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Olimpia Mihaela Carbunar

Olimpia Mihaela Carbunar, MD, MS

Neuromuscular MedicineNeurology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

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

Languages

  • English
  • Romanian

About Olimpia Mihaela Carbunar

Roles

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
Neuromuscular

Areas of Expertise

Neuromuscular disorders; ALS; Myositis and all myopathies, including Inclusion Body Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Overlap myositis, Antisynthetase syndrome, and Necrotizing myopathy or autoimmune myopathy; Myasthenia gravis; Neuropathies; Guillan Barre syndrome; CIDP; Numbness and tingling; Foot drop; Head drop; Vasculitis; Sarcoidosis

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    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic of Florida, Neuromuscular & EMG, 2014
    • Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago, Neurology, 2013
    • Internship: Resurrection-Westlake Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2010
    • Master's Program: Purdue University, Neuroscience, 2005
    • Medical School: Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2002

    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
    • 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)
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    • Cigna-EPO
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    • Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
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    • Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
    • Concordia Behavioral Health
    • CorVel - WC
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    • Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
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    • Coventry National-PPO
    • Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
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    • 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
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    • Humana-Medicaid HMO
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    • 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
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    • 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

    420 ratings, 78 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/26/2026

      I’ve been with UHealth for many years and so far my doctors are awesome. Very professional and yet very caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/25/2026

      Very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/13/2026

      Muy buena

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/11/2026

      Always excellent

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

      Dr. CARBUNAR is professional, thorough, listens, takes her time. She knows her medicine very well. I trust her and have confidence she is doing her best for me. She is kind and compassionate

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

      Dr. Carbunar is the best

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

      Excellent Neurologist. I am very pleased with her knowledge as well as her bedside manner. She explains things very clearly Ang my satisfaction lever is at the highest level possible.

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

      The doctor listened carefully and was very knowledgeable, and thorough

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

      I have been a patient there for a long time and I like the attention they give me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/23/2026

      The doctor felt confident and the prognosis, which was comforting.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/16/2026

      Dr Carbunar is a very caring physician who treats patients with kindness and respect.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2026

      Muy buena.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2026

      Dr is wonderful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/31/2025

      Dr Carbunar is great. She has the best bedside manner I've ever experienced. She explains everything in detail. My disease is rare and she makes feel not so alone in my journey.

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

      We always feel understood and treated with care and resect

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/23/2025

      Was well treated.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/22/2025

      Dr Carbunar is a very attentive and knowledgeable doctor that cares about the wellbeing of her patients and she’s always available to listen and help with any issues that arise and she goes above and beyond her duties to assist with any problems that arise. I appreciate her and I know that I’m in the best hands with my neuromuscular journey. Thank you Dr Carbunar for all that you do for me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/10/2025

      I’m very happy so far with the care I have received from this provider

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

      Dr.Carbunar is exceptional!!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/22/2025

      Quality Care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/13/2025

      I been treated almost three years and the I have recuperated thanks to my Dr Carbunar treatment and also to the Staff for all the help they have given me. I just want to say thank you.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2025

      U of Miami is an incredible resource. I felt at home. A wonderful feeling.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/8/2025

      The entire team Extremely professional, caring and respectful!

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

      As always, Dr Carbunar was very helpful and interested in my continuing care. Thank you so very much!!!

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

      The doctor was exceptionally helpful and very knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/1/2025

      I am grateful for the care I receive from UM.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/29/2025

      Dr Carbunar is a knowledgeable and caring physician. I feel very grateful for her care and concern . 10 plus stars

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2025

      Excelente attention

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

      Dr carbonara was amazing and took her time with me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/1/2025

      Very efficient. Covers all necessary concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2025

      Excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/24/2025

      Dr. Carbunar is a great doctor. I’ve been seeing her now for a couple of years and really makes me feel at ease during my checkup. She is extremely helpful to make sure I’m understanding how I’m doing and it’s always a pleasure to talk with her.

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

      Dr. Carbunar is an exceptionally attentive neurologist who takes the time to truly listen and understand concerns. She carefully explains every detail of the diagnosis and treatment options, making complex information clear and manageable. Her thoughtful, patient-centered approach inspires great confidence and trust.

