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Frances Valdes

Frances Valdes, MD

Breast Medical OncologyMedical Oncology

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

About Frances Valdes

Areas of Expertise

Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal and Stomach Cancer, Gynecological Cancer, Neck Cancer

Locations

    • Phone:
    • 5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Floor 4, Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: City of Hope- Harbor- UCLA, Hematology/Oncology, 2005
  • Residency: Harbor- UCLA, Internal Medicine, 2002
  • Residency: University of California San Francisco, Internal Medicine, 1999
  • Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1998

Board Certifications

  • Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna - WC
  • Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
  • Aetna Behavioral Health
  • Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
  • Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
  • Aetna-HMO
  • Aetna-Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna-Medicare HMO
  • Aetna-Medicare PPO
  • Aetna-POS
  • Aetna-PPO
  • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
  • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
  • Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
  • Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
  • Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
  • Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
  • Argus Vision
  • AvMed Choice
  • AvMed-HMO/POS
  • AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
  • AvMed-Medicare HMO
  • AXIS
  • BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
  • BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
  • BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
  • BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
  • BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
  • BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
  • BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
  • Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
  • Beech Street-PPO
  • Broward Health Medical Center
  • CarePlus-Medicare HMO
  • Catholic Hospice
  • CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
  • CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
  • CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
  • Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
  • Cigna Affiliates
  • Cigna Behavioral Health
  • Cigna Dental-HMO and PPO
  • Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
  • Cigna Shared Administration
  • Cigna-EPO
  • Cigna-HMO
  • Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
  • Cigna-POS
  • Cigna-PPO
  • Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
  • CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
  • Concordia Behavioral Health
  • CorVel - WC
  • Coventry First Health - WC
  • Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
  • Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-PPO
  • Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-HMO
  • Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-POS
  • Coventry National-PPO
  • Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
  • Coventry Vista-Medicare HMO
  • Coventry-First Health-PPO
  • Delta Dental-PPO
  • DentaQuest (ADI)
  • DIKLA
  • Dimension - WC
  • Dimension Plus-PPO
  • EHN - PPO
  • EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
  • Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
  • eyeQuest
  • FCCI - WC
  • Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
  • Florida PACE (FPC)
  • Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
  • Freedom Health-Medicare HMO
  • Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
  • Global Excel Mgt PPO
  • Global Health Claims Services
  • Great West (Cigna)-HMO/POS
  • Guardian Life PPO
  • HAA Preferred Partners
  • Health First Health-HMO/POS
  • Health First Health-Medicare HMO
  • Health First Health-PPO
  • Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
  • Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
  • Humana - HUMx
  • Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
  • Humana Dental/CompBenefits/OHS
  • Humana National Transplant
  • Humana-EPO
  • Humana-HMO
  • Humana-Medicaid HMO
  • Humana-Medicare HMO
  • Humana-PPO
  • Humana-Premier
  • iCare Health Solutions
  • Interlink Health Services
  • International Kids Fund (IKF)
  • League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
  • Life Trac
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
  • MDAbroad
  • Medica-Medicare HMO
  • Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
  • Medicus
  • Metlife Dental-PPO
  • MHNet Behavioral Network
  • Molina
  • Molina - Market Place
  • Molina-Medicaid HMO
  • Molina-Medicare HMO
  • Morgan White International
  • MultiPlan-PPO
  • Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
  • National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
  • Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
  • Neighborhood HealthPlan-PPO
  • North Broward Hospital District-PPO
  • Olympus Managed Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
  • Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
  • Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
  • Prime Health Services - WC
  • Quality Health Management
  • Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
  • Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
  • Sanus Health Corporation
  • Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
  • Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
  • Start Healthcare Network
  • Sunshine
  • Sunshine - AMBETTER
  • Sunshine-Healthy Kids HMO
  • Sunshine-Medicaid HMO
  • Sunshine-Medicare HMO
  • Tricare South Prime-HMO
  • Tricare South Standard-PPO
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • UnitedHealthcare Affiliates
  • UnitedHealthcare-Healthy Kids HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare-HMO/POS
  • UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare-PPO
  • University of Miami Athletic Dept-PPO
  • VUMI
  • Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
  • Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
  • Wexford Health-State Inmates
  • Worldwide Managed Care

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

711 ratings, 127 reviews

UHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2026

    Dr Valdes is a caring human with so much knowledge. She is truly remarkable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2026

