Ariel Zisman, MD, is Medical Director of the Endocrine Centers of Aventura and Coral Gables. Dr. Zisman is board certified in Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. His clinical interests are in general adult endocrinology and his research interests include insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, as well as novel therapeutic strategies in diabetes. Dr. Zisman is a member of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and The Endocrine Society. He has lectured extensively and presented at various national and international meetings and medical conferences. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Diabetes, Nature Medicine, Molecular and Cellular Biology, The Journal of Clinical Investigation, and the British Medical Journal, and has authored book chapters and monographs on diabetes-related research. In addition, Dr. Zisman currently serves as ad-hoc reviewer for Diabetes, Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, American Journal of Medicine and Endocrine Practice. Dr. Zisman was born and raised in Venezuela, and earned his medical degree with Honors (Magna Cum Laude) from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, in Caracas, where he graduated at the top of his class. He completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas, followed by a clinical and research fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Harvard Medical School, based at the Joslin Diabetes Center, the Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center and the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He joined the University of Miami as a full-time faculty in 2000. Dr. Zisman is the recipient of the prestigious John Miller Award for outstanding performance as a House Officer (UT Southwestern Medical School, 1997), the ADA Travel Award (1999), the Physician-Scientist Development Grant Award (University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, 2002), and has been included in the list of Best Doctors in America every year since 2005. He started The Endocrine Center of Aventura in 2007, a premier private practice devoted to excellence in the care of patients with endocrine disorders and obesity, as well as clinical research activities. He opened a new office in Coral Gables in 2015.
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-Maria Rosal in Weston, FL | Jul 18, 2017
Dr Zisman is a great Endocrine physician, makes you feel very confortable and takes his time for complete evaluation. Highly recommend.
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-Rossana Croquer in Ft Lauderdale, FL | Jul 06, 2017
Excellent attention, complete and specialized evaluation that offers you confidence and tranquility
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-Maria in Ft Lauderdale, FL | Jun 20, 2017
Excelent experience with Dr. Zisman. I was very worried, because I am pregnant, and Dr. Zisman answered very clear all my questions and calmed me. He ordered the necessary lab work and he will do the follow up.
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-Paula in Miami, FL | Jun 13, 2017
Worst experience ever. He only cares about to sell you his loss weight plan, and of course only works with his magic pills. I refuse to take the pill, I did the diet, it didn't work. He told me my problem was my mouth. and of course he was WRONG!!I change doctor and my TSH was 12.3!!!! the new doctor change my medication and guest what? I loose 20 pounds. As endocrinologist 0. I have hashimoto and not thyroid since 1992, I'm 42 years old and I know my body.
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-H in Miami, FL | May 26, 2017
My experience with Dr. Zismans, was great. He listens to you and explains every detail regarding your condition excellent. One thing I really liked was that he makes sure you understand what he is explaining. He made me feel very comfortable and I was able to tell him everything I had in mind about me condition. Office staff, amazing! I have absolutely no complains and very happy I decided to have chosen Dr. Zismand as my Endocrinologist.
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Miami, FL | Apr 28, 2017
Dr. Zisman is phenomenal in every way and so is his staff!
He is patient, thorough, empathetic and kind. He took his time with me, answered many questions and never made me feel rushed to go on to his next patient.
I am a very proactive patient which far too many physicians do not like. I, in no way, got that impression with Dr. Zisman...how refreshing!
I waited under 15 minutes to be seen, another plus.
I highly recommend Dr. Zisman and that speaks volumes coming from me.
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-Evelyne Olson in Miami, FL | Mar 24, 2017
Dr. Zisman is the absolute best endocrinologist in the entire world....He is soooo kind and truly committed to help. He takes time to explain and answer questions ....he has diagnosed me with a rare disease (Cushing's Syndrome) when every other doctors were dismissing my symptoms....I am blessed to have met him and cannot wait to get better.
Evelyne O.
