Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver, MD | Miami, FL | Oncology

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Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver is a medical oncologist and surgical oncologist who specializes in comprehensive cancer care with particular expertise in surgical oncology and general surgery. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Miami Health System. With 35 years of experience treating cancer patients, Dr. Lopez-Penalver has developed extensive expertise in complex oncological cases. She is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Lopez-Penalver practices at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute in Miami, Florida, where she is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami. Her clinical focus includes treating breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases and Paget disease of the breast. She performs a range of diagnostic and surgical procedures, including brain tumor biopsies and surgical pathology services. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
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18 Ratings
35 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
University Of Miami Health System
8 written reviews
3 specialties
5 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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I found her extremely rude. I would not trust her to do surgery. I will find another surgeon.

June 3rd, 2025

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She is amazing, since god put me in her hands I feel more safe and optimistic, the reason was because she is going to do excellent job, she care, love and is very professional. Thank you, good blessings for her.

June 13th, 2018

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Dr Lopez Penalver has great bedside manner, she a long time going over my diagnosis, treatment options and answered any questions I had. I've only seen her for an initial visit but was very satisfied with and her staff

April 19th, 2016

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Smart, efficient, No Nonsense, and complely thorough. Surgery went smooth and great follow up care

August 20th, 2012

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I thought she was very professional in her diagnosis and thorough in her surgery. Her office however, is like a zoo. First your appointment is one time, then another. Sometimes they (individually) lied to me. Although I really like her as a person and a surgeon, I will find another doctor when I do need surgery. The office hassle is not worth the trouble;I think the problem lies in the fact that a few people must service too many doctors.

July 24th, 2012

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Dr. Lopez-Penalver is that rare surgeon who is not only very skilled behind the scalpel, but just as importantly at times, she takes the time to explain, inform, and care for her patients in a way that makes one feel more like a human being and less of a condition to be treated.

May 19th, 2012

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Office and Medical Assistants does not perform at the level of the Doctor-Surgeon, which is better than staff.

April 22nd, 2012

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- I found that Dr Lopez-Penalver gave a very thorough examination during which she showed excellent bedside manner. She made me feel quite at ease. Also she answered my long list of questions with great patience and never did I feel that she was rushed. After surgery, I sent email with more questions and she responded in a very timely manner. Just last week I had a follow up mamogram and her office called with results even though I have an appointment to see her the following week. I highly recommend Dr. Lopez-Penalver. Also, both my sister and mother have had equally positive experience with her.

April 27th, 2010

Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute

8900 N Kendall DrMiami, FL 33176

Tel: (786) 596-2000


Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver, MD	Dr. Susan Mara Nesselroth, MD	Dr. Howard M Lieberman, MD	Dr. Andreas Christopher Tomac, MD
Oncology	Emergency Medicine	Critical Care Medicine	Neurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	4.3 (16 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Miami , FL	Hollywood , FL	Miami , FL	Fort Lauderdale , FL
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine	Med School: Ruth And Bruce Rappaport Fac Of Med Technion Israel Inst Of Technology	Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

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University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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