    Muy buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2026

    No issues with my Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2026

    Just excellent, the most compassionate doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2026

    Dr. Valdes is truly an incredible provider. She takes the time to explain things and makes you feel at ease. I trust her judgment and feel that I am in good hands while in her care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2026

    My experience there was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    I feel like Dr Valdes saved my life & is still following & caring about me & my journey .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2026

    Very professional and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2026

    She is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2026

    Excelente servicio!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2026

    Dr. Valdes is absolutely amazing!!! I trust her implicitly with my health and well being!!! She ALWAYS takes her time and makes sure all my questions are answered.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    Dr. Valdes is an excellent doctor. She is caring and supportive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2026

    Dr. Valdes is a caring and outstanding doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2026

    Dr. F. Valdes’s knowledge, professionalism & genuine care. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    EXCELLENT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Top Notch

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Dr. Frances Valdes is an exceptional doctor..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Excellence

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Excellent very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Good service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Totally professional with the caring touch

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Consistently great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dra Frances Valdes ,excelente profesional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Very lovely and knowledgeable doctor have been seeing her for over 10 years. Will recommend highly!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    My provider is always respectful, courteous friendly and very knowledgeable she remembers all of your concerns and explained everything to me in a manner that I could understand and has NEVER made me feel like I didn't matter

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Doctor Valdes has been my Oncologist since 2020 and has treated me very well and giving me very good medical advice from day one, which I have always followed, as I respect her expertise, experience, and her goal to give me the best medical care possible at all times.has been my Oncologist since 2020 and has treated me very well and giving me very good medical advice from day one, which I have always followed, as I respect her expertise, experience, and her goal to give me the best medical care possible at all times I am grateful that she is my doctor and that she was able to accept me as her patient when my previous oncologist left UM, and recommended Dr. Valdés to be my new Oncologist. I know that I am in excellent hands.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Very satisfied with healthcare I have received at UMHealth

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Always a pleasure

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Excelente doctora .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Great experience as usual.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    I will continue to go here for treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Dr. Valdes was attentive, kind and caring and always super knowledgable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    I was very pleased with the treatment and professionalism.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    My Oncologist Valdes is the best very caring about her Pt. I love her care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Excellent. Excellent Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Very pleased

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    I am blessed with an understanding compassionate and brilliant Oncologist (Dr. Frances Valdes) and her immediate team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    I’m so fortunate to have Dr.Valdes driven years ..I have such a bond with her …

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Excelentes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Dr. Valdes is amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ She made my journey bearable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr. Valdes listens to me and has my best interest. Explains everything thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Dr Valdes is not only a great dr , she has a great bedside manner that puts you at ease while you are in her care .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Dafne and Frances Valdes , no words to say how professional they are ,. Amazing human beings., atencion to details , patience, love, understanding., like I said no enough word to describe how great they are!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    The only word that I can use is EXCELLENT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    De Valdés is a caring oncologist with a prodigious memory regarding your case. Her knowledge is superior!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Bueno

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr Valdes excellent! Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Incredible people with compassion. Very knowledgeable in their field. Made my cancer experience so much easier

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Excelente

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Estoy muy satisfecha gracias

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Exelente trato y service, muchas gracias

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Muy buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr Valdes has been both my sister & I ‘s Dr since we got our diagnosis. I don’t know what we would have done without her . She is smart , approachable & extremely empathetic . We are thankful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Very positive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    I am a cancer survivor patient and I appreciate anything and everything that is helpful to my staying alive and enjoying my life with quality of life, and the University Of Miami has provided me with excellent treatment, excellent doctors and nurses and others, such as technicians and lab personnel, Radiologist, etc. Dr. Valdés has excellent background and training and is a caring physician who looks out for the best care of her patients, and her nurse, Dafne is very knowledgeable, warm and understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Valdes listens and cares for her patients. She’s a blessing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Dr Valdes is always smiling , listening and give a feedback , she is very knowledgeable, sweet and emphatic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Excelencia

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    EXCELENTE

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Very professional and very dedicated to us the patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    The entire experience at Lennar is AMAZING!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Excellent caring physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    I am very happy and satisfied with the care I've received from Dr. Valdes and Daphne, APRN.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr. Valdes is the absolute best!!! Her love and care are exceptional!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Highly recommend UHealth

