Women's health needs shift across decades — contraception and fertility questions in one stage, perimenopause and bone health in another, cardiovascular and cancer risk throughout. A family medicine physician who follows you across all of it sees patterns that a series of one-time visits cannot.
Service overview
Women's Health in Miami, FL
Women's health care in Miami, FL with Lisette Portes, MD includes well-woman exams, Pap smears and cervical cancer screening, contraception counseling, perimenopause and menopause management, breast health and mammogram coordination, bone density screening, and treatment of hormonal and thyroid conditions at the Coral Way office in Miami.
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Women's Primary Care, Delivered by a Woman Physician
Dr. Lisette Portes provides comprehensive women's primary care for adult and senior women throughout Miami-Dade County, coordinating with gynecology, breast imaging, and endocrinology when specialized care is needed.
Women's Health Services
Well-Woman Exams — annual preventive visit including breast and pelvic examination, cervical cancer screening, cardiovascular and metabolic risk assessment, and age-appropriate screening review.
Pap Smears and Cervical Cancer Screening — Pap testing and HPV co-testing on current guideline intervals, with clear explanation of abnormal results and colposcopy referral when indicated.
Contraception Counseling — oral contraceptives, patches, rings, injections, IUD and implant referral, emergency contraception, and safety review for women with migraine, clotting risk, or hypertension.
Perimenopause and Menopause Management — evaluation and treatment of hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, mood changes, vaginal dryness, and irregular cycles, including discussion of hormonal and non-hormonal options and their risks.
Breast Health — clinical breast examination, mammography scheduling and coordination, evaluation of breast pain or lumps, and family risk assessment for BRCA-related concerns.
Bone Health and Osteoporosis — DEXA bone density screening, vitamin D and calcium optimization, fracture risk assessment, and treatment of established osteoporosis.
Urinary and Pelvic Health — urinary tract infections, recurrent UTI prevention, overactive bladder, and pelvic pain evaluation.
Thyroid and Hormonal Disorders — thyroid disease, PCOS-related metabolic care, and abnormal bleeding workup.
Heart Health for Women — cardiovascular risk assessment recognizing that heart disease presents differently in women and remains their leading cause of death.
Mental Health Screening — depression, anxiety, and sleep evaluation.
Preventive Screening Schedule for Women
Cervical cancer screening — Pap every three years from age 21, or Pap with HPV co-testing every five years from age 30, per current guidelines.
Mammography — discussed beginning at age 40, with individualized timing based on family history and risk.
Colorectal cancer screening — beginning at age 45.
Bone density (DEXA) — beginning at age 65, or earlier with risk factors such as early menopause, steroid use, or fracture history.
Blood pressure, lipids, and diabetes screening — on an ongoing schedule set by age and risk.
Thyroid function — when symptoms or risk factors are present.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Family medicine physicians routinely perform Pap smears and well-woman exams. Dr. Portes provides cervical cancer screening in her Miami office and refers to gynecology for colposcopy, procedures, or complex gynecologic conditions.
Many women see only a gynecologist and miss the broader picture — cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid, bone density, and cardiovascular risk. A primary care physician manages your full health, performs routine well-woman care, and coordinates gynecologic referral when specialized care is required.
Guidelines vary, but the conversation should begin at age 40. Women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, dense breast tissue, or genetic risk factors may start earlier. Dr. Portes will set a schedule based on your individual risk.
Yes. Menopause management including hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, vaginal dryness, and bone loss is part of routine women's primary care, with both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options reviewed.
Annually. Even in years when cervical cancer screening is not due, the visit covers breast health, blood pressure, metabolic screening, bone health, mental health, and vaccination.
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Schedule Your Well-Woman Exam in Miami
Call 305-328-5079 or book online with a trusted Miami women's health doctor.