[mac9]

Originally Posted by Quixote

Bayoan Martinez-Cruz, MD
1400 S US Hwy 441
The Villages FL 32159
Building #920, Suite #922
352-750-6650

He has his own practice (not part of another practice); it's known as Martinez-Cruz Medical Associates of The Villages. His office is just south of the Sharon Morse Building and close to The Villages Regional Hospital (same parking lot and golf cart accessible).

Do a search on TOTV using his name and see the positive comments written about him. He was trained in internal medicine and serves his patients as a primary care physician. He was on the staff of Harvard Medical School for several years before moving to Florida. He's a terrific diagnostician and a great listener, and he is affiliated with most insurance companies. I've been his patient for seven years (even before he was in private practice), and I can assure you that if you were to make an appointment with him, you will not be disappointed!

I did a search on Dr. Cruz on the state's licensing site. I am just curious as to why he carries no malpractice insurance. Usually when a doctor doesn't carry the insurance, it is because he is uninsurable due to a past problem. I understand that he has you sign an acknowledgment that he has no insurance. Has anyone of his patients on here asked him why?

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by gomoho

2B - You might want to check with your insurance company - I can't imagine any doctor meeting with someone for 40 minutes and not billing for it. The meet and greet at The Villages Health is several hundred dollars.

Thanks for the info. I have not seen a bill yet. I would think he submitted the charges, to my health insurance, and got his money thru them.

$o to me so far.

[Quixote]

Originally Posted by mac9

I did a search on Dr. Cruz on the state's licensing site. I am just curious as to why he carries no malpractice insurance. Usually when a doctor doesn't carry the insurance, it is because he is uninsurable due to a past problem. I understand that he has you sign an acknowledgment that he has no insurance. Has anyone of his patients on here asked him why?

Frankly I have no recollection signing such a document to be a patient of Dr. Cruz, on top of which I would not consider it an issue to do so. I am a patient of an ophthalmological practice here in TV that asks patients to sign a no-lawsuit, mediation-only agreement. I suspect things like this are only going to get more prevalent....

[Dennisadamek@yahoo.com]

Alain Smolarski,MD. Lake Sumter Landing. He is my GP and is terrific.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by mac9

I did a search on Dr. Cruz on the state's licensing site. I am just curious as to why he carries no malpractice insurance. Usually when a doctor doesn't carry the insurance, it is because he is uninsurable due to a past problem. I understand that he has you sign an acknowledgment that he has no insurance. Has anyone of his patients on here asked him why?

He makes no secret of the fact that he does not carry malpractice insurance. He has a big, really big, notice stating that fact in his reception area. Personally, I would prefer to know his qualifications, education and past hospital affiliations.

[RErmer]

Originally Posted by gomoho

2B - You might want to check with your insurance company - I can't imagine any doctor meeting with someone for 40 minutes and not billing for it. The meet and greet at The Villages Health is several hundred dollars.

Yes, Dr. Agbo does this at no charge (my husband is a patient). He spends lots of time with patients and welcomes family members to come in so they can understand what's going on too.

[Whimsey]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Thanks for the info. I have not seen a bill yet. I would think he submitted the charges, to my health insurance, and got his money thru them.

$o to me so far.

You are correct 2BNTV. There is no charge for the Meet and Greet. My husband and I started going to Dr. Agbo as well. Same scenario.

[SusanOfWoodbury]

I would recommend Dr Geegay, from Premier Medical.. The doctors are all professional and they take time with me. The nurses are wonderful and caring. The office staff is customer friendly and helpful.. They also, have there own pharmacy, no more waiting in lines.