Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Maria Moro, MD, FAAP, at Palm Leaf Pediatrics in Miami specializes in pediatric medicine, with a focus on treating infectious disease. Dr. Moro provides advanced diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), immune deficiencies, asthma, and allergies. She is fellowship-trained in pediatric medicine and certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Born in Argentina, Dr. Moro moved to Venezuela as a teenager. Prior to taking over for Dr. Eugene Canton at Palm Leaf Pediatrics, Dr. Moro served pediatric patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, where she still works today. Dr. Moro is very passionate about her work with children and pediatric medicine and provides concierge medical services to ensure more one-on-one patient time during each visit.
Dr. Moro earned her medical degree from the Universidad Central De Venezuela Jose Vargas School of Medicine in Caracas. She went on to complete her pediatric internship and residency at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia and later finished her fellowship training in pediatric infectious disease at the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
Focused on providing high-quality care with reduced wait times, Dr. Moro’s concierge approach to medicine ensures all patients receive the attention they deserve at every appointment.
Rodrigo Belalcazar, MD, is an ophthalmologist and aesthetic surgeon at Advanced Eye Center located in Hialeah, Florida. He has performed thousands of the most innovative treatments to improve vision and eye health, as well as facial aesthetics for people in South Florida, the United States, and all over the world.
Dr. Belalcazar is one of several leading researchers in glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, refractive surgery, and keratoconus. He performs laser cataract surgery at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, North Miami Beach Surgical Center, Beraja Medical Institute in Coral Gables, and Palm Springs General Hospital in Hialeah. At his clinic, Dr. Belalcazar treats eye patients across the globe performing procedures such as: corneal transplants, laser glaucoma surgeries – of which he has performed over 3,000, and refractive surgeries – of which he has performed over 10,000, including LASIK, LASEK, PRK, RK, and EPI-LASEK. Besides offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, and numerous other eye surgeries, Dr. Belalcazar also performs cosmetic procedures and treatments, including: red eye treatment, eyelid procedures, skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, dermal fillers, and Botox®.
A native of Colombia, Dr. Belalcazar received his Doctor of Medicine there and completed his residency at the Colombian Institute of Ocular Surgery, affiliated to the Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogotá. He underwent refractive surgery training at the world-famous Barraquer Institute of America in 1993, The Myopia Ocular Center in Madrid in 1996, and after becoming a naturalized US citizen, completed a refractive laser surgery fellowship in 2008 at Park Avenue Laser Vision in New York with Emil W. Chynn, MD, world-renowned refractive surgeon. Dr. Belalcazar has also completed a pediatrics residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Texas A&M is certified by the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates of Medical Examiners, and is licensed by the Florida, Georgia, New York, and Texas State Medical Boards. He is a Member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and The International Society of Refractive Surgery. All these qualifications, alongside his lifetime of experience, make Dr. Belalcazar one of several leading researchers in the field of ophthalmology.
He has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the Colombian Culture & Heritage Award for his professional achievement and service to the national community, and has multiple recognitions for Outstanding and Professional Excellence from the State Senate, Council, and Assembly of New York.
He enjoys mountain and rock climbing, marathons, triathlons, hiking, scuba diving, and skydiving.
At Palm Leaf Pediatrics, Maria Roberta Moro, MD, and her experienced staff care for the unique needs of children in the Miami area. Dr. Roberta Moro offers a variety of treatment options for acute and chronic illnesses and specializes in the diagnosis and care plan for infectious diseases like immune deficiencies and bacterial infections. Her goals at Palm Leaf Pediatrics are to reduce visits to urgent care clinics and emergency rooms, eliminate long wait periods, and address her patients’ needs quickly.
Previously, Palm Leaf Pediatrics served the Miami community under the direction of Dr. Enrique J. Canton, now retired after 40 years in practice. Following Dr. Canton’s lead, Dr. Roberta Moro continues to use a direct primary care model of concierge medicine to ensure the health and safety of her pediatric patients.
Dr. Roberta Moro is available and on call at all times to address medical emergencies. Patients can expect to have calls answered during and after business hours by Dr. Roberta Moro. Same-day appointments are also an option to ensure any medical needs are addressed as soon as possible. With each visit, patients can expect to spend as much time as they need with Dr. Roberta Moro to ensure all their needs are met.
