled appointment. The doctors are great, but if you are a working parent and need to maintain some kind of schedule, forget about it. read more

Worst place to try to get in!!!! Staff is unable to help, unable to answer question, not reachable. Phone wait time is more than 30 min to transfer you to a person where you have to leave a message that says to call back the main number ! Main number tells you that they don't accept walk in! Will never go there !!!! read more

I highly recommend the services of Gables Pediatrics. My doctor is Drew Stoudt and he is very thorough and very gentle with my baby. The staff is very efficient and organized and I rarely have to wait more than 20 minutes when I have an appointment. I have also walked in with an emergency and also waited about 20 minutes to be seen. They also offer infant patients the first appointment of the day (these spots are especially reserved for them) which is great for those first few months. read more

Bravo to this practice for being insistent about vaccination. For the people complaining about docs reacting poorly to their desire not to vaccinate, please get informed by actual science. Vaccinations are in no way related to autism. The initial study that suggested this was fraudulent and retracted - meaning there was actually no link. There have been many scientific studies now (an unfortunate waste of time and money to verify that this initial fake study was not right) and there is no evidence for a link: https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/new-meta-analysis-confirms-no-association-between-vaccines-and-autism http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/autism.html People are misinformed and the misinformation they find on biased websites is leading to a return of horrible childhood diseases that were once thought cured by vaccines. So, yes, pediatricians SHOULD BE upset when people refuse to vaccinate citing some celebrity comment or individual "studies" or anecdotes without being qualified to evaluate ALL of the scientific evidence that exists. One commenter said the physician is "not god" but physicians are trained medical professionals who can evaluate medical research. Their knowledge is informed by evidence so, no, your opinion is not as valuable as their knowledge. If you don't vaccinate your kids, you are deciding that the lives of all of our children are not as valuable as your misinformed preference. So keep up the good work, Gables Pediatrics. read more

Dr Stoudt has proven time and again to our family he is a doctor that truly cares for his patients, more than the financial bottom line. He spends as much time as we need to answer all questions, even giving us a second look like "you sure we covered everything?" before he leaves the room. He has also helped us during a scary situation more than was necessary or expected, including catching a fracture a local children's hospital had missed! I am so grateful to have found this doctor. Wait times vary and can get excessive so keep that in mind. They can also be very short so it's kind of a crap shoot. read more

This is as good as it gets! Gables Pediatrics is open Monday through Friday and on Saturday mornings for emergencies. I've seen a couple of the doctors at this practice and they are fantastic. They answer all of your questions and really take their time with each patient. They have two waiting areas in the lobby- one for healthy kids, another for sick. There is a lab on site. Super convenient! They are not antibiotic happy like other doctors seem to be. They are located on the 3rd floor of Merrick Park. Covered, secure and easy parking. The doctors and/or pediatric nurses are available over the phone 24/7. This has saved us from having to go in just for a couple of questions. read more

Dr. Erdmann has been my daughter's pediatrician since birth. I recommend him to everyone. He is always a joy to visit. He is a modern doc that always puts our worries at ease in addition to always having a cure. I cannot stress how great of a person/Doctor he is! As for the office and staff... It could get really packed in the waiting room. It's a bit small considering the amount of patients this practice has but modern and clean nonetheless. The staff could be a bit more friendly but for the most part they are fine. Lastly... And the only negative can be the wait. Once you're in the room you could be waiting a while so don't expect to be in and out here. read more

This place is a complete joke. A week before delivering my wife came into their office to fill out paperwork and make sure that accept our insurance. The girl at the front desk confirmed that they do and we scheduled an appointment. Today we show up for our appointment and they proceed to tell us that she "must of made a mistake". So we to then come out of pocket $175. Totally unacceptable.. This was a classic bait and switch. They know that it's easier to tell you once you're inside the office face-to-face versus giving us a call before so we could find another doctor. Total waste of time and money. read more

