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Dr. Pamela Merino Launches MDVIP-Affiliated Practice in South Miami

Triple board-certified physician with more than 20 years practicing in the community, transitions to membership medicine model to deliver patient-centric, prevention-first care

MIAMI – June 30, 2026 – MDVIP today announced that Dr. Pamela Merino, a top-rated South Miami internist, has joined the MDVIP network to provide more proactive, highly personalized primary care. Her MDVIP-affiliated practice, Merino Medical, is located at 8299 South Dixie Highway, serving the communities of South Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay and Key Biscayne, as well as international patients.

By transitioning to the MDVIP model, Dr. Merino is reducing the size of her patient panel, allowing her to spend more time with each individual and deliver MDVIP’s Annual Wellness Program comprised of advanced screenings and tests. The additional time with patients is central to her clinical philosophy of helping patients identify risk factors early, addressing root causes and educating them so they can take an active role in their own health.

“I believe the patient-doctor partnership is the cornerstone of healthcare, but the time constraints in a traditional practice make it difficult to practice the kind of relationship-based, preventive medicine my patients deserve,” said Dr. Merino. “Prevention requires time to listen, to probe and to uncover the history and risk factors that a standard 15-minute visit cannot surface. The MDVIP model gives me that time, and I intend to use every minute of it to help patients achieve their optimal wellness.”

With a smaller practice, Dr. Merino is able to offer additional conveniences that patients value, including:

  • Same-day or next-day appointments
  • Longer office visits that start on time
  • After-hours availability for urgent concerns
  • Travel benefit for continuous healthcare support from the doctor while out of town

Dr. Merino brings distinctive training and expertise to MDVIP with board certifications in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, reflecting the diverse communities she has served throughout her 20 years of practice, and is affiliated with Baptist Health South Florida entities. Outside of the office, Dr. Merino enjoys cycling, kayaking and Pilates.

To learn more about Dr. Merino or to schedule a meet and greet, visit https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/pamelamerinomd.