Innovation Medical Research Center – Palmetto
About This Site
Innovation Medical Research Center – Palmetto Bay is a state-of-the-art clinical research site dedicated to expanding access to innovative treatment options across the Miami-Dade community. Established in 2017, this location serves a diverse patient population while supporting high-quality clinical trials across a wide range of therapeutic areas—from Phase I through Phase IV.
With investigators who have contributed to more than 250 clinical trials, the Palmetto Bay team brings deep expertise in research and patient care. Our experienced staff is committed to creating a supportive, patient-focused environment where safety, comfort, and privacy are always top priorities. We partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations to bring cutting-edge research opportunities closer to patients throughout South Florida.
Conditions at this location
Select a condition to learn more about it.
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Axial Spondyloarthritis
Axial spondyloarthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in the spine and nearby joints. It can lead to ongoing back pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving, especially in the morning.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing more difficult. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and increased mucus.
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COVID-19 Treatment
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can cause mild to serious symptoms. Researchers continue to study treatments that may reduce symptoms, complications, and longer-lasting effects.
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Healthy Volunteer
Healthy volunteer studies include people who do not have the condition being studied. Their participation helps researchers learn more about the safety, dosing, and effects of potential treatments.
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Heart Failure
Heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well as the body needs. Symptoms may include tiredness, shortness of breath, or swelling in the legs and feet.
- Cardiovascular Risk
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Heart Failure Prevention
Heart failure prevention focuses on managing health risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Taking action early may help protect the heart and delay or prevent heart failure.
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Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects how the body uses insulin and manages blood sugar. Ongoing care can help control blood sugar and lower the risk of serious health problems.
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Influenza Vaccine
Flu vaccines help protect against seasonal influenza and its complications. Researchers continue to study new vaccine options that may offer broader or longer-lasting protection.
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Obesity
Obesity is a long-term health condition involving excess body fat. It can raise the risk of other health concerns, and research is exploring new ways to support weight and overall health.
- Weight Loss for Obesity
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Pneumococcal Vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccines help protect against bacteria that can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. Research continues to improve protection for people of different ages and health needs.
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Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis causes joint inflammation in some people with psoriasis. It may lead to pain, stiffness, and swelling, and early care can help protect the joints.
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RSV Vaccine
RSV is a respiratory virus that can cause serious illness, especially in infants, older adults, and people with certain health conditions. RSV vaccines are designed to lower the risk of severe illness.
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Type 2 Diabetes with Heart Disease
Living with both type 2 diabetes and heart disease can increase the risk of heart-related complications. Researchers are studying new treatments to help people manage both conditions.
Providers at this location
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Karen Figueredo-Reyes
M.D.
Karen Figueredo-Reyes M.D (MAIN PI)
Dr. Karen Figueredo-Reyes is a Board-Certified Family Physician with over 23 years of clinical research experience. During her time participating in research trials, she has conducted over 90 trials in her 9 years at the Innovation Medical Research Center of Palmetto Bay. Dr. Figueredo-Reyes is a bilingual PI in English and Spanish. Thus, she avidly aids the research site in maintaining a more diverse patient population within their already well-established database. Additionally, Dr. Figueredo-Reyes maintains her amazing integrated 6 private practice network within the surrounding area, which supports all the clinical trials activities at IMRC, along with their investigators team covering 10 different clinical areas of specialization such as Neurology, Nephrology, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Podiatry, Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Cosmetic Surgery, and Gastroenterology. She and the site are well trained and experienced in ICF execution, ePRO training, protocol understanding for patient presentation, IP dosing versatility, protocol procedure/assessment compliance, data integrity, and overall patient care. Within less than a decade at IMRC, Dr. Karen Figueredo-Reyes remains consistent in emphasizing a personal importance for the quality held between Patient Health and Clinical Research conduction care. -
Yellian Ruiz-Irizarry
M.D.
Yellian Ruiz-Irizarry, M.D. (MAIN PI)
Dr. Yellian Ruiz-Irizarry is a double Board-Certified Rheumatologist and Internal Medicine physician with over 17 years of clinical experience and 13 years of research experience. Dr. Ruiz is a medical director of the Miami Institute of Rheumatology and has participated in 48+ clinical trials ranging through Rheumatology, Dermatology, Immunology, Endocrinology, Hematology, among other criteria. Specializing in Rheumatology and being a bilingual physician, Dr. Ruiz’s experience and education allow them to treat a well- versed population of patients for a vast array of clinical research trials. -
Luis Hernandez-Rosado
M.D.
