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Dr. Maria De La Pena, MD

Dr. Maria De La Pena, MD

Regenerative Medicine*

Dr. Maria De La Pena, MD is a regenerative medicine specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She is affiliated with medical facilities Broward Health Imperial Point and Holy Cross Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 88 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (88 reviews)

Practice

4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 404 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. De La Pena specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. De La Pena's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. De La Pena

4.1
88 ratings, 75 with a written review
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Can never get a phone call back. Still waiting 3 days to talk with someone about my medication.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl wright – Nov 08, 2024
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Dr. De La Pena listens to her patients. If you’re in pain and want to get back to living your life make an appointment with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jennifer Syvertsen – Apr 18, 2024
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Horrible
She was not interested in helping with my pain. She only wanted to jack up my spine and cause me nerve damage. she basically just told me to 'suck it up". I saw her years ago. Complete waste of my time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Nov 20, 2022
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Spine and wellness centers and all her offices are a bunch of crooks.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Giselle – Aug 19, 2022
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Phone system stinks!!!! Always unavailable and out of office!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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DPFan – Aug 19, 2022
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All bad
All bad! Each doctor and nurse!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Lindsay J – Aug 19, 2022
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Nightmare medical practice
These offices of Dr. Maria De La Pena and associates - all of the local offices of Spine and Wellness of America located in both Broward and Dade, and every single one of the “medical professionals” and staff members who work there - are the most inept of any pain management professionals and practices I have ever been unfortunate enough to experience. I would not recommend that anyone join this practice at any of it’s locations. I was with the practice for about eleven months, and they failed me 7/11 months with medication refills and/or timely appointments. Their phone system is a joke and a mess. They do not answer and they never call back. I, and many other of their patients, have unfortunately ended up in the ER or admitted into the hospital due to their neglecting our phone calls and appointment and refill requests. & if you are a woman with chronic pain and also have a women’s medical condition or reproductive disorder, do not go here. Her office will not believe you nor care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Amanda Broder – Aug 18, 2022
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She doesn't talk to the patient and explain what is going on or what to expect next. She is like a storm, she comes to the room and leaves in a hurry.. She won't even give a chance to the patient, to ask any questions. I was in her care for a while now. It is same on all my visits .
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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ILHAN AKTURK – Dec 10, 2021
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Staff was knowledgeable friendly professional ????
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mr Lee – Mar 25, 2021
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*** HELP *** Just called phone number listed to see if they are taking new patients and recording say's disconnected. (321) 320-9605. Is there a different phone number???
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tiffany Sanner-Farrington – Apr 25, 2020
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Dr DeLa Pena is a great doctor with patience and superb knowledge with spinal cord injury and pain management. I moved from NYC and am blessed to have found such an incredible doctor. I don’t know what I would do without her
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Charmel Conti – Mar 06, 2020
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I have had a very good experience. Dr De la Pena's treatments have helped me improve my quality of life and manage my pain. I can play golf again!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Dec 28, 2019
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Dr del;a Pena Thinks a head and is two stepas in front on whats she is doing today.In Miami I was at 6 other Doc who didnt seer the wholer picture liker jDr dela Pena Ive never had a spine doc so caring and so complete in a true plaaan for your recoveryand comfort. She is beautiful inside and out. o Judith Shifrin
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous A. – Dec 13, 2019
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my experience , i have felt very secured in the treatment the dlp gave me. i have full confidence and faith in treating me. really happy and satisfied with her care
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Anonymous – Dec 12, 2019
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my mother is happy with the doctors and all the girls ae very nice
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Dec 12, 2019
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Doctor is patient and explains everything well Her technical skills are great. Office is great
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Dec 02, 2019
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wonderful , pleasant friendly doctor and lastly professional
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Judith B. – Nov 15, 2019
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Doctor was thorough and clear on diagnosis.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mary D. – Nov 14, 2019
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dr is so knowledgable and kind very pleasureable
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jo B. – Nov 07, 2019
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Willing to spend time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Nov 05, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. María Alejandra De La Peña is a board-certified Anesthesiologist with sub specialty certification in Pain Medicine. Her residency in Anesthesiology was done at the University of Miami. She completed her fellowship in Interventional...read more
  • Regenerative Medicine

  • Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Anesthesiology
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Paul E. Tocci MD4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 404 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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Blue Water Pain Solutions PA3000 Bayview Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
2

Practice

Aventura Orthopedicare Center PA21000 NE 28th Ave Ste 104 Aventura, FL 33180
3

Practice

Aventura Neurosurgery LLC21097 NE 27th Ct Ste 350 Aventura, FL 33180
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    4725 N Federal Hwy
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Broward Health Imperial Point

    6401 N Federal Hwy
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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