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Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

1193 West 49th Street, Hialeah, FL 33012

Phone

(305) 779-0729

Email

SFSAPPS@pediatricassociates.com

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:00AM–7:00PM; Wednesday 8:00AM–7:00PM; Thursday 8:00AM–7:00PM; Friday 8:00AM–5:00PM; Saturday 8:00AM–12:00PM; Sunday Closed

Telehealth

Yes

Services Offered

  • Pediatric primary care
  • Pediatric infectious disease? not specified
  • Allergy and asthma management
  • Behavioral health care
  • EKG and Echo
  • Minor medical procedures
  • On-site labs
  • Pediatric X-ray
  • Specialized care management
  • Telehealth
  • Pediatric services
  • Pediatric office in Hialeah West
  • FAQ/Quick links
  • Vaccines information resource (VaxFacts)
  • Family of companies launch (news)
  • KidzDocNow telemedicine app

Technology & Equipment

  • Lab services in-house
  • KidzDocNow telemedicine app
  • VaxFacts vaccine information resource

Team

  • Oscar Benavides — MD, FAAP
  • Mariaester Makacio Morillo — MD
  • Amarilys Murillo
  • Diana Curbelo Palenzuela — APRn
  • Yurima Verdecia — PA-C

Insurance & Payment

  • Not specified in provided text

Languages Spoken

FAQs

Do you accept most major insurances?

Yes, including Medicaid, Commercial & Employer Group Plans, and Individual & Family Marketplace Plans.

What are the office hours?

- Monday: 8AM–7PM - Tuesday: 8AM–7PM - Wednesday: 8AM–7PM - Thursday: 8AM–7PM - Friday: 8AM–5PM - Saturday: 8AM–12PM - Sunday: Closed

Social Media

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (Nicklaus Children’s Hialeah Urgent Care Center): 3.9/5 stars (454 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Carlos Handal-Saca): 4.6/5 stars (11 reviews)
  • Pediatric Associates - Hialeah: 3.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
  • Wheree (Community Medical Group of Hialeah - Pediatrics): 7.8/10 (rated as "Very good")

Patients praise

  • Compassionate, friendly, and professional medical and office staff
  • Doctors perceived as attentive, thorough, and highly knowledgeable
  • Clean and comfortable office environments
  • Efficient and well-organized care at specific locations

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and in the office
  • Difficulty reaching office staff by phone or scheduling appointments
  • Concerns regarding the thoroughness of medical care or denied referrals

"Dr. Saca has been an incredible pediatrician to our family for over two decades... They’re compassionate, attentive, and always make us feel heard and cared for."

Healthgrades review for Dr. Carlos Handal-Saca

"I arrive to my appointment on time only to wait over two hours..."

Yelp review for Pediatric Associates - Hialeah

"I am beyond exhausted with trying to get a hold of someone to make an appointment... no response no call back."

Vitals review for Dr. Martha Bustamante

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Hialeah is part of the Nicklaus Children’s Health System, a pediatric-focused network in South Florida. The system operates Nicklaus Children’s Hospital plus outpatient centers across the tri-county area, a pediatric specialty physician practice (Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists), a foundation, and an ambulatory surgery center. The Hialeah location is one of the system’s 18 offices in the United States and serves as a pediatric care center within the broader network.

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