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

      Greatly appreciate my care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/6/2025

      Very kind and warm person and she when above and beyond I was never rushed she explain things very well and several times answered our questions before we even ask them. With items she couldn’t forecast timing on she told us that with the next visit, they’ll have some information to compare and should be able to give us a better understanding of what the future looks like. excellent bedside manner awesome feedback, warm, and friendly. I wish some other doctors we saw could provide this type of approach.

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

      Dr Olimpia Carbunar is an excellent provider, respected by her colleagues and patients!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/14/2025

      Always pleasant, supportive and encouraging.

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

      Good

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

      Excelente personal médico y asistentes.

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

      Professional humanitarian and understandable in the field and need thank you

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

      great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/31/2025

      Dr. Carbunar is amazing and very professional. Feel blessed to have her as my doctor.

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

      Dr Carbunar is an excellent doctor. She is caring and very knowledgeable.

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

      Dr Carbunar was excellent

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

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/7/2025

      Experience was good,the doctor and medical student were very professional and caring they took time to listen.

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

      Dr. Carbunar's approach is very patient-centered.

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

      Wonderful Doctor couldn't be better. Dr Carbunar is perfect as a care provider she listens and you feel taken care off.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/17/2025

      Everything ok thank you excellent work congratulations

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

      Everything is fine

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

      Excellent visit with Dr Carbunar

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2024

      Dr. Carbunar is a wonderful Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2024

      The doctor is super professional and is actively involved in all the patient's problems. It is an excellence as a professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2024

      Dr. Carbunar is extremely concerned about her patient since she started with him in 2023

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/15/2024

      Wonderful young lady great demeanor very knowledgeable will make a great physician

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/2/2024

      During my recent visit with doctor Carbunar , . From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming, and the doctor's warm demeanor immediately put me at ease.After discussing my symptoms, the doctor took the time to listen attentively to my concerns. When it came to discussing my medication, the doctor explained everything in detail, making sure I understood the purpose of each prescription. She patiently answered my questions about potential side effects and interactions, emphasizing the importance of communication in managing my health.Moreover, the doctor was proactive in discussing my illness and the various treatment options available. She outlined different methodologies, considering my lifestyle and preferences, which made me feel involved in the decision-making process. It was clear that she was committed to finding the best approach for me, fostering a sense of partnership in my healthcare journey.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/22/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Dr Carbunar exemplifies all the best characteristics of a caring and knowledgeable doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      Always great communication with Doctor Carbunar

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

      Thoughtful, smart and kind

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

      Muy bueno

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

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/17/2024

      The attention and concern of the specialist doctor for my problem was incredible, it seemed that he was attending to his own father

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2024

      Dr. Carbunar's patient-centered approach is awesome!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/6/2024

      Dr. Carbunar is very polite, she takes her time to explain treatment and she listens to my concerns

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

      BothDr. Carbunar was courteous and gave me a thorough explanation of my issue and treatment plan. I was very appreciative of the information.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/3/2024

      Good Doctor!

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

      Doctor Carbunar is best specialist at Uhealth If you ask me!

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

      In my opinion, the doctor is above excellence.

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

      The doctor who have treated me are excellent

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

      All kindness

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

      Dr. Carbunar is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. She listens, she's caring and extremely knowledgeable about my medical diagnosis.

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

      The doctor is very thorough.

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

      Dr. Carbunar is purely excellent. She showed her concerns and was very pleased about my progress. I can tell she is extremely knowledgeable and competent. I feel that I am seeing the best Doctor possible for my condition.

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

      Good

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

      I really look forward to my visits with this care provider. She listens very intently to either my concerns or questions and provide valuable information to me and my family. I appreciate it very much.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/30/2024

      Dr. Carbunar is an outstanding doctor and walked me thru all my up to date situation. She suggested a chair and wrote a letter for me to obtain one, She followed my progress since last visit and said let her know if there was anything else I needed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      Dr Carbunar provides excellent service. She is respectful, listens and goes the extra mile.