Dr. Gianluca Iacobellis, MD, PhD
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Dr. Gianluca Iacobellis, MD, PhD

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular endocrinology, bariatric surgery support, and inpatient diabetes care.

UHealth Comprehensive Diabetes Center at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

26 Years Experience

About Dr. Gianluca Iacobellis, MD, PhD

Dr. Gianluca Iacobellis is a doctor who works with people who have diabetes and heart problems. He is an endocrinologist at the University of Miami Health System. He sees patients at the Comprehensive Diabetes Center in Coral Gables and at another location in Miami. Dr. Iacobellis helps people with diabetes, obesity and other health issues. He also does visits and is taking on new patients.

Doctor Iacobellis speaks English, Spanish and Italian. This is helpful because patients can talk to him in the language they’re most comfortable with. They can discuss their symptoms, medicines, food habits and long-term health goals. People can go see Dr. Iacobellis for help with diabetes, weight loss and metabolic problems. Metabolic problems are a group of health issues that can include blood sugar, extra fat around the stomach abnormal cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Dr. Iacobellis also works with people who have heart problems related to their hormones, diabetes and body fat. He helps people before. After they have weight loss surgery. Some people need help with their blood sugar, medicines or nutrition before surgery.

Dr. Iacobellis went to school in Rome, Italy. He got his degree in 1994. Then he did training in endocrinology. He also studied in Sweden. Got a PhD. He did more research in Texas and Canada. He learned about nutrition and obesity. Dr Iacobellis started working at the University of Miami in 2010. He is a professor now. He also runs the diabetes program at the hospital and makes sure that patients get the care for their blood sugar, He works with nurses and other doctors to make sure patients are safe.

The state of Florida says Dr. Iacobellis has a medical license. It will expire in 2028. He is allowed to work at hospitals. Dr. Iacobellis does a lot of research on fat around the heart. He wants to know how this fat is related to diabetes, heart disease and obesity even developed a way to measure this fat using ultrasound, He has written papers and books on diabetes and obesity. He has also been part of clinical trials. Dr. Iacobellis is an expert, in his field. Helps many people with diabetes and heart problems.

Education

  • Sapienza University of Rome, Italy - Doctor of Medicine, cum laude, 1994
  • Karolinska Institutet, Sweden - Research Fellowship in Metabolism and Endocrinology, 1999
  • Sapienza University of Rome, Italy - Residency and specialist qualification in Endocrinology, 2000
  • Sapienza University of Rome, Italy - PhD in Endocrinology, Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders, 2004
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship at the Center for Human Nutrition, 2004–2005
  • McMaster University, Canada - Clinical Research Fellowship in Cardiovascular Obesity Research and Management, completed in 2006

Services Offered

  • Diabetes evaluation and management
  • Obesity care
  • Medical weight management
  • Metabolic syndrome evaluation
  • Cardiovascular endocrinology consultations
  • Assessment of metabolic and cardiovascular risk
  • Endocrine care before bariatric surgery
  • Endocrine follow-up after bariatric surgery
  • Inpatient diabetes management
  • Blood sugar and glycemic control care
  • Virtual endocrinology visits
  • Care through the Comprehensive Diabetes Center

Insurance Accepted

  • The official UHealth profile lists the following contracted medical plans. Coverage may depend on the exact plan, referral rules, and service. Patients should confirm network status before an appointment.
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Medicare HMO
  • Aetna Medicare PPO
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • AvMed Choice
  • AvMed HMO/POS
  • AvMed Medicare HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Options PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCare HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueChoice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Miami-Dade Blue PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida commercial plans, except certain Select plans
  • CarePlus Medicare HMO
  • Cigna EPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry Health Care HMO/POS
  • Coventry Health Care PPO
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • Freedom Health Medicaid HMO
  • Freedom Health Medicare HMO
  • Humana EPO
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana Medicaid HMO
  • Humana Medicare HMO
  • Humana PPO
  • Molina Marketplace
  • Molina Medicaid HMO
  • Molina Medicare HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Optum
  • Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO
  • Sunshine Ambetter
  • Sunshine Medicaid HMO
  • Sunshine Medicare HMO
  • TRICARE South Prime HMO
  • TRICARE South Standard PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO/POS
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicaid HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare PPO
  • Wellcare/Staywell Medicaid HMO

Languages

English Spanish Italian

Location Map

5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Floor 3, Coral Gables, FL 33146, Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, United States

Patient Reviews

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