Nutrition Counseling Services at Baptist Health South Florida
Healthy Eating Starts Here
What you eat has a big impact on your health. Whether you are trying to reach a healthy weight, cope with an illness or reduce the risk of disease, proper nutrition plays an important role. Baptist Health South Florida offers nutrition counseling to the community. Our program is ideal for people of all ages and medical histories. It provides the support and guidance needed to reach health goals and make healthy food choices one step at a time.
What We Offer
Baptist Health South Florida’s registered and licensed dietitians offer personalized nutrition counseling designed to fit your health care needs. Our dietitians are knowledgeable in all areas of nutrition and can develop healthy eating plans based on the following health concerns:
Heart disease, including management of high blood pressure and high cholesterol
Cancer
Gastrointestinal disorders
Weight management
Kidney disease
Pregnancy
Healthy vegetarian eating
Nutrition for children and adolescents
Services are offered in English and Spanish
A one-hour initial appointment includes an in-depth assessment to determine your nutritional needs. The dietitian will discuss ways to make healthy food choices and will provide you with information to help you understand and manage your nutritional needs. Thirty-minute follow-up appointments, if necessary are available.
Payment is required at the time of appointment. Your insurance company may reimburse you for nutrition counseling ordered by a physician.
A referral may be required by a physician. Check with your insurance company to be sure of your coverage.
Scheduling an Appointment
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the location most convenient for you.
Baptist Hospital
8900 North Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33176
786-596-7219
South Miami Hospital
6200 SW 73 Street
South Miami, FL 33143
786- 662- 8331
Homestead Hospital
975 Baptist Way
Homestead, Florida 33033
786-243-8608
Doctors Hospital
5000 University Drive
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
786-308-3095
Mariners Hospital
91500 Overseas Highway
(MM 91.5)
Tavernier, Florida 33070
305-434-3700