Miami primary care, endo, and weight loss

Caring for patients and families for four decades

Delivering trusted primary and specialty care that supports lifelong health and wellbeing.

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About Miami Health Center

Healthcare that builds real relationships and improves real lives every day

We are committed to delivering quality, effective, and personalized medical care that helps members of our community to live longer, healthier lives.

To remain Miami’s most trusted independent medical home, where internal medicine and endocrinology work side by side and every patient is treated like family, for generations to come.

We practice C.A.R.E. in everything we do: Compassion in every interaction, Accountability for every plan, Respect for every patient, and Excellence in every visit — in English and in Spanish, without exception.

Personalized Care Plans

Every patient receives a thorough evaluation and a clear plan, built around your health history, your goals, and your coverage.

Whole-Person Medicine

Primary care, endocrinology, prevention, and chronic disease management working together, so nothing about your health gets managed in isolation.

Testing Under One Roof

Blood draws and EKGs during your visit, plus trusted diagnostic partners for imaging, so answers come faster and follow-through actually happens.

Bilingual, Family-Centered Culture

Care in English and Spanish from a team that has treated Miami families, some across generations, since 1987.

A Legacy of Care

Numbers help
tell the story

Miami Health Center has cared for the same community, from the same office, since 1987. That kind of continuity is rare in modern medicine, and it shows in everything from our patient relationships to the way generations of families keep coming back.

While many clinics focus on volume, Miami Health Center delivers connected care across internal medicine, endocrinology, and nine medical services that work together under one roof.

 

Unlike larger institutions, we are distinguished by our personalized approach, longtime providers, and physician-led culture — focused on prevention, relationships, and lifelong health.

40 Years of Care

Serving Miami-Dade County from the same Sunset Drive office since 1987, through generations of patients and families.

2 Specialties, One Office

Internal medicine and endocrinology working side by side, so specialist care never requires a separate trip across town.

10+ Connected Services

From annual physicals to hormone care, every service shares one chart, one lab, and one care team.

6 Days A Week

Open weekdays and Saturdays with quick appointment availability, because your health does not keep business hours.

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Dedicated Medical Providers

Conditions We Treat

Treatment of conditions
to make a positive impact

Good care does not wait for something to go wrong. From annual physicals and wellness visits to screenings that catch problems early, our team looks after your whole health — so whether you feel perfectly fine or something has been worrying you, you are in the right place.

And when a condition does need ongoing attention — diabetes, thyroid disease, high blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, or hormones — it gets a real plan, regular check-ins, and a team that notices small changes early. The same providers follow your progress year after year, under one roof.

Internal Medicine

• Colds, Flu & Infections
• Asthma, COPD & Allergies
• Acid Reflux & Digestive Issues
• Arthritis & Joint Pain
• Headaches & Migraines
• Anxiety & Depression

Conditions

Endocrinology

• Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
• Prediabetes & Metabolic Syndrome
• Thyroid Disorders
• Insulin Pump & CGM Management
• Osteoporosis & Bone Health
• Adrenal & Pituitary Disorders

Conditions

Chronic Disease Management

• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Cardiovascular Risk Management
• Kidney & Liver Monitoring
• Anemia & Vitamin Deficiencies
• Senior Multi-Condition Care

Conditions

Obesity & Metabolic Health

• Medical Weight Management
• GLP-1 Therapy
• Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling
• Weight-Related Health Conditions
• Sleep Apnea Screening
• Metabolic Testing & Lab Work

Conditions

Men's Health

• Low Testosterone
• Testosterone Therapy
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Prostate Health Screening
• Hormonal Hair Loss
• Male Hormone Optimization

Conditions

Women's Health

• Menopause & Perimenopause
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• PCOS
• Pap Smears & Well-Woman Exams
• Bone Health After Menopause
• Thyroid Care For Women

Conditions

Aesthetic & Elective Care

• Aesthetic Medicine
• Medically Supervised Weight Loss
• Hormone Optimization
• Longevity-Focused Prevention
• IV Hydration & Vitamin Therapy
• Cash-Pay Wellness Programs

Conditions

Exams & Administrative Medicine

• Annual Physicals
• Medicare Wellness Visits
• DOT Physicals
• School & Sports Physicals
• Employment Physicals
• Pre-Operative Clearance

Conditions

The Basics

Learn the basics about Miami Health Center

Get answers to your questions about who we are, what we do, and how to become a patient.

Yes. New patients 18 and older are welcome, whether you need a primary care home, specialist endocrinology care, or a one-time physical. Call (305) 271-9065 or schedule online, and our front desk will get you set up.

We work with Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, as well as various Commercial and Marketplace plans. We also welcome self-pay patients. Participation varies by plan, so call our office and we will verify yours before your visit.

Yes. Our physicians, providers, and staff speak English and Spanish, so every conversation, from the front desk to the exam room, can happen in the language you prefer.

Miami Health Center Services

The services that
support your lifelong health

Why It Matters

Stronger relationships lead to better health

We believe good medicine goes beyond the visit. Miami Health Center helps patients stay healthy through prevention, continuity, and connected care — supporting every patient's long-term wellbeing and independence.

Deep Experience

Physicians and providers who have practiced in South Florida for decades, managing everything from routine care to complex cases.

Proven Approach

Evidence-based prevention, chronic disease management, and specialty care that work together under one roof.

People Power

A team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and staff working together around every patient.

Ongoing Support

Telehealth access, a secure patient platform, and follow-up that continues long after your visit ends.

Miami Health Center Care Team

Skilled professionals committed to making a difference

Our team combines deep clinical experience with a strong commitment to compassionate, personalized care that supports the lifelong health of every patient we serve.

Dr. Barbara M. Muina, MD

Dr. Barbara M. Muina, MD

Founding Physician

Dr. Jeffrey A. Loman, MD

Dr. Jeffrey A. Loman, MD

Founding Physician

Giselle Pastrana

Giselle Pastrana

Practice Administrator

Ricardo Pineiro Hernandez, ARNP, FNP

Ricardo Pineiro Hernandez, ARNP, FNP

NP, IM, Endo, Wellness

Omar Abreu Pino, ARNP, FNP

Omar Abreu Pino, ARNP, FNP

NP, IM, Endo, Wellness

Yahima Balboa, PA

Yahima Balboa, PA

PA, IM, Endo, Wellness

From checkups to lifelong care.
We keep Miami healthy.

Miami Health Center exists to help adults and seniors live longer, healthier lives through comprehensive, preventive, physician-led medical care.

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