2,901 Internists Found in Plantation, FL – Page 32

We found 2,901 Internists available in Plantation, FL with an average 4 stars across 20,660 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 1,217 Internists listed are accepting new patients and 1,101 accept Medicare. Showing 1,861 to 1,920 of 2,901 Internists.

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Dr. Husman Khan, MD

Internal Medicine
Flexible scheduling
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Plantation, FL0.1 mi
"Always a pleasure to feel welcome at a Doctors office and to know that they care about you as a person and not just another number in their office...." View Profile

Dr. David Liporace, DO

Family Medicine
Provided follow-up after the visit
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Stuart, FL
Dr. Liporace is a board-certified internist who prioritizes building meaningful relationships with patients through longer, unhurried visits that foster personal connections and enhance the care experience. View Profile

Kerry L. Folkman, MSN, NP-C

Internal Medicine
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Brookline, MA
Kerry Folkman, MSN, NP-C is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Menopause Specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience. View Profile

Dr. Hellena Scott-Okafor, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Gainesville, FL
Dr. Hellena Scott‑Okafor is a board‑certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Lifestyle Medicine, trained at Howard, Johns Hopkins, Sinai, and the University of Maryland, with Culinary Medicine training from Harvard Medical School. View Profile

Dr. Carey Connolly, DO

Internal Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Boca Raton, FL
Dr. Carey Connolly is a fourth-generation Florida native from Fort Lauderdale, where she developed a strong commitment to her community. View Profile

Dr. Marisa Dias Mendes, MD

Pediatrics
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Marisa Mendes is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with nearly a decade of experience in children’s health specializing in virtual autism diagnostic evaluations for children, known for her compassionate and family-focused approach. View Profile

Dr. Eloisa Correa, MD

Family Medicine
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Hallandale Beach, FL
Dr. Eloisa Correa is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with a strong commitment to providing high-quality healthcare to her community. View Profile

Taina Jean-Pierre, APRN

Family Medicine
3 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Coconut Creek, FL
Taina Jean-Pierre was born and raised in Queens, New York, before moving to South Florida in 2014. View Profile

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Dr. Jose Lisandro Gonzalez Martinez, MD

Gastroenterology
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Jose Lisandro Gonzalez Martinez, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Coral Gables, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alina Leonor Rivera Pena, MD

Internal Medicine
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Alina Leonor Rivera Pena, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Sandy Zambrano, DO

Internal Medicine
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hollywood, FL5.8 mi
Dr. Dr. Sandy Zambrano, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Hollywood, FL, with other offices in Hollywood, FL and Hollywood, FL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Deenbandhu Shantilal Chokshi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
59 years exp
Hollywood, FL5.8 mi
Dr. Dr. Deenbandhu Shantilal Chokshi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hollywood, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Sukhdeep Singh Rao, MD

Geriatric Medicine
17 years exp
Hollywood, FL5.8 mi
Dr. Dr. Sukhdeep Singh Rao, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hollywood, FL. He has 17 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Samantha Marie Gonzalez, MD

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Wilton Manors, FL8.4 mi
"Dr. Gonzalez has been an amazing pediatrician and made me feel very comfortable with my first born baby." View Profile

Dr. Tricia Charlene Gonzales

Hospital Medicine
23 years exp
Hollywood, FL8.5 mi
Dr. Dr. Tricia Charlene Gonzales is a health care provider primarily located in Hollywood, FL. She has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ruddy Alberto Valdes, DO

Emergency Medicine
31 years exp
Hollywood, FL8.5 mi
Dr. Dr. Ruddy Alberto Valdes, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Hollywood, FL, with other offices in Riverdale, GA and Hollywood, FL. He has 31 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. John Rodney Blair

Internal Medicine
60 years exp
Hollywood, FL8.5 mi
"Dr. Blair is a pleasure to meet." View Profile

