Dr. Carlos Vaca, MD

Dr. Carlos Vaca, MD

Internist
FL

At a glance

4.81 stars (97 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 35 insurances
Aetna, Ambetter, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina Guadalajara
Works at Carlos E. Vaca MD PA
4.81
97 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.8

Recent reviews

Great office with well trainer staff, very professional, My visit was very relaxing, informative and took away any fears to see a doctor. Thanks
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Staff was very professional and understood and help me with my health issues. Dr Vaca answer all my questions and advice me what to do to have a healthy life. Thank you
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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Arthritis
Chronic high blood pressure
Emphysema (COPD)
Asthma
High cholesterol
Chronic diabetes
Arthritis
Chronic high blood pressure
Emphysema (COPD)
Asthma

More about Dr. Carlos Vaca, MD

Dr. Vaca has been practicing Internal Medicine since 1995, serving hundreds of patients in the South Florida community. Originally from Nicaragua, Dr. Vaca attended grade school and university in UAG Guadalajara Mexico, later moving to the states to work on his Medical Degree at Lincoln Hospital in Affiliation with New York Medical College, New York City. He trained at New York Medical College from 1989-1994 and spent several years working at Miami Heart Institute and Cedars Medical Center before opening his own practice.He has a specialty in Internal Medicine and a sub-specialty in Critical Care Medicine.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina Guadalajara
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine

Practice

Carlos E. Vaca MD PA

Affiliation

Westchester General Hospital
Coral Gables Hospital
Kendall Regional Medical Center

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1154437028

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.77
Bedside manner
4.92
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Dr, Vaca is a great doctor. You can tell he enjoys his job; he’s very easy to talk to and very professional.
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Great staff! Dr. Carlos is profesional and very pleasant to talk to. Very clean/ organized establishment.
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Dr Vaca is a great Doctor, great experience I got the feeling he genuinely cares for his patients!
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Excellent Doctor, he knows how to listen, interested in the health of each patient. Recommended 100%
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He took the time to listen, answer all my questions great bedside matters . The staff was excellent
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Very professional and clean working environment. Quick and courteous attention. Would recommend.
Dr. Vaca listened to all my concerns about my health and like always treated me with respect.
Me impresiono ser muy profecional al igual que todo el personal involucrado en mi visita...
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Friendly and attentive staff. Doctor Vaca listened carefully to all of my concerns
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Dr. Vaca is very personable. It is always nice to see him and talk to him.
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Very well. Excellent & good response time. Office staff very polite.
Corteous staff. Doctor was thorough and knowledgable.
Very pleseant, polite and on time with appointment.
Very nice
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Great office with well trainer staff, very professional, My visit was very relaxing, informative and took away any fears to see a doctor. Thanks
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Best doctor ever !!! Highly recommended !!!
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Staff was very professional and understood and help me with my health issues. Dr Vaca answer all my questions and advice me what to do to have a healthy life. Thank you
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Easy process, The doctor was good and took care of my problem immediately, he also recommended me to a Dermatologist. thank you again
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This was my first appointment with Dr. Vaca and it was a great meeting. I think that he is going to be my Primary Doctor for a while. He heard everything that I had to say and was quick to provide some good advice.
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The office is extremely clean. The doctor was very attentive and kind. He reviewed all my lab work with me. He answered every question I had. I wish I can give them more than five stars.
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Great Doctor he knows his stuff!
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I had a Telemed appointment with Dr. Vaca. He was very helpful and wrote me a prescription for me to follow up with Orthopedist for my knee problem. He took the time to listen to me and was very nice.
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Excellent service
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All super nice!!
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Great telehealth video visit, easy to setup your account before taking the appointment. Everyone was friendly and helpful throughout the entire process.
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Such a great experience with the doctor! I was able to schedule an appointment right away on the same day! Front desk was extremely polite and helpful! Dr.Vaca is extremely knowledgeable and he sent my prescriptions right away! I would highly recommend him and will stay with him as my PCP.
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Make appointment for 1:30 p.m. The doctor staff was very informative get me up-to-date the doctor was extremely busy that day but after A one hour wait the doctor was very pleasant along with his staff medicine was sent to my pharmacist In a timely manner Would recommend and will definitely be using again great services
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Amazing doctor!
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the staff is amazing, best I've ever seen. the doctor gave me his full attention and allowing me to ask about all my concerns.
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Dr.Carlos Vaca is very attentive and knowledgeable. He actually listens to what the patient has to say, the staff are very nice its just a great place all around.
Verified patient
It's always a pleasant experience to visit Dr. Vaca's office both for the medical attention and interaction with all the great people who work there.
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The staff was courteous and the Doctor was professional, friendly, conveyed his professional diagnosis succinctly and very personable.
Verified patient
I came to the right place. Dr. Carlos Vaca as well as his staff gave me the medical attention that I needed. His experience,professionalism and compassionate care with his patients are truly admirable.
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Small office, but nice efficient staff. Immediate blood test results (cholesterol), heart rate and the likes. Quickly seen by the doctor. Solid visit.
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Buena atencion.
Excellent service, great doctor, fast service. Left with all my meds from the offices and vacines. Don't need to go anywhere else.
Warm, welcoming reception.
No hay quejas.
Excellent.
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Carlos Vaca affiliated with?

Dr. Carlos Vaca is affiliated with Westchester General Hospital, Coral Gables Hospital, and Kendall Regional Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Carlos Vaca work with?

Dr. Carlos Vaca works with Carlos E. Vaca MD PA.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Carlos Vaca?

Dr. Carlos Vaca frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, General Consultation, Illness, and New Patient Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Carlos Vaca on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Carlos Vaca speak?

Dr. Carlos Vaca speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Carlos Vaca in reviews?

97 patients have reviewed Dr. Carlos Vaca. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.77/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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