Luis Hernandez-Rosado, M.D. (MAIN PI)
Dr. Luis Hernandez-Rosado is a Board-Certified Internist, started his research career in Miami in 2014, and with over 10 years of research experience has become well versed in studies of various indications. Dr. Hernandez-Rosado has participated in over 60+ trials ranging from Dermatology, Endocrinology, Urology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, and other specializations. He has previous research publications focused on Cardiology/Heart Disease/Diabetes Mellitus, among other literature. As a PI at Innovation, Dr. Hernandez-Rosado has quickly built a growing research portfolio, having participated in the conduction of trials with major pharmaceutical Sponsors. -
Saul N. Gonzalez
Saul N. Gonzalez-Montalvo (Sub-I ONLY)
Dr. Saul Montalvo is a Board-Certified Nephrologist, with 4+ years of research experience within the Palmetto Bay Innovation Medical Group. Being a bilingual physician, Dr. Montalvo is a well versed Nephrologist being able to enroll patients from different ethnic backgrounds, and better educate our communities of research benefits. Dr. Montalvo has participated in Phases 1 through 4 trials specializing in Nephrology and Hypertension, with conditions varying in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Complicated Urinary Tract Infection, Overactive Bladder Disease, End Stage Renal Disease, among others. -
Yaumara Gonzalez
A.P.R.N.
Yaumara Gonzalez, APRN (Sub-I ONLY)
APRN, Yaumara Gonzalez is acknowledged as a Foreign Medical Doctor in Cuba, with 25 years of clinical background and 6 years of research experience within the USA. Given her clinical expertise, Ms. GOnzalez works exclusively as the clinical lead of the Innovation Medical Research Center’s Unblinded team. -
Jose-Luis Velazquez-Cecena
M.D.
Jose-Luis Velazquez-Cecena MD (Sub-I ONLY)
Dr. Jose-Luis Velazquez-Cecena MD is a Double Board-Certified Internist and Cardiologist with a growing research background starting in 1995. Dr. Velazquez-Cecena has gained great experience in trials for cardiovascular diseases ranging in Phase II-IV. As a published physician, his publications and overall research focus on multiple Cardiovascular indications such as Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Peripheral Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Myocardial Infarction, including trial participation as a Sub-I in more than 7 mRNA modified Vaccine trials conducted in the last 4 years. As a bilingual physician in English and Spanish, Dr. Velazquez-Cecena’s experience and education allow them to treat a well-versed population of patients for a vast array of clinical research trials. -
Noel Medina-Rojo
A.P.R.N.
Noel Medina-Rojo, APRN (Sub-I ONLY)
APRN, Noel Medina-Rojo is acknowledged as a Foreign Medical Doctor in Cuba, with 30 years of clinical background and 5 years of research experience within the USA. As an avid Sub-Investigator, Mr. Medina-Rojo is looked to for his experience in clinical research rating assessments and overal expertise with quality clinical procedures. -
Carlos P Ramos
M.D.
Carlos P Ramos M.D (Sub-I ONLY)
Dr. Carlos Ramos is a double Board-Certified Internist and Gastroenterologist, with 22 years of clinical experience and over 8 years of research experience. Specializing in gastroenterology, Dr. Ramos has conducted trials for various indications such as Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, GERD, Pancreatitis, Diverticulitis, and IBS. Among his GI participation, he has also conducted Cardiovascular, Infectious Disease, and Endocrin/Metabolic trials. As a bilingual physician/investigator, Dr.Ramos’ experience and education allow them to treat a well versed population of patients for a vast array of clinical research trials. -
Omar Abreu-Pino
A.P.R.N.
Omar Abreu-Pino, APRN (Sub-I ONLY)
APRN, Omar Abreu-Pino is acknowledged as Foreign Medical Doctor in Cuba, with 17 years of clinical experience and 10 years of research experience within the USA. Additionally, Mr. Abreu-Pino serves the Palmetto Bay site as an experienced Rater with over 12 neuropsychiatric rater scales.
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