Joanne Theresa Bellitte

Nurse Practitioner
Tamarac, FL5.9 mi
Joanne Theresa Bellitte is a health care provider primarily located in Tamarac, FL. Her specialties include Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Albert Barry Hassan, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
Fort Lauderdale, FL5.9 mi
Dr. Dr. Albert Barry Hassan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Their specialties include Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease. View Profile

Dr. John Alfred Miller, MD

Internal Medicine
Weston, FL8.5 mi
Dr. Dr. John Alfred Miller, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Weston, FL. Their specialties include Internal Medicine, Oncology. View Profile

Dr. David Leopold Sugerman, MD

Internal Medicine
Hollywood, FL5.9 mi
Dr. Dr. David Leopold Sugerman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hollywood, FL. Their specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Sabastiana Maria Sanz

Internal Medicine
6 years exp
Hollywood, FL6.0 mi
Dr. Dr. Sabastiana Maria Sanz is a health care provider primarily located in Hollywood, FL, with other offices in Arlington, TX and Hollywood, FL. She has 6 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Stephanie M Elsen, MD

Emergency Medicine
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Fort Lauderdale, FL9.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Stephanie M Elsen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with other offices in Rochester, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nathan Boire

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL8.1 mi
"He took plenty of time and asked all types of questions. He was happy to make any referrals needed." View Profile

Dr. Vineet Sachit Nadkarni

Neurology
4 years exp
Weston, FL7.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Vineet Sachit Nadkarni is a health care provider primarily located in Weston, FL. He has 4 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine, Neurology. View Profile

Dr. Gloria Flory Francis

Gastroenterology
13 years exp
Weston, FL7.1 mi
Dr. Dr. Gloria Flory Francis is a health care provider primarily located in Weston, FL, with other offices in Weston, FL and Coral Springs, FL. She has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jorge Javier Calle Medina, MD

Internal Medicine
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.7 mi
Dr. Dr. Jorge Javier Calle Medina, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with another office in Pembroke Pines, FL. He has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jaime Herran SR.

Internal Medicine
47 years exp
Tamarac, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Jaime Herran is a health care provider primarily located in Tamarac, FL. He has 47 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Cassandra Dumornay

Family Medicine
Tamarac, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Cassandra Dumornay is a health care provider primarily located in Tamarac, FL. View Profile

Alper Haktan Duran

Neuroradiology
11 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Alper Haktan Duran is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Giorgio Antonio Negron

Sports Medicine
8 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Giorgio Antonio Negron is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Hollywood, FL and Hollywood, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Garrett James Vanostran, DO

Internal Medicine
9 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Garrett James Vanostran, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Miami Beach, FL and Hollywood, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alejandra Cristina Ergle, MD

Oncology
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Alejandra Cristina Ergle, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Abraham Santana Rodriguez, MD

Internal Medicine
14 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Abraham Santana Rodriguez, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Hollywood, FL and Miramar, FL(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Patricia Garcia Chiroles, MD

Gastroenterology
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Patricia Garcia Chiroles, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Farmington, CT and Hollywood, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Slavisa Markovic, MD

Internal Medicine
18 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Slavisa Markovic, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Stanislav Asenov Ivanov, MD

Oncology
8 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Stanislav Asenov Ivanov, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Hollywood, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Meri Mehta, MD

Oncology
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Meri Mehta, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Hollywood, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Patricia Neuman Guerra, MD

Rheumatology
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Patricia Neuman Guerra, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Julio Gabriel Peguero, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
19 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Julio Gabriel Peguero, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Miramar, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Susana Vasseur Arruza, MD

Internal Medicine
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Susana Vasseur Arruza, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alina Khan-Ghany, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
23 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Alina Khan-Ghany, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with another office in Pembroke Pines, FL. She has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Farhan Abid, MD

Nephrology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Farhan Abid, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ari Jay Bennett

Cardiovascular Disease
10 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Ari Jay Bennett is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Dallas, TX and Hollywood, FL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alec William Petersen

Internal Medicine
10 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Alec William Petersen is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Alison Mcgough Holliday