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-Israel Montero in Miami, FL | Feb 23, 2017
Dr. Zisman is the best Endocrinologist that we've ever met. Excellent doctor and very knowable. My diabetes was out of control and thanks to Dr.Zisman I've been doing great.
I would recommend Dr.Zisman to everyone. Excellent doctor.
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-James K in Aventura, FL | Feb 08, 2017
Dr. Zisman is the best doctor for Diabetes I have ever been to. He is very knowledgeable and takes a great approach as to how to manage you diabetes. He is always there to answer your questions and truly cares about the health of his patients.
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-Elena in Pompano Beach, FL | Feb 08, 2017
Dr. Zisman was very thorough, knowledgeable, professional and caring. The staff was very organized - I was invited in by the nurse literally 3 minutes after arriving. The doctor assessed all my records in order to come up with a treatment and diagnosis plan. I definitely felt being in good hands.
Scheduling works great as well; I scheduled an appointment 3 weeks in advance, and the doctor had to go out of town urgently and cancel my appt. The staff was able to get me in 2 days later.
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-Ariana C in Miami, FL | Jan 25, 2017
Mi experiencia con el Dr. Zisman fue muy positiva. El Dr. me hablo de mi diagnostico con mucha seguridad y me hizo sentir en confianza. El personal que trabaja con el Dr. (asistentes y enfermera) son muy amables. Estoy satisfecha y complacida.
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-Adriana in Miami, FL | Jan 12, 2017
Wow! What an amazing experience I had.! Working in healthcare myself, I really pay attention to details.
This office and its entire team were welcoming, friendly and overall amazing to deal with.
Dr. Zisman was very caring, knowledgeable in his field, and listened well to my concerns.
I highly recommend him and his practice for an overall excellent experience. I will be his patient for a lifetime.
Thank you Dr. Zisman for the great experience.
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-Feiga Mor in Miami, FL | Dec 14, 2016
I love Dr. Zisman. He is awesome, caring, patient, knowledgeable.
My problem is with the staff girls that are employed there. Disrespectful know it Alls.
Sometimes they sound annoyed if they need to answer an extra question or take an extra step to help.
I am certain that if Dr Zisman heard how they speak to his patients, he would not be pleased.
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-Scott Wenger in Miami Beach, FL | Nov 18, 2016
Dr. Zisman is among the best professional caregivers you will find in South Florida. He is very intelligent. He listens to his patients, and relates to their concerns. I am fortunate to have discovered his practice.
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Nov 18, 2016
Dr. Zisman is a wonderful doctor. He has amazing bed side manners. With him , you are motivated to go the extra mile to take control of your health. He cares and that makes it powerful in an individual that deals everyday with a very dominant chronic disease. He listens, he puts himself in your shoes and he really legitimately fights with you to make things a little better.
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-JC in Ft Lauderdale, FL | Oct 03, 2016
Dr Zisman is a very good doctor, thorough & very knowledgeable. My negative is with his office staff, rather immature & a lack of respect for the patients time. Even knowing travel time from me leaving work early & calling ahead they would tell me everything was on time. Then get to the office & have to wait over an hour. I left because he did not seem to have an regard to this fact that was reoccurring.
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-Regina Hamer in Aventura | Sep 04, 2016
I have seen dr Zisman a few times now. He is very patient, caring and thorough. The experience was very pleasant every time and I am sure that he cares for my well being. My husband is also seeing dr Zisman and he is also very happy with the doctor. The office help is also pleasant and helpful
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-Alejandra Gago in Miami, FL | Aug 31, 2016
Dr. Zisman is an excellent physician. He has the patience to stay with the patients as long as they need to, he listen to all your questions and answer them with all the details you need. And the staff and the office environment are just great!
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-Mrs. Garcia in Ft Lauderdale, FL | Aug 23, 2016
I went to my first visit today and I was very impressed by his knowledge and he took his time. He didnt rush me and answered all my questions. I'm very hopeful that with Dr.Zisman I will get the results to my health I'm looking for.