Pros: Location, parking (except during the holidays), Dr. Stoudt is energetic and knowledgeable Cons: Beyond reasonable call wait/hold time, busy = sometimes lengthy wait times Trying to make an appointment at this location was a PROCESS to say the least - until I realized that emailing them got me relatively quick responses and [DOUBLE PLUS] no need to listen to 30 - 45 min of hold music only to be hung up on by accident and have to do it all over again. While when it comes to anything involving my son or medical care in general I prefer to speak to someone, there are surprisingly limited options for pediatricians in this area. Don't get me wrong, I am sure that there are a lot of great pediatricians in Miami. But as a newbie to the city I don't have friends and family to turn to and have to rely on Yelp to steer me in the right direction. If I lived somewhere else, I'd likely not stick with this practice due to the administrative challenge of making appointments, getting fast responses to questions, etc. But I've yet to find a better option and at the end of the day, they've provided my son with good care every time we've been there. read more

My 16-year-old son has been seeing Dr. Jimenez since infancy, and he is a wonderful pediatrician. However, the reason for only 3 stars is based on other factors, which many other reviewers have indicated. Forget about ever trying to call the office for any reason. Also, prepare to be seen at least a half hour, or much longer, to see your doctor. This office overbooks more often than United Airlines. But today my wife had an appointment and was there 20 minutes early. She checked in and said she was there to see Dr. Jimenez. Half an hour later, she went back & said the same thing to the same front desk woman. An hour after that, when she went back for the 3rd time, she was told that Dr. Jimenez was not in that day, even though he had appointments. If you decide to take your child here, be prepared for this type of "customer service" to be rule, rather than the exception. read more

Our appointments are always rescheduled last minute due to the doctor not being in even though we make them far in advanced. Wait time is over an hour with an infant. And although it is in a beautiful location this place needs a renovation! read more

Gables Pediatrics is best-in-class. I feel very fortunate that my children have access to such a high level of pediatric care, plus the office is so accomodating to the needs of the children and the parents. Our primary doctor is Dr. Toledo-Valido, who is a phenomenal medical professional, but we've also met with many if not all the other doctors in the practice over the years who are excellent like Dr. Saca. The support staff are very caring and diligent such as Karen, Mari Carmen, and Janette. I wholeheartedly recommend Gables Pediatrics to everyone. They are an integral part of our children's support for wellness and wellbeing. read more

These are the best pediatricians in Miami. We have been going here since our daughter was born on 2001. Our pediatrician at Gables Pediatrics is Dr. Jimenez; I couldn't ask for a better doctor for my daughter. He always spends as much time as possible with us, answers our questions and has a wonderful relationship with kids! I've seen all the other doctors here too; when my daughter was sick and the first available doctor was not always Doctor Jimenez. The other doctors are nice and I like them a lot, but Dr. Jimenez is the best. Don't get me wrong: all the doctors here are great. read more

I can concur with other reviewers. The doctors are great but the "customer service" is atrocious. Getting through to someone by phone is almost impossible and there are always significant wait times even when you have an appointment. We have been putting up with it for many years, which is why they continue to get away with it. I have complained from time to time but to no avail. I'm glad my daughter is almost 18 and we won't have to come here any more. read more

As a first time mom, Gables Pediatrics has made feel confident, safe, secure, and loved. Janette Martinez is amazing. She's attentive to everything. She's loving and goes the extra mile for everything. Janette is rapid when answering emails and is super accommodating to my appointments for my son. She has love for what she does. Patients and parents of patients are important to her. She always has a smile on her face and welcomes my son and me with open arms and happiness when we always go to my son's appointments at Gables Pediatrics. Janette, keep up your amazing love for what you do! Thank you for being amazing with me and my son! read more

The most amazing staff. Everyone was friendly and very time efficient. I appreciated all the love and support during my time. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

I bring my son here since he was born. He is now 16 months . I had to wait two hours to get seen even with an appointment. What's the point of an appointment? And when you ask, it's such an inconvenience for them to give you an answer. A little empathy goes a long way and the staff members need to know that. Super disappointed! I would never recommend them read more

The office has improved in the last few months, My son was sick and I was concerned. I called the office in the morning to make an appointment and they took care of my son the same day. The physicians and staff are very kind, attentive and professional. Awesome experience. read more