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Baptist Health Primary Care | Miami Beach

Internist

👍👍 My appointment was for 9am today and at 9:01 a nurse came out and asked me to come in to a room where she took all my vitals and asked me many questions. After entering them into a computer Dr Forster came into the room and checked my blood pressure and gave me a thorough examination. He then asked... People often mention staff, time, Forster, friendly, medical, care, office, nurse, doctor, patient,


Address

709 Alton Rd Suite 440, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States

Website

baptisthealth.net

Contact

+1 786-595-8220

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (359 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Christine M. 2 years ago on Google
    Dr. Forster is very attentive, a great listener and involves you in decision-making. The office staff is friendly and organized. Love that for a small “convenience charge” your labs can be drawn right in the office. And results were back the next morning and entered into the portal with MD’s comments.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 erica w. 1 year ago on Google
    The man who did the blood work was amazing....I did. It feel a thing abd I have a tough time with blood work. Also, Dr. Forester did not rush my many questions abs made some excellent referrals for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colleen S. 1 year ago on Google
    Dr Ayub was friendly, caring and knowledgeable. Staff were all very friendly and efficient. Brought in quickly without long wait times. Would definitely recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken S. 1 year ago on Google
    My appointment was for 9am today and at 9:01 a nurse came out and asked me to come in to a room where she took all my vitals and asked me many questions. After entering them into a computer Dr Forster came into the room and checked my blood pressure and gave me a thorough examination. He then asked his assistant to take blood and also an EKG. Dr Forster was really on the ball! He made an appointment for me with a cardiologist also for a chest X-ray. Very very good experience all round, 10 out of 10!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Navid A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very grateful to have found Dr. Forster, and couldn’t be happier that he’s my Primary Care doctor. Him and his team were extremely thorough and precise during my annual physical. All of my questions/concerns were addressed and not a single stone was left unturned. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irene L. 1 year ago on Google
    Primary Care doctors and their staff are outstanding at the Miami Beach facility. Extremely grateful to them. That is not the case of the 1st floor cordial staff which has been rigidly trained on never thinking outside of the box, resulting in being the patient the last thing in their minds. Unfortunately, it looks like if management has continued to encourage that behavior in that manner for a long time, according to what each of the frustrated patients around me loudly expressed during the almost 2 hours I spent there on Tuesday, April 13, 2022. Decent staff. Just incapable to promptly react to the critique, suggestions given so that they could deliver. I hope they will analyze why customers are always right. Specially, if they are dealing with sick patients in need of being put first. Just like in the old times when computers did not obliterate Hippocratic Oaths. And what to say about cancellations that are never recorded and the system and everyone else continues reminding a patient to confirm an appointment that someone called Blair said she cancelled for you and you don't have to worry about a thing. So there it is. Must be management working very bad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Georgina M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very smooth reception and admissions process. The nurse was very knowledgeable and friendly. Dr. Forster listened to me carefully, and prescribed a different blood pressure medication that we hope will be gentler on my ankles. He was also very prompt in writing up his notes, which are available to me via the Baptist Health portal. He was highly recommended by neighbors, and I can see why: he has a breadth of knowledge across the medical spectrum, and inspires confidence. I was quite satisfied with my visit, and look forward to seeing him again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anne O. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Dr Forster and am going to recommend him to my family. He is incredible and trustworthy. He is very mellow and sweet and doesn’t pressure you at all. And the staff are all amazing! Ruth found my veins quickly and easily and was very sweet and personable. Yessel, who checked me in very quickly and efficiently was super friendly and made me feel welcome. Marilyn was also very friendly and welcoming even though she didn’t check me in. No other doctor’s office I’ve been to provides this level of comfort and service! I’ll definitely be coming back in the future.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Migdalia B. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the 3rd time I needed to find a Doctor and/or medical care in a hurry, and Baptist stepped up big time. As a result, there was no disruption in care. I have been a patient at Baptist Primary Care - South Beach for 3 years now, and when I needed help for my mother, I did not hesitate to call them. Dr. Forster is fantastic. He and the team listen, show sincere compassion, and they come up with solutions with the patient as part of the process and not as a spectator. They are true professionals and stars. So happy I found them, and even happier my mom has medical team in which we all can have confidence and trust,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seth B. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent care! The staff in Miami Beach including the medical assistant (Ruth), phlebotomist (Kourtney), and Dr. Villacorta are all very professional and caring. Thank you again for the annual physical.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert H. 8 months ago on Google
    Top of the line. Great and welcoming staff. Dr. Ayub was through and provided good advice. Only one issue: the parking machine to exit was not accepting my paid receipt. Has to call for help and cars behind me were not happy. I feel the quality of the paper to insert is not the best, too thin.

  • 5/5 coarma 6 months ago on Google
    As always a great experience with Dr.Foster and his nurse. Very professional, caring, attentive listening to my concern.

  • 5/5 Moe S. 7 months ago on Google
    Reception and intake was very fast, I was seen by Dr. Ayoub within 10 minutes of my appointment time. The doctor was very friendly and helpful I didn't feel rushed at all. I had a very pleasant experience.

  • 5/5 Erwin M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Dr Carlos Ayub is excellent. Very good at looking at all the medical records and coming to sensible recommendations.

  • 5/5 N N. 8 months ago on Google
    Clean, bright, modern facility in South Beach. Every single person with whom i’ve come into contact there has been nothing short of friendly, kind, patient and thorough! From those in reception and those who follow up to schedule appointments, to the physicians, diagnosticians and their assistants. The only negative for me, (as of June 2023) is that not all specialties that I require are handled there.