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr valdes makes you feel if there is a problem she will listen and help in any way possible

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Dr. Valdes shows her professionalism and is very friendly with her patients, she listens and tries to help and find solutions that improve the quality of treatment for the patient. I would highly recommend her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Dr Valdes is excepcional. She is caring and very knowledgeable. Treat patients from the heart and she Is the main reason I go to UM

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    She is always kind, very informative and listens to any and all concerns which she then address.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2025

    Dr Valdes is very thorough, explaining rationale for testing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    EXCELLENT service Dr. Valdes very professional, so kind and familiar I love her Thank God and her with her wisdom I am alive, the nurse very good and affectionate always

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    Dr. Valdes is amazing, sweet, caring and professional. In addition to being a careful and thoughtful physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2025

    I have recommended Dr Valdes to my friends, so caring and attentive oncology doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    Dr.Valdes is AMAZING

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    I was able to express my concern about a particular topic, but I felt that the explanations were quick and my visit lasted no more than 7 minutes. I understand the patient load, but I wish I could have more time to talk to the doctor or her team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2025

    No complaints

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2025

    Dr Valdes is generous with her professional perspective, care and explanations. UofM is lucky to have her as part of their Cancer team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2025

    Dr Valdes is not only an outstanding doctor, but one of the most magnificent human being I have met. She has been an Angel through my treatments and the greatest support

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    In the office everything flows with a lot of professionalism, careful attention and with a lot of human quality

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2024

    All right, no complaints

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2024

    Dr. Valdes is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2024

    Very caring Dr. Valdes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2024

    Dr Valdes is an excellent doctor. Bedside manners, professionalism, knowledge care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2024

    Dr Valdes is the best the best doctor that I have ever and in my current care , She is an excellent doctor , that sees you integrally in your health , and she is seeing since 2022 , I was diagnosed with breast cancer , in every visit with her and this last one also , she answered all my questions, she took care of all my concerns, Thank you Dr Valdes , I am very grateful to you for your all support and you saved my life !! You are blessed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    All my concerns were resolved

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2024

    Dr. Frances Valdes is an amazing, caring, intelligent doctor. I am grateful to have her as my medical oncologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2024

    Excellent !!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2024

    Dr Valdes, is very professional and compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2024

    Doctor Valdes is an amazing doctor but also a very lovely and caring physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2024

    Dr. Valdes is very proficient/ knowledgeable. I'm confident that I'm receiving quality treatment/ care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2024

    Dr Frances is wonderful I have been with her for 10 years and she is very kind and intelligent God bless her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2024

    Dr Valdes is very kind and attentive.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2024

    She was a little too blunt & not that compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2024

    All visits are very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2024

    Dr. Valdes is the best!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2024

    I am very happy with my doctor and with the entire team that works with her, a lot of attention with professional quality, with a lot of love and kindness. I would always recommend my very prepared, caring and professional doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2024

    Excelente servicio y muy excelente atencion

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2024

    Dr Valdes always shows care and listens to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2024

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2024

    I am a long time patient of Dr. Valdes. She is a very compassionate, kind and knowledgeable medical specialist!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2024

    Excelente atencion ,apoyo y trato para el paciente particularmente estoy muy agradecida :)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2024

    Dr. Valdes and staff are AMAZING.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2024

    Dr Valdes is the epitome of a knowledgeable caring and fully engaged doctor who also has great empathy and care for me so I assume all her patients! I am always happy to see her in my appointments and appreciate her responses to my concerns if any.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2024

    Dr France Valdes is a remarkable doctor UM is lucky to have her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2024

    Dr Valdes is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2024

    The best doctor in UM

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2024

    She is an excellenr Dr. who goes the extra mile

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2024

    Dr. Valdes was very helpful in answering my questions, and Dr. Valdes was very thorough in explaining my diagnosis, and plan of actions to combat it. She never looked rushed and was very Compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2024

    The experience with Dr. Valdes is always the best , Cancer is not easy but it does help when I know Dr. Valdes is navigating me through these difficult times & my treatment .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2024

    100%

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2024

    As always, Dr. Valdes is top notch! She's empathetic, kind and shows genuine care for her patients.