Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD
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Dr. Cristina Lopez Penalver, MD
General Surgery
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 is affiliated with medical facilities such as Doctors Hospital and Baptist Hospital of Miami. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Lopez Penalver is affiliated with Doctors Hospital Coral Gables, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
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- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Lopez Penalver specializes in the areas of General Surgery & General Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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| 5 Star | 97% | 97% |
| 4 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
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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...read morebiography
Cristina Lopez-Peñalver, M.D., FACS, is a surgeon of the Breast Center at Miami Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida. She specializes in breast, oncology and general surgery, and performs procedures such as breast, thyroid...read moreGeneral Surgery
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University Of Miami School Of Medicine - General Surgery
Residency HospitalJackson Memorial Hospital
Internship HospitalJackson Memorial Hospital University Miami
Residency Hospital, 1996Jackson Memorial Hospital University Miami
Internship Hospital, 1992University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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