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Dr. Idalia Santaella, MD

Dr. Idalia Santaella, MD

Cytopathology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Idalia Santaella, MD is a cytopathologist in Coral Gables, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in 1976.

5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

135 San Lorenzo Ave Ste 100 Coral Gables, FL 33146

Make an Appointment

(305) 448-7213

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Santaella specializes in the areas of Anatomic Pathology & Cytopathology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Santaella's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Santaella

5.0
8 ratings, 7 with a written review
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From the moment you walk into this office is all love, the staff and the Doctor are amazing i cant compare this office to any other is just unique. I went for a thyroid biopsy and i was so scared not only for the needle but for the results, and they treat me like family, and i saw this not only to me but to every patient that was there that day. And i just took this time to say thank you for what you are doing every single day for all the people that go to this office. THANK YOU!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Coral Gables, FL – Aug 18, 2017
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Hoy estuve en la clinica, llegue temerosa y muy nerviosa, era mi primera vez haciendome una biopsia; apenas entre pude respirar un ambiente comodo y relajado, el staff fue muy atento y la Doctora muy carinosa me asombro mucho su humildad y gran corazon, estoy muy feliz todo me salio bien y mejor no me pudieron tratar. Gracias Dr. Santaella porque tiene unas manos de Angel.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Yunee in FL – Aug 15, 2017
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la unica Clinica en el Sur de la Florida que hace este tipo de procedimiento y la mejor Doctora del mundo y yo ya tengo experiencia con otras biopsias
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mily in Miami, FL – Aug 02, 2017
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yo vine a esta clinica para mi biopsia de las tiroides y a pesar de que estaba muy asustada la doctora me hizo sentir confiada y en las mejores manos, todo los trabajadores son muy buenos y la Doctora es dulce y muy profesional.la recomiendo 100%.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Magda in MIAMI, FL – Aug 02, 2017
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excellent!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Miami, FL – May 02, 2016
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very good
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Miami, FL – May 02, 2016
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amazing
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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BILLY in Miami, FL – Mar 24, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Idalia Santaella, MD is a cytopathologist in Coral Gables, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in 1976.

  • Cytopathology

  • Anatomic Pathology

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pathology®
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Anatomic Pathology
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Cytopathology
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Locations

Practice

Diagnostic Cytopathology Laboratory Inc135 San Lorenzo Ave Ste 100 Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Office137 San Lorenzo Ave Ste 100 Coral Gables, FL 33146
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