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-Bilja S in Ft Myers, FL | Jul 21, 2016
I have been seeing Dr. Zisman for several years for my thyroid condition. He thoroughly examines me and reviews my labs at each visit. We discuss what medication i need and what to expect. A very caring and compassionate doctor.
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-Cecilia Goldman in Florida | Jun 28, 2016
Dr Zisman is not only a very good Dr. He is pleasant, considerate,whit great bedside manner.The staff is helpful and efficient.
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-Jill Rosenhaus in Aventura, FL | Jun 09, 2016
Excellent!
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-Ean S in Ft Lauderdale, FL | Jun 01, 2016
Dr. Zisman, more then anything else, authentically cares about you as a patient and treats you genuinely as an individual. He is emphatic, intelligent and flexible in his diagnoses.
I have recommended him to friends. Additionally I have asked him to refer me to other doctors who I found also to be very genuine people. In the US health system, these doctors are harder and rarer to find. I'm grateful to Dr Zisman.
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-Marisse McCray in Miami Gardens, FL | May 27, 2016
I like the fact that Dr. Zisman spends time with me, and his concern for me, not rushing out the room.
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-VP in Miami, FL | May 25, 2016
Very professional. He goes out of the way to explain everything and answer all questions. He is one of the Doctors that is not constantly checking his watch. Thanks to his treatment, I was able to control my type II diabetes with minimum medication. And with his weight loss recommendations, I lost over 40 lbs and completely beat Type II diabetes.
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-CVA in Fort Lauderdale, FL | May 25, 2016
Puntual.
Organized and fact oriented
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-Ron Kay in Miami, FL | May 10, 2016
I've been a patient of Dr. Zisman for less than a year. He is very knowledgeable and excellent endocrinologist and caring Doctor . I would recommend him. His staff is very friendly and helpful.
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-Juanita in Hallandale,fl | Apr 08, 2016
Hi my name is Juanita and I've been a patient of Dr. Ziisman for less than 1 year. I found Dr. Zisman because I was no longer satisfied with my present Dr. You see after 16 years of being a diabetic I came to realize that My previous Endronoligist doctor visits had become such a quick pat on the back now get out of my office on to the next patient thing. Guaranteed satisfaction!!!! Dr. Zisman is the best
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-ANA POMALES in Miami, FL | Mar 28, 2016
Hello ALL!!!
I consider Dr Zisman to be my primary care physician. He has don an OUTSTANDING job at managing my thyroid condition. I highly recommend him!!!!
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-Rosana Gonzalez Bello in Miami, FL | Mar 25, 2016
Almost 9 years ago I had a big cyst on my thyroid , I was traveling to Australia and he did the small surgery on Thanksgiving day so I could travel safely . Since then I see him once a year and he has become my main doctor , he listens patiently and ask questions. I highly recommend him.
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Mar 23, 2016
Truly excellent doctor. He is very knowledgeable and sincerely cares about his patients and what is best for them.
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-Amanda Philips in Miami FL | Mar 23, 2016
Amazing!!! A true gem of a doctor. Best endocrinologist And caring Doctor
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-Luis Omar Tapia in Pembroke Pines, FL | Mar 02, 2016
Truly surprise for the lack of cooperation from the Doctor and worst of all, his front office staff. After I paid in full, they have not fulfill the agreement, nor the Doctor returns calls and/or emails.
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-Diana Rodriguez in Ft Lauderdale, FL | Feb 12, 2016
The wait did take a bit but well worth it. Very dedicated doctor and friendly staff. Might be a little too busy for such a small office but the care speaks for itself.
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Hialeah, FL | Jan 07, 2016
(hyperthyroid) the medical assistant on staff was so rude and nasty. now they trying to bill me for a claim that they did not submit to my insurance. I found this out when there own assistant admitted to me at the time when she called me to tell me that. now they call me months later to let me know that they reported me to the collection agency I guess it was easier to file to a collection agency.instead of doing there job and making a claim to my insurance
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