In addition to treating acute and infectious conditions, Dr. Roberta Moro and her compassionate medical team diagnose childhood conditions such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), allergies, and asthma. She offers well-child checkups and sick visits in a comfortable, friendly environment and also provides necessary vaccinations from infancy through young adulthood, including those needed when traveling outside the United States.
Learn more about the available pediatric services and the benefits of the concierge medicine approach by calling Palm Leaf Pediatrics or scheduling an appointment online today.
Acerca de la Dr. Margarita Cárdenas, MD Margarita Cárdenas, MD, es una Oftalmóloga en el Instituto Médico Beraja en Coral Gables, Florida. Se especializa en Oculoplástica y Oftalmología Pediátrica. La Dra. Cárdenas se graduó de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana en Medellín, Colombia, donde recibió tanto su Doctorado en Medicina, como su especialidad en Oftalmología Integral. Completó un Research Fellowship en Oftalmología en el Dean McGee Eye Institute de la Universidad de Oklahoma en Oklahoma City y ha sido miembro del Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. También completó un Headache Fellowship en la Universidad del Sur de Florida en Tampa, Florida, y se especializó en Pediatric Ophthalmology y Adult Strabismus en la Universidad de Pittsburgh Medical Center en Pennsylvania. La Dr. Cárdenas es miembro activo de la Asociación Americana de Oftalmología Pediátrica y Estrabismo, y ha sido miembro de la Academia Americana de Oftalmología desde 2011. Es una apasionada de la atención personalizada. Le gusta educar a sus pacientes sobre la salud ocular, y también a encontrar las mejores soluciones para satisfacer sus necesidades de salud visual. La Dr. Cárdenas proporciona tratamiento a pacientes con problemas de movimiento ocular, como ojos cruzados o visión doble. El Dr. Cárdenas disfruta tratando a pacientes de todas las edades y en especial a los niños pequeños para que crezcan con ojos sanos.
Alvaro J. Dangond, MD, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician and the lead practitioner at Dangond Pediatrics, serving patients in Miami, Florida. Dr. Dangond provides a variety of services to patients at the healthcare facility, including pediatric care, vaccinations, physicals, and circumcision. He also offers accurate diagnosis and treatment for many conditions that affect children, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), asthma, infections, and autism.
Dr. Dangond attended medical school at the Universidad del Norte, Facultad de Medicina in Barranquilla, Colombia and graduated in 1991. He specializes in pediatrics and adolescent medicine and has many years of experience working with children.
Dr. Dangond is currently accepting new patients from infancy to adolescence in his Miami, Florida practice. He’s affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and South Miami Hospital. Parents interested in making an appointment with Dr. Dangond should contact Dangond Pediatrics today. The practice accepts most health insurance policies.
“I have been bringing my two sons to Dangond’s Pediatric for the past nine years, and we have always had a positive experience with Dr Dangond and associates. His care and dedication have been nothing short of amazing.
However, I wanted to share some concerns regarding our most recent visit. Since COVID, we have noticed a gradual decline with the delays and office staff. After scheduling my son’s physical a month in advance, we were informed upon arrival that there would be a 1-2 hour wait time. While I understand that delays can happen, we were not notified in advance, which left us unprepared for such a long wait.
When I inquired about the wait time, I was confronted by the office manager, who identified herself as Dr. Dangond’s wife. Unfortunately, the interaction was quite unpleasant. She questioned why we had scheduled a physical in the afternoon, suggesting it was our fault for choosing the busiest time. She also questioned why we had chosen to schedule in July instead of June. Her tone was dismissive and unprofessional, leaving us feeling undervalued as patients.
While we greatly appreciate the care we receive from Dr. Dangond, the experience with the office staff was disappointing. The attitude and professionalism of the staff are crucial to the overall patient experience, and unfortunately, this interaction fell far below the standard we have come to expect.
Had we been informed of the potential delays, we would have planned accordingly or rescheduled the appointment to avoid any inconvenience. I hope that this feedback can be used constructively to improve communication and patient care in the future. As to my family, we will not be returning, nor recommending this practice.
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Dr. Alvaro Dangond, MD
Pediatrician
7001 SW 97th Avenue
Suite 201
Miami , FL 33173
4.91(1049)
Alain Llanes Rojas, NP
Family Nurse Practitioner 5.3 mi
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