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Dr. Laura Fernandez-Ortiz, MD

Dr. Laura Fernandez-Ortiz, MD

Pediatrics*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Laura Fernandez-Ortiz, MD is a pediatrician in Miami Shores, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Medical Center and Memorial Regional Hospital South. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

9715 NE 2nd Ave Miami Shores, FL 33138
Telehealth available

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Dr. Fernandez-Ortiz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez-Ortiz

4.5
34 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Amazing Doctor
Dr. Fernandez is not only a very professional and knowledgeable doctor, but my daughter has a full trust in her, I have know Dr. Fernandez for more than 12 years already and my teenager daughter feels comfortable speaking with her with any issue. The new location is amazing love the vibe and the Office Staff they are amazing too very helpful. Yes her office is super busy but is because of her amazing staff and doctor that something they must be doing right. Highly recommend this location if you are a local to Miami Shores.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sandra Aponte – Aug 31, 2023
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Amazing Doctor
Dr Laura Fernandez Ortiz motto is: Don’t just run after the Benjamins, But learn to first care about humans! She is not only a brilliant doctor, but also a mother who genuinely loves the precious children under her care. Dr Fernandez has also been that protective angel providing impeccable care to my two boys from birth to adulthood showering them with love and affection. What I like about Dr Fernandez is her ethics, professionalism and unparalleled honesty. She is the personification of altruism itself. Her medical expertise is top notch and saving lives is her philosophy. She, Furthermore, emanates genuine warmth and affection that gained her the admiration of everyone. On your first visit, you are already part of her family. My oldest son, who is 21 and is in college right now, dreams to follow in her footstep by becoming a doctor. I just hope that he acquires her unique sense of responsibility, her noble generosity and her selfless dedication.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Frantz Mortimer – Nov 21, 2022
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Dr Laura Fernandez Ortiz motto is: Don’t just run after the Benjamins, But learn to first care about humans! She is not only a brilliant doctor, but also a mother who genuinely loves the precious children under her care. Dr Fernandez has also been that protective angel providing impeccable care to my two boys from birth to adulthood showering them with love and affection. What I like about Dr Fernandez is her ethics, professionalism and unparalleled honesty. She is the personification of altruism itself. Her medical expertise is top notch and saving lives is her philosophy. She, Furthermore, emanates genuine warmth and affection that gained her the admiration of everyone. On your first visit, you are already part of her family. My oldest son, who is 21 and is in college right now, dreams to follow in her footstep by becoming a doctor. I just hope that he acquires her unique sense of responsibility, her noble generosity and her selfless dedication.
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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Frantz Mortimer – Nov 21, 2022
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Dr. Fernandez is wonderful. However, her office staff is extremely difficult to work with and unhelpful. We've been going there for years and we recently experienced a level of unprofessional treatment and rudeness that was neither deserving nor necessary. It's unfortunate and avoidable. Highly recommend she clean house and hire new support.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Apr 30, 2021
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The staff is so friendly and polite. They go out of their way to help with billing (my insurance made a mistake and the team at Shores Pediatrics spent so much time helping me clear everything). The nurses are friendly and Dr. Fernandez is very kind, knowledgeable and available.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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KR – Jan 17, 2021
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She is great with kids. She listens carefully, she is patiences and knowledgeable. I fully recommend her, she sees my 2 kids.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 28, 2020
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I love Dr. Fernandez! She has changed my life completely. I came in with a problem and she prescribed the perfect medication and i'm good as new. Dr. Fernandez cares about all her patients and is extremely knowledgeable.
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
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Britney in Plantation – Jan 03, 2018
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Dr. Fernandez and her team are always kind caring and professional. My son is Autistic with an Arachnoid Cyst and Adhd and Dr. Fernandez will always take plenty of time to get caught up on how Sebastian is doing and makes great suggestions. She takes the time to speak to him in a way that makes him very comfortable. She treats him like her own nephew.
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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Dec 23, 2017
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Dr fernandez is a horrible doctor , she ignored my sons symptoms and threw away his bloodied diaper being blinded by her arrogance that 2 siblings could have the same ailment she disregarded his symptoms and failed to report his condition to the hospital he was taken to which resulted in his death. the hospital was treating him for phnemonia which he never had as they were treating him for phnemonia he was going septic i watched him suffer as he died in front of my eyes I was in complete shock
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
3 others found this helpful
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Hialeah, FL – Aug 17, 2017
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Dr. Fernandez is personable and knowledgeable. She knows her patients and gives them her time and full attention at every visit. She is the best!
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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Miami shores , FL – Mar 08, 2017
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An excellent doctor. I take both my kids to her for the last 6 years and she has been a great doctor. Highly recommend her! If you are looking for a doctor that can provide you with wonderful care and assist you with any questions, this is your doctor. The office staff is also helpful and can take care of any questions and needs.
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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Daisy HK in Miami, FL – Jul 09, 2016
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She is a real Doctor who genuinely cares about your child's health. She is very knowledgable and gives you the outmost respect. She is great with kids and makes the visit experience a very good one.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Ines Hernandez in Miami shores, FL – Jun 17, 2016
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Dr. Laura Fernandez-Ortiz, MD is a pediatrician in Miami Shores, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
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  • University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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    Locations

    Practice

    Shores Pediatrics9715 NE 2nd Ave Miami Shores, FL 33138
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    Practice

    Office660 NE 95th St Ste A Miami Shores, FL 33138
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mount Sinai Medical Center

      4300 Alton Rd
      Miami Beach, FL 33140
      Recipient of 32
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Memorial Regional Hospital South

      3600 Washington St
      Hollywood, FL 33021
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards
    • South Miami Hospital

      6200 SW 73rd St
      South Miami, FL 33143
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality