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    Joan Alvarez, MD

    3.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    3.9(54 reviews)
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    Dr. Alvarez is an amazing doctor. He guided me through every step and every milestone of my first…read morepregnancy. At every appointment, he took the time to answer all my questions (even the craziest one :) He is more than an healthcare provider, he seems genuinely passionate about women's health. He was always so kind and friendly to me and my husband. He also delivered my baby at the hospital (Memorial Regional, top notch hospital hands down) and made me feel extremely comfortable from A to Z. Dr. Alvarez was also very helpful during the postpartum steps (that were sometimes challenging physically and emotionally, at least for me) The nurses and front desk ladies are also very nice and always helpful. Dr. Levin (whom I saw a couple of times) is also very friendly and with great bedside manners. Thank you!

    The assistant that does the ultrasound was awesome! The doctor was good too. One of the ladies that…read moreworks the front is very rude. The doctor does not hand the lady that checks patients out anything when they're leaving, so it's up to the patient to remember the date of the next scheduled appointment, it's up to the patient to know about prescriptions, it's basically up to the patient to know everything because she will not get up and go ask the doctor anything. Then when I left a message saying maybe there should be some more communication with the back assistants and the checkout in the front, she called me back and was very rude. She asked me why I thought that. I explained to her with over 25 years in medical offices I know that the responsibility does not land on the patient nor on the doctor it always lands on the employees, like it or not. My question was about if they sent my prescription and where they sent it to, but apparently that question was too much for her to handle, and I had this lady being rude to me on the phone, giving me a huge attitude. And I pray that they record the phone calls and I want the doctor to listen to how she spoke to me. Also, the doctor giving me samples and I asked her about that too. And she replied well I was not in the room with him so how am I supposed to know? And I told her that simple you just get up and ask him, and apparently that was too much for her to handle as well. The way she was so comfortable having such a big attitude for two really simple questions is quite absurd.

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    Remberto Santos, MD - Aventura Ob/gyn Advanced Care

    Remberto Santos, MD - Aventura Ob/gyn Advanced Care

    3.7(20 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    What a caring and catering obstetrician! I met Dr. Santos back in late 2013 during the first…read moretrimester of my pregnancy. I swore I would never have a male OB, but his gentility and kindness simply won me over. He and his staff treated me like a member of their family. They knew the immense anxiety and fear I was experiencing as a newbie. There were moments during my pregnancy when I would schedule to see him just to talk about my fears about labor and birth. You could say he almost took on the role of my therapist. He catered to EVERY need I had and always reassured me of my safety. We scheduled my induction because I did not want to risk going into labor on a day he was off duty at Mt. Sinai Hospital. On the day I checked into the hospital, I begged him to perform a c-section because I was so irrationally and overwhelmingly frightened of the potential pain I would feel during labor. He sat next to my bed, held my hand and said very confidently that I was capable of doing this without surgery. He consulted with the anesthesiologist and had him administer the epidural early on before the induction even though I was only 1 cm dilated and not yet in any pain. This way, I would not have to endure anymore vaginal exams or feel any upcoming contractions. The early epidural made all the difference, and my anxiety soon rescinded. I delivered 7 hours later with no complications. For primiparous women who need a compassionate and patient OB, Dr. Santos is it! If you are exceptionally anxious about child birth, you need someone who will listen to you and take all the necessary measures to make you comfortable and confident in your ability to give birth. Dr. Santos did this for me.

    I can't believe the treatment I got from the rude receptionist at front desk. I changed providers…read morebecause after spending top dollar for private healthcare, this cant be the mindset of the practice. It's really a shame. They can care less about the people who walk through the door. All they see is a billable opportunity from insurance.

