Primary care in Miami Lakes, FL
Unhurried medical care from a doctor who knows your name
Orchid Medical Group cares for adults and families across Miami Lakes with annual physicals, everyday illness visits, and long-term management of conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Real appointment times, clear answers, and a plan you understand before you leave.
New patients: same-week appointments available, with a complimentary insurance and benefits check before your first visit.
- Most major insurance accepted
- Se habla español
Who we help
Reasons patients come to see us
Whether something feels off or you simply want to stay well, you are in the right place. Most of our patients visit us for one of these reasons:
- Yearly check-ups and physicals for work, school, or peace of mind
- Colds, flu, infections, and other everyday illnesses
- High blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and thyroid care
- Ongoing prescription management and refills
- Tiredness, stomach trouble, joint pain, or symptoms you can't explain
- Weight, nutrition, sleep, and stress support
- Follow-up after a hospital or urgent care visit
- Help understanding lab results or a new diagnosis
Services
Complete primary care, all in one office
Everyday & Preventive Care
Annual physicals & wellness exams
A full head-to-toe check-up with time to talk. You leave knowing exactly where your health stands and what to focus on next.
Sick visits & same-week appointments
Coughs, fevers, infections, and injuries seen quickly by a physician who already knows your history.
Immunizations & travel vaccines
Flu, shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, and travel-related vaccines administered on site, so you stay protected without an extra trip.
Chronic Condition Management
Diabetes & metabolic care
Regular monitoring, medication adjustments, and practical nutrition guidance that fits your daily routine.
Blood pressure & heart health
Steady follow-up to keep numbers in a safe range and lower your long-term risk of heart attack and stroke.
Asthma, thyroid & arthritis care
Long-term plans that reduce flare-ups and keep you comfortable, active, and out of the emergency room.
Diagnostics & Coordination
On-site lab work & screenings
Blood work, EKGs, and routine screenings handled in the office, with results explained in plain language.
Medication review & refills
We review everything you take together to remove duplicates, reduce side effects, and keep refills on schedule.
Specialist referrals & records
When you need a specialist, we make the referral, share your records, and follow up on the outcome with you.
Physicals for work, school & DOT
Straightforward exams with the paperwork completed before you leave the office.
What to expect
Your visit, step by step
No guesswork and no surprises. Here is exactly how care works at Orchid Medical Group.
1. Book
Request a time online or call our front desk. We verify your insurance and benefits before your visit, so there are no surprises.
2. Visit
Short waits and unhurried appointments. Your physician listens to your full story, examines you, and answers every question.
3. Care plan
You leave with a written plan in plain language: what we found, what happens next, and what to watch for at home.
4. Follow-up
We call with your results, adjust treatment as needed, and schedule check-ins so nothing falls through the cracks.
Meet your physician
Care led by an internist
Orchid Medical Group
Board-certified primary care & internal medicine
- Focus
- Preventive care, chronic disease management, adult and family medicine
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Serving
- Miami Lakes, Hialeah, Palm Springs North, and Miami Gardens
Our practice is built around board-certified internal medicine and primary care physicians with years of experience caring for adults and families in South Florida — from routine wellness visits to complex, long-standing conditions that need steady attention.
Our care philosophy is simple: listen first. Most of what a physician needs to know comes from the patient's own story, so appointments are scheduled with enough time to hear it. We explain findings in everyday language, present the options honestly with their trade-offs, and decide on the next step together.
We also believe good medicine is conservative medicine. We recommend testing and treatment when it will genuinely change your care, and we say so plainly when watchful waiting is the wiser choice. When a specialist is needed, we make the connection and stay involved.
Insurance & pricing
Clear costs, confirmed up front
Insurance accepted
We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Florida Blue. Affordable self-pay visit rates are available with pricing confirmed before your appointment.
Self-pay options
No insurance? We offer flat self-pay pricing for office visits, physicals, and common lab work. You receive the price before any service is performed.
Benefits check before you come in
Our front desk verifies your plan, copay, and deductible ahead of your appointment and calls you with the details. Questions? Call (305) 820-6211.
Patient experiences
What our patients say
"Very knowledgeable and explains like he is teaching you not just managing your health. He makes. Very personable and has the best one on one personal care"
"Dr. Joel Armas is absolutely incredible! He is the definition of a caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated doctor who truly puts his patients first. What sets him apart is his commitment to addressing the root cause of any issue, not just treating the symptoms. He genuinely cares about improving your overall health and well-being, which is so rare to find. I trust him completely, and my entire family does too, we wouldn’t go to anyone else! I recommend him 1000% to anyone looking for a doctor who goes above and beyond to ensure you get the best care possible"
"Dr. Armas is phenomenal. As an internist, he brings the knowledge of his training into every appointment. Great personality and a genuine desire to improve the medical outcome of every patient."
"My father speaks only Spanish and was treated with so much patience and respect. The whole team made him feel comfortable."
FAQ
Questions patients ask before booking
Visit us
Location, hours & contact
Our office
7408 Fairway Dr STE 108Miami Lakes, FL 33018
Hours
- Monday – Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (by appointment)
- Sunday
- Closed