Canas Albert, MD

I’m giving the doctor one star because of the subpar technology he uses to make appointments. I would suggest that you call the office and tell them you refuse to use the technology because it’s not gonna work anyway. And they will let you sit in the lobby for an hour knowing your name and not asking any questions. This is just all-​around rude.

Been coming here for years, great doctors. Professional and polite staff. Best part, Saturday appointments!!!

I have been using this office for 15 years and wouldnt go anywhere else. The staff is professional and well trained and is always on top of any referals that I need or Rx needs. Both Dr Jarin and Canis have taken good care of me over tbe years.

I have been a patient of Dr. Canas for about 18 years. He is very knowledgeable and, perhaps more unique, he takes time with me during each visit to make sure that I have an opportunity to ask him any questions that I may have. I never feel rushed during an appointment and I feel he genuinely cares for me as a patient. The rest of the staff is also very helpful. I’ve recommended several people to him as a primary care physician.

I choose Dr Canas as my primary care physician for his understanding of complex men’s health issues including HIV, his ability to listen in a non judgemental manner, his ability to present rational alternatives, his holistic approach and his willingness to work as a coach, advising & overseeing inputs & treatments from other medical professionals.
Its been14 years since that decision. Today there are more medical services available, the team is more efficient & electronically acessable and a convient in-​house pharmacy saves me money and time. I’m happier and more comfident of my health than ever.
What hasn’t changed are the things that first brought me to his practice including: the medical team’s up-​to-​date knowledge, the personal care, the devotion to address all my health concerns however complex or mundane and the friendly & courteous care of the staff.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Canas for nearly 9 years. At my first visit, I knew he would be my physician for a long time. He is approachable, responsive, professional, concerned, and very well-​informed.
Aside from Dr. Canas’s excellent qualities, the practice is, by far, the most professionally run medical practice I’ve ever experienced. The place runs like clockwork. I am nearly always in an examination room within 10 minutes of my arrival, and the doctor comes in only a few minutes after that. I get my prescriptions from the practice as well, and my refills are ALL ready well ahead of time. The practice is also technologically savvy, whereby they send automatic email, text and phone reminders about upcoming appointments and the processing of refills. This is one place where I don’t feel I have to do people’s jobs for them. It’s a relief and a weight off my shoulders.
Finally, the staff is friendly, professional and respectful, and they devote their attention to you when you interact with them. None of this personal, side-​conversation chit-​chat and silliness I’ve come across at so many other places.
I have recommended Dr. Canas to many, many people over the years, and I am very glad I came across him and his stellar staff. I consider myself a very fortunate consumer of healthcare services.

If I could give this place a negative star rating, I would. This place is horrible. They literally charged me money ON TOP of my copay for a regular doctor’s visit. When I asked them to explain, they offered little explanation and said the visit fell under a random insurance plan exclusion. This place is a joke!

I have going to Dr. Canas for over 19 years and can’t say enough about him as my PCP. He is thorough in his approach whenever I have been in to see him. He has a great bedside manner especially when dealing with sensitive issues. His office staff is always friendly and helpful when I come in or call. I wouldn’t want to have any other PCP than Dr. Canas. I would highly recommend him! MD

Unfortunately, I had a similar experience to Christopher R (comment posted 2÷21÷13)
Long story, long, since i feel a review of an MD deserves it. here’s what happened.
Early January 2011,
I went for my annual physical with my new doctor (Dr Jar on). She requested standard work up. My insurance Human poo policy covered this 100% FREE not even a copay to my surprise.
Dr Karon’s office charged my 35.00 copay on the 1^st visit and tried to charge me again on the follow up to review the results. i fought the second visit but was not aware that my annual should have been free.
The Bill,
2 months later i get the bill. My insurance would not cover the visit. The reason was explained. Since i had mentioned medications (remember, this was a 1^st visit with a new doctor, of course you will discuss prescriptions) making my claim a SICK visit.
coverage for visit, ZERO bill for visit ±$ 1200.00. add the $ 35.00 for the copay that they should have never charged.
My Observations of the way this office handled the situation
1) office apologized for both copay mistakes and i believe credited the money.
2) office acknowledged report was filed in a way that would get denied coverage.
3) office never made any EFFORTS TO HELP RESOLVE ISSUE with insurance company and has left me with a mess to clean up.
4) what kind of doctors office spams your email with bot ox offers every week? not the kind i feel like seeing for any real health issues. was that one below the belt? sorry, it is spam.
I hope this is helpful to anyone going into this office for any type of visit. it should be a warning. be diligent and dint make yourself a ton of extra paperwork resolving issues that you shouldn’t have to deal with in the first place.
i no longer use this doctor although i do feel she was very thorough and professional. This is a review and commentary on the office in general.

Wait can be a little long but that’s the norm with doctors offices it seems. Like the other poster said, often waiting even when no patients in the room. Dr jarin is very sweet and thorough. The entire staff is pleasant and the nurses are painless with their blood drawing /​needles!

I have been a patient for 15+ yrs and have always had an extremely professional experience. Dr. Canas never rushes thru your appt; you always have his full attention. His office staff are very friendly and always ensure you are seen by Dr. Canas at your appt time. You will never wait for your appt. I highly recommend Dr. Canas!

what can i say about this place…
i went there once for a regular physical exam and blood work and the whole thing took over 2 hours. at the end i was charged a $ 300 co pay instead of the regular 35 $ copay of my insurance… the reason for that: the people there were too lazy to check my insurance. so i had to call my insurance and get everything fixed and my money back… the worst part was that they gave me my $ 300 back as store credit! what a scam!
so i went for my results… you think easy in and out… but no it took again 1.5 hours where at the end i was supposed be charged 450 $ for the exam and other medical treatments… when i told them my insurance would cover it they did not care… after calling my insurance the next day i found out that i should again have only paid 35 $ copay and thats it.
70 $ and 750 $ is quite the big difference.
Would never recommend anyone to go there

I have been going to Dr Canas for 18 years. Need I say more… He is thorough and really cares about your overall picture. He saved my life. His staff is amazing and so is the high tech aspect of the office. Need some maintenance on your skin… he’s got it. Wait loss. got it.
From the bottom of my heart, Thank You Doc Canas, Stuart and staff.

I really wanted to give this place a good review as its hard to find good doctors on South Beach, but I never got the chance.
A friend who also lives on the beach highly recommended I call this place and make an appointment with Dr. Jarin, so I did. The woman that answered the phone asked if I had been there before and when I said I had not, she told me that they don’t do appointments over the phone and that I would have to go to their website, fill out all their paperwork online and then THEY would call ME back. It came across pretty rude but I figured I would go that route and give them one more chance.
So after i input all of my personal and insurance information, I get a confirmation message that said I would be contacted within one business day. Well, it’s now a week later and I have yet to receive a call. I’m more than a bit perturbed that my information is floating around their website somewhere and I followed their instructions and have been completely ignored.
Clearly they don’t want or need my business so I’m happy to go elsewhere.

Dr. Canas was polite and pleasant. He administered the treatment I came in for that day effectively and quickly. Oh, and he is a local (born in Mount Sinai)!