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    Lev Kandinov, MD - Aventura OBGYN Specialists - Dr Lev Kandinov and Dr Alex Birman

    Lev Kandinov, MD - Aventura OBGYN Specialists

    2.8(24 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Worst experience ever. Negligent attitude to the patient,…read moreignoring complaints. And as a result, late diagnosis of fetal pathology

    On Friday, during an apparent medical emergency, I called Dr. Kandinov. He said he couldn't help…read morebecause he needed to go home early -- it was around 2:00 PM and his nurses had already left -- and asked us to wait until Monday. He then left the clinic instead of staying to coordinate care. He provided no information about the nearest emergency departments, no instructions for follow-up care, and no emergency contact information. He wrote a prescription for methotrexate 100 mg but failed to arrange for it to be dispensed or to explain the next steps; we had to obtain and deliver the medication ourselves. As a result of these omissions, the patient required emergency admission to the hospital on Saturday. At the emergency department, staff were surprised that the medication had been handed to us and asked why the doctor had given it directly to the family. Dr. Kandinov also failed to arrange an ultrasound when it was clinically indicated; when we requested diagnostic imaging, he refused and did not record either the recommendation or the refusal in the medical record. All of this was frightening, expensive, and entirely avoidable. In our opinion, these actions demonstrate alarming unprofessionalism and a lack of concern for patient safety. The surgeon who performed the procedure said this outcome might have been avoided because the patient had visited Dr. Kandinov two weeks earlier. However, the doctor did not take the concerns seriously; the consultation appeared cursory. He appears to rush through appointments, spending only a few minutes in each office and not devoting adequate time to patients. It seems to me that money plays a bigger role for him than treating patients Think carefully before you go. Be vigilant.

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    Lyra Violetta, MD

    2.5(44 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Loveee Dr. Violetta! She's the absolute best. She took the time to answer all of my questions and…read moremade me feel so comfortable and heard. I'm so grateful for the care I received. Thank you so much!!

    I'm being generous with 2 stars, if I had reviews this place after my appointment I would have…read moregiven 3. I too notice the condescending office staff-one specific young woman had a negative face and attitude the entire process-check in or out. The other girl at the desk even made a remark about it. I actually loved the dr. I felt comfortable enough to be vulnerable and explain my health issues to her. She agreed to order some tests for me as I am waiting to see an endo and needed some extra tests to make sure I'm ok At check out I told the negative office staff woman that some things were missing on the blood order-she condescendingly said "the dr decides what tests to run" as if I'm not a 44 year old woman or am paying for the tests. But I said no problem-the dr was nice I only need to come here once a year. No issues Been a week and a day since they took blood. Got my results on quest and they were not what was asked for and I'm not used to quest blood work taking so long. Usually it's 3 days. Been testing once a month for years now. I called confused and crying. I was upset that they didn't order the correct tests. I got the same unhappy negative young woman and she was caustic, defensive and not helpful. Asked to speak to the dr. The dr within moments made comments about "how angry" I am. I asked her not to assess my mood while I'm hormonal and crying. I wasn't angry. So I don't need anyone trying to tell me what my feelings are when I'm aware of them. I hadn't cursed, been rude, nor disrespectful. Just a hot hormonal mess-and this is the gynecologists office-so one would think that they would be more sympathetic. Dr told me she can't help me and I can look for a new dr. Cause I was upset. About something she cleared up rather quickly. No one was interested in helping me with my emotions-that have nothing do with anyone in the office-but hormones! They wanted to be reactive and defensive and make things about themselves. This is not the care I'm seeking I am involved in my care I am paying for my health insurance and all bills I don't need a young woman half my age gaslighting me and telling me the "dr orders what she wants not what you want" as if I'm not even a factor in my own health care. By the end of the call I stated that I hadn't been angry, I was upset and obviously emotional as I was sobbing on this call-which is embarrassing as it is-that I hadn't been rude or disrespectful and yet you have decided you can't help me and I shouldn't come back. So then I peppered in a few fucks. Cause that was really unnecessary. Don't go here. The reviews are correct.

    Joan Alvarez, MD - obgyn - Updated September 2026

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