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Alberto Martinez-Arizala

Alberto Martinez-Arizala, MD

4.9209 ratings, 38 reviews

Spinal Cord Injury MedicineNeurology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adults (ages 19-26)
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics (ages 70+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

About Alberto Martinez-Arizala

Roles

Professor of Clinical Neurology
Chief, Neurology Spine and Spinal Cord Program

Areas of Expertise

Cervical spinal stenosis thoracic; stenosis, lumbar spinal stenosis, Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia (syrinx), Spinal cord injury (complete and incomplete) Quadriplegia / Tetraplegia (complete and incomplete), paraplegia, spinal cord ischemia, myelopathy or myelitis, Tethered (spinal) cord, Degenerative disease of the spine; neck and back pain.

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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Letterman Army Medical Center, Neurology, 1983
  • Internship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1980
  • Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1979

Insurance

Health plans that are currently contracted with UHealth are listed below. However, please check with your insurance provider to verify that UHealth is part of your provider network.
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  • Aetna - WC
  • Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
  • Aetna Behavioral Health
  • Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
  • Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
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  • Aetna-Medicaid HMO
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  • Aetna-POS
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  • 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
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  • Argus Vision
  • AvMed Choice
  • AvMed-HMO/POS
  • AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
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  • AXIS
  • BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
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  • 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
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  • CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
  • CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
  • CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

209 ratings, 38 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Very professional and caring very much for his patience God bless him and his family always🙏🏼💯

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

    Excelent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    great md

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

    Everyone were nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Appreciate knowledgeable specialized spinal cord injury expertise

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    He is good doctor that listen and try to come up with a plan

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

    The doctor understood my concerns very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    It was my first and very awesome experience. Thank you for everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    I’ve been too many doctors in the past and overall UM it’s above the rest!!!

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

    Muy buena atención

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Very profesional. A lot of knowledge.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Dr. Martinez-Arizala Always gives me hope and makes me laugh.

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

    Top professional servuces and care

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

    Very good

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

    Dr. Martinez-Arizala instills confidence, he listens to me and takes action.

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

    Very happy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2025

    One of the best physicians I've ever seen

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

    Excellent job a wonderful doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2025

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2024

    I am very pleased with Dr. Martinez-Arizala's attention and professionalism.

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

    VERY Good Experience

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

    Dr. Martinez is an asset to this medical practice

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

    Dr. Martinez-Arizala is an exceptional and caring person. He is an excellent doctor, whose knowledge is of great importance to me with regards to my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2024

    Outstanding professional with great concern for the patient and superior sense of professionalism and duty

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    Terrific visit because medication added has been very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2024

    Efficient services

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

    Good Experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2024

    Outstanding

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

    Excelente la atencion,tratamiento y recomendaciones de el Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2024

    It was my first time seeing Dr Arizala, as a result the majority of the consultation was spent on explanining my symptoms and the doctor conducting a clynical evaluation. He was very thorough and clear during the discussion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2024

    VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND A GOOD LISTENER

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

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2024

    Dr Martinez-Arizala is always very thorough and explains in a very understanding way. He always knows my biggest concerns and ask the right questions.

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

    The doctor's attention was exquisite, a physical examination like I haven't seen for a long time, he is a doctor with great knowledge

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2024

    PROFESSIONAL, CARING, TOOK THE TIME, CONCERNED.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2024

    Good