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Office
13101 S Dixie Hwy
Ste 400
Coral Gables, FL 33156Phone+1 786-467-5700
Summary
- Melissa Guanche, M.D., is the director of interventional spine care at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Guanche specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, which aims to enhance and restore the functional ability of patients with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. She designs comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans that help maximize patients’ independence in activities of daily living and improve their quality of life. Dr. Guanche has published articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals and presented her clinical findings at medical conferences. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists and Spine Intervention Society. She is fluent in English and Spanish. She also specializes in sports medicine (non-surgical).
Education & Training
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore/Orthopaedic & Spine SpecialistsFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2013 - 2014
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010 - 2013
- Ponce Health Sciences University School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2015 - 2026
- PA State Medical License 2010 - 2016
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Association of Academic Physiatrists and Spine Intervention SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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