Dr. Victor Peña

Dr. Victor PeñaM.D.

Family Medicine

at Legacy Family Doctors — Naples, FL

About

Victor M. D. is a board-certified family physician with roots in Cuba and training across two countries. He grew up in Cuba and moved to Texas at age 17, where he pursued pre-medicine studies at the University of Texas Pan American. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, then completed his family medicine residency at West Kendall Baptist Hospital through the FIU program in Miami.

Dr. Peña spent years working as a hospitalist at Fawcett Memorial Hospital and in locum positions at Mount Sinai Medical Center and AdventHealth Hospital. That hospital experience deepened his conviction that lasting patient relationships sit at the core of good primary care. He is passionate about preventive and evidence-based medicine. His humanitarian work spans a Baptist Health medical mission to Haiti and a medical expedition serving underserved villages and orphanages in the Himalayan Mountains of northern India. He has also presented research at the American Heart Association and contributed case presentations during his residency training.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

University of Texas Pan American (Pre-Medicine)

Medical School

Ross University School of Medicine

Residency

West Kendall Baptist Hospital - FIU Family Medicine Residency, Miami, FL

Certifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Treated

Diabetes
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Thyroid disorder
Asthma
COPD
Congestive heart failure
Upper respiratory infection
Urinary tract infection
Asthma exacerbation
COVID-19

Who is Dr. Peña right for?

Dr. Peña is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who takes a whole-person approach. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders benefit from his preventive focus. Seasonal and full-time Naples residents both find his flexible visit options practical. His fluency in Spanish makes him accessible to Spanish-speaking patients. Adults who value a long-term relationship with a single physician will feel at home in his practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Peña treats a broad range of adult conditions. His chronic disease management includes diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, and congestive heart failure. He also handles acute and urgent concerns like upper respiratory infections, UTIs, and asthma exacerbations.

Yes, Dr. Peña holds board certification in Family Medicine. He completed his residency through the FIU Family Medicine program at West Kendall Baptist Hospital in Miami.

Dr. Peña earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency at West Kendall Baptist Hospital through the FIU program in Miami. He also gained extensive clinical experience as a hospitalist and in locum positions at hospitals including Mount Sinai Medical Center and AdventHealth Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peña sees patients in both English and Spanish. This makes him a strong option for Spanish-speaking residents and seasonal visitors throughout Collier County.

Dr. Peña practices integrative, evidence-based medicine. He pairs conventional treatments with complementary therapies to support whole-person wellness. His years as a hospitalist reinforced his belief that lasting patient relationships sit at the core of good primary care.

Yes, Dr. Peña handles a range of in-office procedures. These include minor laceration repair using glue, sutures, or staples, abscess incision and drainage, ear wax removal, EKG, nebulizer treatments, and IV therapy.

Yes, Dr. Peña conducts visits in the office, over video, and in patients' homes. This flexibility is especially useful for patients who are homebound, traveling, or simply prefer a more convenient option.

Dr. Peña has a long history of service-driven medicine. He participated in a Baptist Health medical mission to Haiti and led a medical expedition serving underserved villages and orphanages in the Himalayan Mountains of northern India. He has also presented research at the American Heart Association.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026