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Dr. Derek Almendares is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. With seven years of clinical experience, he focuses on comprehensive adult healthcare and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal medical conditions.
Dr. Almendares practices at Las Palmas Medical Center in Miami Lakes and maintains hospital privileges at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. His clinical expertise includes breast cancer screening procedures and conducting comprehensive blood work to evaluate patient health. Dr. Almendares provides care for patients throughout Miami Lakes and the surrounding Florida communities.
Dr. Almendares practices at Las Palmas Medical Center in Miami Lakes and maintains hospital privileges at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. His clinical expertise includes breast cancer screening procedures and conducting comprehensive blood work to evaluate patient health. Dr. Almendares provides care for patients throughout Miami Lakes and the surrounding Florida communities.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 7 years of experience
- Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Derek M Almendares has 2 locationsLas Palmas Medical Center
13903 NW 67th Ave Ste 440Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Tel: (305) 882-7747
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 7 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Miami Lakes , FL | Fort Lauderdale , FL | Hallandale Beach , FL | Miami Beach , FL |
| Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic | Med School: Sarojini Naidu Medical College | Med School: Wright State University | Med School: University of Florida |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek M Almendares
Medical Specialties
Dr. Derek M Almendares has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
7 Years Experience
Dr. Derek M Almendares holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic in 2019.
NPI Number
Dr. Almendares' NPI number is 1144885526.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Derek Almendares affiliated with?
- Dr. Derek Almendares is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital.
- Does Dr. Derek Almendares accept my insurance?
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- Where is Dr. Derek Almendares's office located?
- Dr. Derek Almendares's office is located at 13903 NW 67th Ave Ste 440, Miami Lakes, FL, 33014.
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