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Open now · Walk-ins welcome 9445 Harding Ave · Surfside, FL 33154 Mon–Fri 9AM–9PM · Sat 11AM–11PM · Sun 12PM–8PM
The TrufaMED reception and clinic in Surfside, Miami
Medical Team · Surfside, FL

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Team

Board-certified physicians, advanced-practice providers, and registered nurses, delivering physician-led urgent care, IV therapy, and concierge medicine seven days a week.

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The only one in Florida
Physician leadership

Led by a surgeon and an emergency physician

TrufaMED is led by two board-certified physicians with combined decades of clinical experience across surgery, emergency medicine, trauma, and critical care.

Dr. Uri Gedalia, MD, Chief Medical Officer at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Uri Gedalia, MD
Board-Certified General SurgeonFACS25+ years

Dr. Gedalia is a board-certified general surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience and serves as Regional Chief Medical Officer for Advantage Surgical and Wound Care. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his surgical residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York. He oversees clinical protocols across all TrufaMED services.

Dr. Shane D. Naidoo, MD, Medical Director at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Medical Director
Dr. Shane D. Naidoo, MD
Board-Certified Emergency Medicine7+ years

Dr. Naidoo is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with frontline experience in adult and pediatric emergency, trauma, and critical care. He has practiced with TeamHealth Emergency Medicine across New Jersey and serves as Associate Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Palmetto General Hospital. He received the Heart Saver Hero award from the American Heart Association and was featured by the Washington Post and NBC Nightly News for his humanitarian relief work.

Physicians, nurses & clinical providers

The team who cares for you

Physicians, advanced-practice providers, registered nurses, and clinical support staff who deliver hands-on care every day at our Surfside clinic.

Dr. Gabriela Morales, MD, Internal Medicine physician at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Internal Medicine
Dr. Gabriela Morales, MD
Internal MedicinePreventive CarePrimary Care

Dr. Morales brings an internal medicine foundation to TrufaMED, supporting preventive care, chronic disease management, and the everyday primary care that keeps patients well between urgent visits.

Dr. Yuri Rodriguez Hernandez, MD, Internal Medicine physician at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Internal Medicine
Dr. Yuri Rodriguez Hernandez, MD
Internal MedicineHospital & GeriatricGlobal Health

Dr. Rodriguez Hernandez brings a broad clinical background spanning hospital medicine, geriatrics, and global health, with field experience across the United States, Cuba, and West Africa. At TrufaMED he helps oversee patient evaluations, preventive health, chronic disease management, and IV therapy with thoughtful, evidence-based care.

Eli Bryski, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Family Nurse Practitioner
Eli Bryski, FNP-C
FNP-CEmergency Medicine20+ years

Eli is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 20 years of frontline emergency experience. He trained with the New York City 911 EMS system, served with Hatzalah EMS, and responded as a paramedic for the U.S. Department of Justice. He was on the ground during the Surfside building collapse and graduated from the University of Miami with honors.

Jessica Montoya, PA-C, Physician Assistant at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Physician Assistant
Jessica Montoya, PA-C
PA-CFamily MedicineEnglish · Spanish

Jessica is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in family and urgent care medicine. She is skilled in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, and takes pride in discussing prevention and wellness with every patient.

Noam Friedman, RN, Registered Nurse at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Registered Nurse
Noam Friedman, BSN-RN
BSN-RNPediatricsHebrew · English

Noam is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Nursing with experience across Emergency, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, and Medical-Surgical units. She holds BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications and is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in every patient’s visit.

Mariet Cardenes, RN, Registered Nurse at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Registered Nurse
Mariet Cardenes, BSN-RN
RN · BSNEmergency CareEnglish · Spanish

Mariet specializes in emergency and trauma care, with extensive experience from high-acuity hospital and urgent care settings. She holds BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, CPI, and TNCC certifications. Originally from Spain and fluent in English and Spanish, she connects meaningfully with Miami’s diverse community.

Gina Nuzzo, BSN-RN, Registered Nurse at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Registered Nurse
Gina Nuzzo, BSN-RN
BSN-RNPediatric CareEnglish · Spanish

Gina is a Florida-licensed registered nurse dedicated to safe, compassionate, high-quality care. She is known for her calm presence, strong patient advocacy, and evidence-based practice, and creates a reassuring experience for every patient.

Alicia Edwards, Phlebotomist at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Phlebotomist
Alicia Edwards
Phlebotomy13 yearsLab Services

Alicia is a phlebotomist with 13 years of experience helping patients feel at ease during blood draws. Known for her gentle touch and accuracy, she handles even the most challenging draws with a calm, reassuring presence across urgent care and mobile settings.

Nicole Psarakou, Certified Nursing Assistant at TrufaMED in Surfside, Miami
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nicole Psarakou
CNAPatient CareEnglish · Greek

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Florida, with a strong interest in holistic health. She is dedicated to helping every patient feel understood, supported, and confident in their care.

Why patients choose TrufaMED

A boutique clinic built around physician-led care

Physician-led care

A board-certified physician leads every shift, led by Dr. Uri Gedalia (Chief Medical Officer, FACS) and Dr. Shane D. Naidoo (Medical Director, Emergency Medicine).

Joint Commission accredited

Florida’s only Joint Commission-accredited urgent care. The same body that accredits hospitals audits our protocols, medication safety, and infection control.

Eight languages spoken

English, Spanish, Hebrew, Greek, Portuguese, French, Creole, and more. Our multilingual team connects with Miami’s diverse community on every visit.

Open seven days a week

Walk-in care seven days a week with no appointment: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM, Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM.

Service area

Walk in from Surfside and the surrounding beaches

TrufaMED is at 9445 Harding Ave in Surfside, minutes from Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, and Aventura. Walk in without an appointment, seven days a week.

Surfside

On site at 9445 Harding Ave, with walk-in access seven days a week and free parking in front of the clinic.

Bal Harbour

About four minutes south down Harding Avenue, minutes from the Bal Harbour Shops and Village.

Bay Harbor Islands

Roughly five minutes via the Broad Causeway, a short drive for routine and same-day care.

Miami Beach

About eight minutes via Collins Avenue from Mid-Beach and North Beach neighborhoods.

Sunny Isles Beach

Around ten minutes north along Collins Avenue, serving the condo-tower communities.

Aventura

About fourteen minutes via Biscayne Boulevard, near the Aventura Mall area and Williams Island.

Find us in Surfside

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TrufaMED Urgent Care

9445 Harding Ave

Surfside, FL 33154

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Hours

Monday–Friday   9 AM – 9 PM

Saturday   11 AM – 11 PM

Sunday   12 PM – 8 PM

Walk in anytime during open hours, no appointment needed.

Contact

Phone   (305) 537-6396

WhatsApp   +1 (305) 842-9801

Email   [email protected]

For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. TrufaMED is urgent care, not an emergency room.

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