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Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD
5.0 (73 Ratings)

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Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Miami, FL.
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Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Miami, FL.
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Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Miami, FL and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami|University of Miami School of Medicine - General Surgery.They currently practice 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. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lopez Penalver also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lopez Penalver accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
    8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176

Experience and Background Check

Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Lobular Carcinoma
Biopsy of Breast
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Breast Reconstruction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Excision of Breast Tumor
Lumpectomy
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Breast Disorders
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
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
Mediastinal Tumors
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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
Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

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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

Care Philosophy
  • Miami Cancer Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach to care This means that you will have a team of experts from across many disciplines focused on the best treatment plan for you We ve built Miami Cancer Institute with a team of cancer experts many trained at leading academic institutions who understand your cancer and your individual needs Their expertise combined with the recommendations of multidisciplinary tumor boards advanced cancer fighting technology and innovative clinical trials some in collaboration with our alliance partner Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ensures all patients at Miami Cancer Institute get a personalized plan of therapy that is the best possible treatment for their cancer

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Biography
  • Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD is a general surgery specialist in Miami, FL and has over 32 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
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General Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

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

Internship

Internship
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami|Jackson Memorial Hospital
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami|University of Miami School of Medicine - General Surgery
    1996
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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.

Dr. Lopez Penalver has over 33 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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