Septmeber 8, 2026 – Family medicine physician Claudette Barreto Lopez, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. Dr. Barreto Lopez provides comprehensive primary care with an emphasis on preventive medicine and health maintenance. Her clinical interests include women’s health, nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and she works with patients to incorporate sustainable lifestyle changes that support overall wellness and disease prevention.

Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Barreto Lopez completed her family medicine residency with the Florida International University–Baptist Health Family Medicine Residency, where she also served as wellness chief.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Barreto Lopez to Baptist Health Primary Care,” said Vedner Guerrier, vice president of operations, physician enterprise at Baptist Health. “Her commitment to preventive, patient-centered care supports our goal of providing comprehensive, compassionate care that helps our patients and communities achieve their best health.”

Dr. Barreto Lopez earned her medical degree from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency with the Florida International University–Baptist Health Family Medicine Residency. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Florida Academy of Family Physicians, American Geriatrics Society, National Alliance on Mental Illness and Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.

Dr. Barreto Lopez believes in caring for the whole person and building lasting relationships with patients and their families. “My goal is to partner with patients through every stage of life to promote health, prevent disease and support their individual goals,” she said. “I value open communication, shared decision-making and empowering patients to take an active role in their health.”

Dr. Barreto Lopez will see patients at Baptist Health Primary Care | Family Medicine Center, 15955 SW 96 Street, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33196.

About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 30,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.