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Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (73)
Map Pin Small Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD

Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Miami, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami and South Miami Hospital. Dr. Lopez Penalver, completed a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami|University of Miami School of Medicine - General Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Lopez Penalver an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lopez Penalver works at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute in Miami, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Cancer and Breast Lump along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Lopez Penalver's Office Locations

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    Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
    8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 373-3504

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Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Dimension Health
    • Dimension International
    • Elderplan
    • First Health
    • Global Excel Insurance
    • Humana
    • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
    • Medica
    • Medicaid
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
    • Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP)
    • Preferred Medical Plan
    • Special Needs Plan
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Vista Health Plan
    • Worker's Compensation

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    5.0
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    About Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1124094024
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami|University of Miami School of Medicine - General Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami|Jackson Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Doctors Hospital
    • Baptist Hospital Of Miami
    • South Miami Hospital

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    Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lopez Penalver is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lopez Penalver has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lopez Penalver works at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute in Miami, FL. View the full address on Dr. Lopez Penalver’s profile.

    Dr. Lopez Penalver has seen patients for Breast Cancer and Breast Lump, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lopez Penalver on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    73 patients have reviewed Dr. Lopez Penalver. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lopez Penalver.

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