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South Florida Medical Research |
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Center Overview
South Florida Medical Research, Inc. participates in clinical trials of new investigational medications and therapies.
Marc C. Gittelman, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been practicing medicine since 1988 and is a board-certified urologist. As Executive Director of South Florida Medical Research, he has overseen the conduct of more than 350 clinical research trials since 1992. At this multi-specialty site, our physician staff includes ten urologists, three gynecologists, and a family practitioner. We're a private, research-specific facility with 16 full-time research staff members who are completely dedicated and trained to conduct clinical trials. The majority of our study coordinators are Certified Clinical Research Coordinators. Additionally, we have a strong patient recruitment department and clinical and data quality assurance personnel to ensure our processes are accurate and complete. Our spacious facility includes four patient exam rooms, three rooms dedicated for pharmaceutical company monitor use and adequate storage space.
Clinical Research Experience
Our trained and experience staff has over 16 years experience in the area of clinical research. We hold our ethical standards and study completion foremost as we strive to complete our studies in a timely and productive manner. Our network of qualified medical staff and the motivation of our study coordinators give us the ability to accurately and effectively complete our clinical studies.
Our facilities conducts phrase II, III and IV clinical trials in all therapeutic fields. Our therapeutic specialties are:
- Urology
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Cardiology
- Psychiatry
South Florida Medical Research has worked with the following CRO, and pharmaceutical companies:
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Total number of Trials: > 350
Facility Description
Our facility is located near Miami in the city of Aventura. We offer the ability to attract an extremely diverse population. Our trained coordinators are fluent in Spanish and English. Our site is located on the campus of Aventura Hospital and Medical Center that includes a diagnostic and MRI center. Our institute focuses on phase II, III, and IV clinical trials.
Equipment on site
- Secure Drug Storage
- Work Area For CRA
- Conference Room
- Secure Record Storage
- Centrifuge On Site
- Phlebotomy
- -70° F Freezer
- -20° F Freezer
- Dedicated Refrigerator
- ECG
- X-Ray
- Urine Laboratory
- Doppler
- ECG Ambulatory
- Uroflow
- Ultrasound
- First Aid Kit
- Mammography
- Rigiscan
- CT Scans
- Bone Scans
Closest Major Airport
- Fort Lauderdale International Airport
- Miami International Airport
Points of Interest
- South Beach
- Bay Front Park/Bayside
- Miami Seaquarium
- Las Olas, Ft. Lauderdale
- All of the Beaches!
Investigator Experience
Executive Medical Director
Marc C. Gittelman, MD, FACS
Executive Director, South Florida Medical Research
Clinical Director, Uro-Medix
Director, Miami Center for Sexual Health
Voluntary Asst. Professor, University of Miami
Principal Investigator(s):
American Board of Family Practice
Harold S. Williams, MD, PA
Family Practice
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mark A. Firestone, MD, FACOG
OB/GYN
Mitchell B. Grabois, MD, FACOG
OB/GYN
American Board of Psychiatry
Lori Grabois, MD
Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry
Barry Kaplowitz, MD Psychiatry
American Board of Urology
Marc C. Gittelman, MD, FACS
Urology
Eric M. Spivack MD Cardiology and Internal Medicine
Staff Expertise
| Staff | Yrs of Research & Medical field Experience |
| Sayonara Nunez, CCRC Certified Clinical Research Coordinator | 14 yrs of Research |
| Cindy Beach Clinical Research Coordinator | 11 yrs of Research |
| Deborah L. Shannon, CCRC Data Research Coordinator | 12 yrs of Research |
| Phillippa McCartney, RMA, CPT Medical Assistant / Clinical Research Coordinator | 4 yrs of Research |
| Cheryl Ahlstrom Patient Recruitment Manager | 11 yrs of Research |
| Phyllis Kahn, ARNP-C Nurse Practitioner | 6 months of Research |
| Amy Gamez, MS,ARNP, BC, CCRC Clinical Research Director | 10 yrs of Research |
Patient Demographics
Miami is considered the main attraction in the state of Florida. We are located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale next to the newly remodeled Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. At South Florida Medical Research we have established a culturally diverse patient database. This includes Caucasian, African American, Asian, and Hispanic patients of various ages.
0-11 12-17 18-44 45-64 65-74 75+ Total: |
34,557 12,427 362,605 283,782 59,507 41,645 752,878 |
30,238 10,780 262,242 159,134 45,412 31,492 539,298 |
Other Information
Other Contact Information:
Amy Gamez MS, ARNP, BC, CCRC
305-931-8080 ext. 19
agamez@southfloridamedicalresearch.com
Currently Enrolling Trials
CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.
- A study with an experimental drug given each 6 months to help improve difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate
- Clinical Trial to evaluate the effectiveness of investigational medication for the treatment of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- Phase II, Clinical Trial For Patients with Prostate Cancer or Breast Cancer with Metastatic Disease
- Phase III, Efficacy Study and Long Term Safety Assessment of Intermittent Therapy in Patients with Symptoms due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Cheryl Ahlstrom
Recruitment Manager
South Florida Medical Research
21150 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300
Aventura, FL 33180 USA
Phone: 305-931-8080 ext. 21
Fax: 305-931-8088
E-mail:
If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the E-mail form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.
