Merino Medical & Wellness
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $700/quarter | $1,400/semi-annual | $2,800/annual |
| Practice Type | Concierge |
| Location | South Miami, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Palmetto Bay, Coral Gables |
| Doctors | Pamela Merino MD, Internal Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2006 |
About
At Merino Medical & Wellness, Dr. Pamela Merino delivers concierge primary care rooted in a lifestyle-first philosophy. She launched her independent practice in Coral Gables in October 2006. Since then, she has served communities across South Miami, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne, Palmetto Bay, and beyond. The practice operates as a program at its Miami location on South Dixie Highway. Dr. Merino holds board certifications in internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine. She uses that combined expertise to address chronic conditions and support long-term wellness. Her practice offers comprehensive health screenings and advanced diagnostic testing. Members reach her directly by phone after hours and on weekends. The office runs bilingually in English and Spanish, serving a diverse local and international patient base.
Details
Address
8299 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL
Phone
(866) 696-3847Website
Visit websiteMembership
$2,800/annual
Membership Details
MDVIP annual membership fee covers the Wellness Program and can be made in quarterly ($700), semi-annual ($1,400), or annual ($2,800) payments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The MDVIP annual membership fee at Merino Medical & Wellness is $2,800 per year. The practice offers flexible payment options. Members can pay $700 quarterly, $1,400 semi-annually, or $2,800 in a single annual payment. The fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, including comprehensive screenings and a personalized wellness plan.
Yes, Merino Medical & Wellness accepts insurance for medical services such as sick visits. Dr. Merino bills insurance and charges standard copays, co-insurances, and deductibles for those services. The annual membership fee covers preventive care and advanced diagnostics that insurance typically does not include.
Yes. The practice offers same-day and next-day appointments with minimal wait time. Because Dr. Merino maintains a smaller panel than traditional primary care practices, she keeps her schedule accessible for members who need prompt attention.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Merino directly by phone after hours and on weekends. That 24/7 access applies to urgent matters and keeps patients connected to their physician without going through a call center or on-call stranger.
The MDVIP Wellness Program includes comprehensive health screenings and advanced diagnostic tests. Dr. Merino uses those results to build a personalized wellness plan for each member. The program goes beyond what most standard primary care practices offer in annual preventive care.
Yes. Merino Medical & Wellness operates bilingually in English and Spanish. Dr. Merino serves a diverse South Florida patient base, including Spanish-speaking patients and international patients.
Dr. Merino can help coordinate urgent care for members who need medical attention while traveling. She can assist in connecting patients with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician. That support gives members continuity of care regardless of where they are.
Prospective patients can request to join, schedule a meeting with Dr. Merino, or get more information through the MDVIP website. The practice accepts adults seeking ongoing primary care. Availability depends on current panel capacity.
Practice last updated April 10, 2026