Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients

Preparing for Your First Visit

You don't have to have a certain type of cancer to be treated here - our personalized, compassionate care is available for all patients who walk through our doors.  Miami Cancer Institute's specialists have expertise in treating a wide range of cancers, from rare tumor types to more common breast and skin cancers.

Not all patients need a referral for treatment here, but we recommend speaking with your primary care physician and insurance provider to check whether you need a referral.  The caring and knowledgeable representatives who staff our appointment lines are also able to answer many of the questions you may have.

When you do speak with one of our appointment representatives, you will need to answer a few questions about your diagnosis, health history and any previous treatments you've had.  This will help us find the right specialist to fit your needs.

Step 2: Check your insurance

Check with your insurance company to make sure your plan provides coverage at Miami Cancer Institute. Coverage varies depending on the plan, but most major insurance providers include Miami Cancer Institute in their networks. Medicare and Florida Medicaid also provide benefits for care here.

If you have questions about coverage, call your insurance company or reach out to our managed care call center at 786-662-7667. You can also email us questions at Insurance@BaptistHealth.net.

Before your first visit, one of our patient financial counselors will call you to talk through your benefits and review any pre-authorization requirements. These requirements help your insurance company decide whether your care is medically necessary. Our patient financial counselors will work with you throughout your care in case any pre-authorizations are needed for other parts of your treatment.

We understand that a cancer diagnosis can come with financial stress.  Our team will work closely with you to help you navigate available assistance programs, if needed.  Baptist Health South Florida is also committed to providing financial assistance for those in need.

If you want to contact a patient financial counselor directly, call 786-527-8434

Prior to your appointment, you will also receive a call from one of our intake nurses.  This call, which will last about 15-30 minutes, will ensure we have all the information needed about your health history, diagnosis and tests or procedures you've already undergone.  This call also allows for your appointment time to be spent with your physician discussing your diagnosis and next steps, including treatment options.

Step 5: Let us support you

At Miami Cancer Institute, we focus on treating the whole patient. Your care team will not only work together to treat your cancer, they will also provide comprehensive care that serves your psychological, social and spiritual health.

Some of the programs and support services offered at Miami Cancer Institute include:

Second Read and Second Opinion Services FAQs

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, especially when you’re making decisions about treatment. Having more than one medical professional review your case and offer their insight can ensure you receive the best and most appropriate care.

At Miami Cancer Institute, we offer second read and second opinion services to new or existing patients. These services provide patients with independent case reviews that can broaden the cancer treatments available to them. Keep reading to learn more about our second read and second opinion services.