  • 5/5 Lia E. 5 months ago on Google
    Very please with the attention from Dr Carlos Ayub my new PCP is my second visit with him. He is very easy to talk to, took his time to answered all my questions. and Im very happy with the outcome for my care. Great please very clean and the staff is so professional and Caring

  • 5/5 Mariea H. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent service from check-in to checkout! All staff were very personable, kind, helpful & compassionate. Scheduled an appointment the afternoon before for an 8am. I was out of the office in an hour. And that was in addition to getting a physical since I was due & already there.

  • 5/5 L 10 months ago on Google
    First, it is so clean! I was tired of going to a dirty doctors’ office. The front desk people were responsive and helpful and the nurse super nice and kind. She even asked me to check w my insurance before proceeding since I had completed a check up less than a year. There was not waiting time, I got there 10 minutes before my appointment and at 10:40am I was called. Dr Andrew Forster was great! He asked question, completed couple examinations … things that two other doctors at Jackson did not do. He was kind and respectful. I am very thankful that I finally found a nice office and doctor! 10 out of 10! I wish all my doctors were this kind!

  • 5/5 Arlete S. 11 months ago on Google
    Very pleased with the staff. They strive to provide the best customer service. I must say I saw a significant process improvement in terms of digitization of customer portal.

  • 5/5 Glorine Dobbins E. 9 months ago on Google
    The lab work was smooth and efficient. The nurse was very pleasant and talked easily with me.

  • 5/5 Flor 8 months ago on Google
    The front desk and check out staff do above and beyond in accommodating patient needs. They have a patient friendly attitude at all times. Either by phone or face to face, staff is knowledgeable, professional and helpful!

  • 5/5 Brandy 9 months ago on Google
    Love Baptist hospital Miami Beach is clean no long waits and the services I receive from Dr.Carlos Ayub and the staff is excellent they ensure I am properly informed about my health and care and upcoming appointments kudos to Jackie,Rocio & the phlebotomist collected my blood sample is awesome exceeded my expectations & I would have no qualms in recommending them to family and friends

  • 5/5 John C. 11 months ago on Google
    Just great service from the front desk to final checkout. Dr. Forster and nurse assistant Courtney are outstanding. Such a pleasure after some not so great experiences at other health care offices.

  • 5/5 JC305 X. 1 year ago on Google
    Baptist offers high quality healthcare in a superior facility managed by caring staff. Great experience every visit.

  • 5/5 Quinn P. 1 year ago on Google
    I was very happy with the professionalism of Dr. Forester and his staff assistant Courtney. Excellent care and excellent customer service. Everything was perfect.

  • 5/5 Carlos M. 1 year ago on Google
    I am writing on behalf of family that was treated better than I have ever witnessed in any other medical office that we have visited. They went above and beyond and I am eternally grateful. It may not have been me that went, but I know for certain that when I need to visit a doctor that this is where I will go. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Idalmis F. 1 year ago on Google
    Nurse Sheldon helped me tremendously. I really appreciate her patience and support she gave me during my visit. My connection crushed twice and she called me back both times.

  • 5/5 tash t. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my first time at this location (7th on Alton Road.) My first time with a new doctor as well. I’m usually afraid I’ll be taken for a loop with doctors. Meaning, I’m told to go here and there to find answers with no results. All staff were so polite and helpful. Dr. Carlos Ayub Sarabia, MD and his nurse/assistant were caring and attentive. They immediately took action to help me find answers. I greatly appreciate their care. Thank you so much!

  • 4/5 Larry S. 1 year ago on Google
    The doctors are great. But the interaction and access to medical records with other institutions is very, very poor. Baptist maintains their own medical chart system and does not share those same records with other medical facilities. NOT GOOD

  • 5/5 David I. 1 year ago on Google
    I was totally satisfied. There was minimal waiting time, and Dr. Forster was, as always, pleasant and efficient in performing his examination and ordering tests. I was also pleased that he promptly communicated to me the test results as soon as they were available.

  • 5/5 Susan S. 1 year ago on Google
    First after making the appointment Victoria the medical assistant called me twice to confirm things I needed in terms of medical clearance for an upcoming surgery. In a different hospital system in Miami they never ever call me back even when I call and asked to be called back so I was thrilled from the beginning. Then the nurse practitioner Jennifer Sheldon was wonderful. I explained to her that I never get examined because I’m in a wheelchair and there are never height adjustable exam tables in the other hospital system I have gone to and there was in the office I went to in Miami Beach . I must tell you though I was disappointed that there’s no scale for somebody in a wheelchair and I think that must be rectified. Also Gabriel who helped me check out and also helped me, assisted me with things I needed was outstanding as well

  • 5/5 Lourdes G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful, courteous staff who go out of your way to help make going to a doctor’s office stress-free and relaxed. Dr. Forster is a kind and compassionate doctor who listens closely and addresses your health concerns with exceptional knowledge and respect. I am lucky to have found great care here.

  • 5/5 Jackie M. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely enjoy my visits with my primary care @ Baptist Health Primary. The staff is supper organized and visits are quick without keeping you waiting. I like the fact that I can get an appointment within a short time. Dr. Ayub is professional, thorough, friendly, and also makes me feel comfortable and answers all my many questions!

  • 5/5 Eric P. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably one of the best health care experiences I have had in awhile. Everyone was friendly and efficient from start to finish. Dr. Villacorta took the time to listen and seemed knowledgeable and concerned about my health. The rest of the staff were equally kind and caring.

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 2 years ago on Google
    Dr. Forster took his time and made me feel like I was his priority during our visit. His nurse, Ruth, was fantastic and welcoming. Smooth intake for a new patient. Great experience overall!

  • 5/5 Lucrecia G. 2 years ago on Google
    I know doctor Forster for while and he takes time to each patient and cares for us. He and all his team are great. Specially the assistants at front. Also the cardiac team in Kendall are amazing, all


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