Dr. Silvia Bentancor

With over two decades of experience and recognition, Dr. Silvia Bentancor is a specialist in Internal Medicine dedicated to preventing and treating complex conditions such as diabetes, acute hypertension, respiratory failure, and heart attacks, among others.

Born in Uruguay, she demonstrated her interest in this field as early as 1994 when she earned a degree in Biology. This degree served as a foundation for her subsequent studies at the School of Medicine of the Republic of Uruguay, from which she graduated in 2003. Her training continued at the prestigious Coney Island Hospital in New York, where she succeeded as Chief Resident from 2007 to 2010.

Dr. Bentancor is fluent in several languages, including Spanish, English. She holds an accreditation from the American Board of Internal Medicine, issued in 2010 and recertified in 2021. She also possesses a medical license to practice in Florida and certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

She is recognized for her kindness, personalized attention and ability to relate to her patients, which improves the quality of her care and the results of her work as a physician.

Professional Experience

• Hospitalist and Clinical Leader (2010 - present) at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, providing comprehensive care to hospitalized patients.
• Chief Resident in Internal Medicine (2007 - 2010) at Coney Island Hospital, New York, with leadership and coordination responsibilities in the medical residency program.
• Surgical Assistant (2005 - 2006) at the Miami Cosmetic Center for Hair Restoration and Cosmetic Surgery, assisting in surgical procedures and patient care.
• Owner and Medical Billing Manager (2004 - 2005) at SSB Medical Management in Miami, overseeing administrative and financial processes related to medical services.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Medical License from the State of Florida.
• Accreditation by the American Board of Internal Medicine (2010).
• Recertification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (2021).
• Provider of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Fundamental Critical Care Support.

Organizations

• Member of the American Physician Association.
• Member of the Society of Hospital Medicine.

Education

• Residency in Internal Medicine in the Coney Island Hospital, New York (2007-2010).
• Advanced Medical Training at the University of Brescia, Kentucky.
• Doctor of Medicine degree awarded by the School of Medicine of the Republic of Uruguay (1995-2003).
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Miranda National High School, Uruguay (1993-1994).