Geriatric Medicine
7 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Alison Mcgough Holliday is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Jefferson Van Didier Ganthier

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Jefferson Van Didier Ganthier is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with another office in Miami, FL. He has 8 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Manuel Egued III

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Manuel Egued is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Kissimmee, FL and Kissimmee, FL. He has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Luis David Figueroa Cabrera

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Luis David Figueroa Cabrera is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL. He has 13 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Randa Refaat Aziz Ghali

Internal Medicine
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Randa Refaat Aziz Ghali is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Dania, FL and The Villages, FL(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Rodolfo Valdes

Internal Medicine
9 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. David Rodolfo Valdes is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Hollywood, FL and Hollywood, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Yoel Tajes Leiva

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Yoel Tajes Leiva is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Hialeah, FL(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. William Lazaro Navarro

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. William Lazaro Navarro is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Ayesha Cheema

Internal Medicine
6 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Ayesha Cheema is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with another office in Macon, GA. She has 6 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Natalia Jerald Pereira

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Natalia Jerald Pereira is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Gainesville, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alejandro Pena Gonzalez

Internal Medicine
12 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Alejandro Pena Gonzalez is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Atlantis, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Reynold Duarte Martinez JR.

Internal Medicine
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Reynold Duarte Martinez is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. William Bedford Booth

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. William Bedford Booth is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Alvaro Felipe Vargas Pelaez

Cardiovascular Disease
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Alvaro Felipe Vargas Pelaez is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in New York, NY and Hollywood, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Furkan Tatar

Internal Medicine
12 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Furkan Tatar is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Hollywood, FL. He has 12 years of experience. View Profile

Ariadna Fernandez

Internal Medicine
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Ariadna Fernandez is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Hialeah, FL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Aditi Quadri

Internal Medicine
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Aditi Quadri is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Miramar, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alexander Santos-Garcia

Internal Medicine
30 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Alexander Santos-Garcia is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Fiorella Paola Melendez

Surgery
8 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Fiorella Paola Melendez is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with another office in Hollywood, FL. She has 8 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Cesar Aron Grandez

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Cesar Aron Grandez is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Pembroke Pines, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. View Profile

Dr. Ravin Sunder Sajnani

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Ravin Sunder Sajnani is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Hollywood, FL and Hollywood, FL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Anand Desai

Cardiovascular Disease
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Anand Desai is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Hollywood, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Maria Victoria Sanchez Di Sclafani

Internal Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pembroke Pines, FL6.2 mi
Dr. Dr. Maria Victoria Sanchez Di Sclafani is a health care provider primarily located in Pembroke Pines, FL, with other offices in Miami Gardens, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

What is an Internist and How Can They Help You?

An internist specializes in adult medicine, providing comprehensive care for complex medical conditions. These physicians excel at diagnosing challenging cases and managing patients with multiple organ system involvement.

Internists complete medical school and a three-year internal medicine residency. Many pursue subspecialty fellowship training in fields such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or infectious disease, though general internists maintain broad adult medical expertise.

An Internist's clinical practice encompasses:

  • Concentrates on adult patient populations and multi-system medical management
  • Conducts medical history reviews, physical assessments, diagnostic test interpretation
  • Manages metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary conditions, infectious processes, and immune-mediated diseases
  • Employs pharmaceutical management, preventive medicine, health counseling, and specialist coordination
  • Alternative titles: adult medicine specialist, general internist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for an Internist in Plantation who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Internists in Plantation who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Internists in Plantation who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Internists providing telehealth services in Plantation. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Internists in Plantation?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Internists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with an Internist in Plantation?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Plantation. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Internists in Plantation have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Plantation. This helps you find an Internist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Internists in Plantation without calling?
Search for Internists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate an Internist in Plantation with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Internists in Plantation. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with an Internist in Plantation?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Internist.
How can I locate an Internist in Plantation who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Internists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for an Internist in Plantation who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Internists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Internists who work there.

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