Penalver Clinic

This is my first time here, I came with my mom to her first visit and I have to say I was very surprised. The place is clean, the customer service was excellent but the main reason of my review is to talk about her Dr. Tomas Garcia. He was nice, patient, caring and took his time to explain everything, something that you don’t longer see in Doctors now in days.
I have to admit that at the beginning I was hesitating because is a public clinic but I am glad i was pleasantly surprise!

This doctor’s office is heaven sent. I recently went back to school and therefore do not have health insurance. My options are basically going to the ER, paying 100’s out of pocket at a regular doctor’s office or for minor issues, going to a minute clinic. Enter Penalver Clinic. My previous GP’s secretary recommended I find a Miami Dade Health clinic since they offer a sliding scale based on income for those without insurance. I called several facilities but it would take months to be seen. I was about to give up when I called Penalver, who after being transferred to someone who spoke English, I was able to make an appointment for the same week. The fee was only $ 30. This facility has family and gyno practice Fees range for extra tests, but are way better than anywhere else. $ 65 for blood lab stuff, $ 30 for a pap, and $ 60 for an ultrasound. The facility is as clean as can be and the employees are really some of the nicest. I was half expecting a run down old building with only spanish speaking doctors, but to my surprise, my doctor was so friendly, spoke English and empathized with me in my studies (she completed the same program and had the same professors!). The clinic is up to date — the nurses take notes on a tablet! This facility does not care if you are poor or don’t have insurance — they will do whatever they can to help you, even keeping in mind the cost factor. I went for the 3^rd time today and the doctor really looked out for my wallet– telling me what absolutely needed to be done. I cannot recommend this place enough! Even if I had insurance, I’m pretty sure I’d still come here. It’s that good. Oh and they even serve croquetas and pastellitos. I thought it was a one time thing but they had em again today!