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Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD
5.0 (73 Ratings)

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Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is a General Surgeon in Miami, FL.
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Dr. Lopez Penalver graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami. Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is a General Surgeon in Miami, FL and has 34 years experience. Dr. Lopez Penalver currently practices at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and are affiliated with Doctors Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami and South Miami Hospital. Dr. Lopez Penalver has experience treating conditions like Breast Cancer and Breast Lump among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lopez Penalver received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 73 times. Dr. Lopez Penalver's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lopez Penalver also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lopez Penalver is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
    8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176
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Experience and Background Check

Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Biopsy of Breast
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Lobular Carcinoma
Lumpectomy
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reconstruction
Excision of Breast Tumor
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Breast Disorders
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Augmentation
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Excisional Biopsy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nipple Reconstruction
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Oncoplastic Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open

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5.0
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Jan 28, 2023
Dr. Lpez Pealver is a very kind person, she offers me a lot of confidence, she explains everything correctly, which gives me a lot of security. I was lucky that she was the one who operated on me. I would recommend it for sure.
— Jan 28, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is a general surgeon in Miami, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1991. She specializes in General Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami
    1996
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lopez Penalver's profile.

Dr. Lopez Penalver frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Cancer and Breast Lump. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami and South Miami Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and General Surgery.

Dr. Lopez Penalver has over 34 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL

  • Baptist Hospital of Miami

    8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL

  • South Miami Hospital

    6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL

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