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Dr. Hector Lalama, MD

Dr. Hector Lalama, MD

Neurology*

Dr. Hector Lalama, MD is a neurologist in Coral Gables, FL. He is affiliated with Larkin Community Hospital.

3 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

801 Santiago St Coral Gables, FL 33134

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Dr. Lalama's Reviews

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3.0
26 ratings, 10 with a written review
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I don't recommend him, he's very rude, I've had 3 dates with him and it's always the same, he doesn't even ask you how you are and he only makes heavy jokes with the medical students about your consultation. It's disrespectful. I could see how he laughed at what was happening to me. That if he asks for tests and ct scan your MRI to not even explain to you Never go to that place
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Joe – Oct 07, 2024
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Not worthy
The day I went to his clinic, he didn’t give any details or explanation about my father’s condition, just sent us to do some tests and that’s it . And the day I scheduled for a follow up with the studies result , he only said that we need to come back in a few months cause he doesn’t want to attend us with the health problem that my father had recently. And with that he left without explained us the results, without telling us nothing . So unprofessional, lacks emphaty, egocentric and without skills to communicate with his patients. If you want a good neurologist, this one is not your best choice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2023
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EXCELLENT DOCTOR
Excellent doctor, very concerned about the patient’s health, thoughtful and very friendly. Like all the staff. I feel like one more member of the family. They’re all very caring, they inspire confidence. His assistant and secretary, a love. Cute people, who nowadays are hardly found. The clinic is kept like a mirror, clean, everything is organized.
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
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LAURA DÁVILA U – Feb 01, 2023
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I am no one to sit here and write reviews, but after the experience, I had to do. I have been suffering from vertigo for the past month. I have seen every doctor you could think of. It has been a rollercoaster. Constant dizziness every single day, I was losing my mind. I had just left the eye doctor who made me feel like I was crazy. I prayed to God to help me find a neurologist as soon as possible. Driving by, I called and was able to be squeezed in for two weeks. The NP heard my tears, what I was going through, and called me back. She was so sweet she told me to come right now. I went and had the pleasure of meeting her and Dr.Lalama.When he came in, I was in tears from vertigo. He was cracking jokes and making me feel comfortable. When I wanted to cry, he would listen and say, let it out. After all the results turned out, I never had vertigo. My primary issue was anxiety. He gave me the reassurance I was okay. We made jokes, we talked, he listened, and most importantly, he CARED
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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Cindy Maria Sanchez – Nov 06, 2021
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Great first impression. Thorough and very professional physician. No nonsense and straight to the point. Grateful Dr. Lalama is on my medical team. His PA and office staff are also fantastic.
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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Anibal B. Fernandez – Dec 15, 2020
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Completely dismissive with my symptoms. When explaining my situation got very upset for no reason?, I was feeling so bad and this dr had no interest or knowledge to address my issue. Don't understand when Drs do not understand patient's symptoms and get very defensive. Maybe they should research or get educated further.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Cory – Feb 03, 2019
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Very thorough and compassionate and knowledgable in his field.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Jacob in Miami – Jul 11, 2018
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Great clinician. Straight to the point and down to earth.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Mike in Miami – Apr 14, 2018
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The worst Dr I've ever seen in my life my mother was referred to his office by her PCP after having a terrible pain and this Dr talked down to her like if she was worth nothing, he didn't even listen to her symptoms. He has no compassion what so ever, my mother left his office with high BP because of the way she was treated by him I've worked in the medical field for more than 15 years and I can't tell you please stay away from someone like this.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Riverview, FL – Sep 26, 2016
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Dr:Lalama not only have been my mothers doctor for 23 years (she was diagnose with M.S)but hes also my doctor now that i myself have been diagnose with M.S too.He have not only been a great doctor but also a great human being and friend.Hes always been very caring and understanding.He also have a great staff,those ladies treat you as family not as just a patient.I will recomend this DR with no hesitation.
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
7 others found this helpful
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GILBERTO F ENCIO in Miami, FL – Aug 19, 2016
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Dr. Hector Lalama, MD is a neurologist in Coral Gables, FL. He is affiliated with Larkin Community Hospital.
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Hector A Lalama MD PA801 Santiago St Coral Gables, FL 33134
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