Has Anyone Seen Pediatrician Miguel Alvarez or Liliana Palacio?

I have had my kids with Dr Mickey from the start...my son is 3 and daughter 20 months. I highly recommend him and all the staff/ARNP's. He will spend A LOT of time with you. However, we wait very little in the waiting room, only once did we have to wait a long time. He was especially excellent when my son needed urgent specialist care when he was <1yr old. He got us in appt's with some of the best doctors at All Children's and seen the very next day. He got on the phone himself and spoke to the doctor's to get my son seen. That spoke highly to me of what kind of care he gives his patients. And every time I have called the office with questions, they ( him or one of the nurses) will get back to usually within the hour, if not right away.

We switched to Dr. "Mickey" Alvarez a year ago and are very happy. There is not a lot of wait because he has 2 nurse practitioners to help. My kids love Vicky and we usually ask for her. We love the doctor too, but my son especially loves Vicky. :) I highly recommend him and his staff.

Dr. Mikey Alvarez is the best, as far as my family is concerned. He's never been wrong with his diagnostics. Always attentive and answers all of your questions. Does not rush you at all. No waiting in the waiting room. They have a sick area and a non-sick area. Staff is great! Always return my phone calls. Nurse practitioner is also spot on with her assessments. Absolutely love that they recommend household remedies before prescriptions. They are the best Pediatrician office my children will ever have.

My children saw Palacio once or twice - then she was moving her office and in the confusion I found another pedetrican that I really like (Dr. Parikh - Palmetto Ped's) so I never went back. I have recomended him to otehrs who have also been very happy so if you are still looking I would give his practice a shot!

Dr. Mikey has been taking care of my girls for the past 9 years. He has earned my highest praise because he is unbelievably smart and so gentle with the children. He takes a great deal of time with each child and it is worth every minute. I have never had a problem with long wait times. He is kind, gentle and has been spot on with every problem. From diagnosing a broken elbow to referrals to specialists. He is so good, I have followed him to three different offices and we travel from Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch to see him.

Hi Corinne, My daughter is 7 months old and I have been seeing Dr. Alvarez since she was born, and I love it there. They are all very caring and the wait in the waiting room is never long. One time I even had a concern about my daughter, and they said to bring her in that very day, and they got my in right away. There new office is very nice and clean as well. Over all I would give it a 5 stars!!!

Sincerely,

B.