About
Dr. Pamela Merino, MD, is a board-certified internist who founded her independent practice in Coral Gables in October 2006. She holds additional certifications in lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine. That combination allows her to bring evidence-based tools to both preventive care and chronic disease management. She has spent nearly two decades caring for patients across South Miami, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Palmetto Bay, and internationally.
Dr. Merino describes her role as both physician and mentor. She personally follows a whole-food, plant-based Mediterranean diet and stays active through cycling and Pilates. She draws on that personal experience to guide patients toward sustainable health habits. Her practice is bilingual in English and Spanish. She affiliates with multiple hospitals, including Baptist Health South Florida, to advocate for her patients when they need specialist or facility-based care.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Certifications in lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Merino right for?
Dr. Merino is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built around prevention and lifestyle. Patients managing chronic conditions such as obesity, high cholesterol, or metabolic issues benefit from her triple board certification. She works well with Spanish-speaking patients and international patients who need consistent, accessible care. Those who want direct physician access after hours and same-day appointments will find her model especially well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Merino focuses on internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine. She treats chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity. She uses evidence-based interventions to address root causes and support long-term health outcomes.
Yes. Dr. Merino holds board certification in internal medicine. She also carries certifications in lifestyle medicine and obesity medicine. That training equips her to address a wide range of adult health concerns with a prevention-first approach.
Dr. Merino follows a lifestyle-first philosophy. She believes the patient-doctor relationship forms the foundation of good health. She works as both physician and mentor, drawing on her own experience with a plant-based Mediterranean diet, cycling, and Pilates to guide patients toward lasting wellness habits.
Dr. Merino launched her independent practice in October 2006 in Coral Gables, Florida. She has served South Florida communities and international patients for nearly two decades. Her practice now operates under the name Merino Medical & Wellness at its Miami location.
Yes. Dr. Merino conducts care in both English and Spanish. Her bilingual practice serves a diverse patient population across South Florida and internationally.
Dr. Merino affiliates with multiple hospitals, including Baptist Health South Florida. Those affiliations allow her to advocate for patients who need specialist referrals or hospital-based care.
Dr. Merino sees every patient herself. When you visit the office, you meet with Dr. Merino directly, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. That consistency supports the longitudinal care relationship at the core of her practice.
Dr. Merino serves patients from South Miami, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Palmetto Bay, Coral Gables, and greater Miami. She also cares for international patients who seek ongoing primary care through her MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026