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HealingMaps Take: Gentera operates on a concierge medicine model in upscale Coral Gables. The International Peptide Society membership signals genuine peptide expertise rather than a bolt on offering. Two physicians with complementary specialties (internal medicine and orthopedic surgery) can address a wide range of peptide applications. The concierge model means higher cost but more personalized attention.
Gentera Center doesn’t list specific peptide compounds on its listing — about 1 in 7 of the 30+ Florida peptide clinics in our directory share that pattern, while the deepest menu in Florida we’ve reviewed offers 18 compounds. The clinic is physician-led (MD or DO); about two-thirds of Florida peptide clinics in our directory are. See our full editorial roundup of Miami peptide clinics for how this listing fits into the metro picture.
✓ Last verified: March 26, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Review Scores | Yelp: 11 reviews |
| Location | Coral Gables, Florida |
| Address | 550 Biltmore Way, Suite 101, Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
| Phone | (305) 424-5775 |
| Website | genteramed.com |
| Treatments | Personalized peptide protocols (specific compounds determined during consultation) |
| Conditions Treated | Anti-aging, wellness optimization, preventive medicine |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Cost | N/A (concierge model) |
| Insurance | Cash pay (concierge) |
| Clinical Lead | Dr. Ricardo Perez, M.D. — Internal medicine, Medical College of Georgia residency, former Baptist Hospital attending; Dr. John Phillip Wilkerson Jr., M.D. — Board certified orthopedic surgeon |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Ricardo Perez, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1689836348, with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine and a primary practice address in Pinecrest, FL. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2008. NPPES record verified 2026-05-08. Dr. Ricardo Perez’s NPI tenure is among the more recently licensed of the 17 Florida peptide providers we’ve verified in NPPES (longest-tenured peer registered in 2005; cohort median 2006).
What this means for you: In the US, any actively state-licensed physician can legally prescribe compounded peptides — board certification in a specific specialty isn’t required for peptide prescriptions. Internal Medicine training focuses on chronic-disease and metabolic care that aligns with GLP-1 weight-loss and longevity peptide protocols.
Typical Peptide Therapy Cost in the U.S.
National peptide therapy pricing — based on 487 verified peptide clinics in our directory (April 2026 data). Adjust the calculator below to model your own protocol.
How Much Will Peptide Therapy Cost?
Estimate your monthly and program cost based on HealingMaps proprietary clinic pricing data across 487 verified peptide clinics.
Ongoing monthly
$200–$500
Range: $99–$600/mo
First month (incl. consult + labs)
$550
Range: $449–$950
Estimated program total
$1,550
Range: $944–$3,950
First-month setup varies. Some clinics bundle it; others bill consult + labs separately. Ask this clinic for exact pricing.
Select a peptide program to see pricing context.
Is Gentera Center the right fit for you?
✓ Choose Gentera Center if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to Coral Gables — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
- You want a physician-led practice (MD/DO).
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need to start treatment within the same week. Most peptide programs require baseline labs (1-3 days) plus pharmacy fulfillment (a few more days) before your first dose — plan on 1-3 weeks from consult call to first injection.
- You’re shopping primarily on price and need per-compound rates published up front. Most clinics share specific pricing only on the consult call. Use our cost calculator above for ballpark estimates and confirm specifics with the clinic.
- You want to compare specific compounds before booking — this listing doesn’t publish a compound menu, so you’ll have to ask on the consult call.
- You want a clinic that publicly states its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy — this listing doesn’t disclose sourcing.
What to Expect at Your First Gentera Center Appointment
- Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
- Baseline lab work — this clinic’s listing explicitly mentions baseline labs as part of intake. Typical panels include CBC, CMP, hormone (testosterone or sex hormone panel for relevant protocols), lipid panel, and HbA1c. Confirm exactly which markers are drawn and whether labs happen on-site or via a national partner. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what each panel actually tells you.
- Protocol design — this listing doesn’t publish a compound menu, so the protocol your provider selects will only become clear during the consult. Ask which peptides they actually prescribe before you commit to a program.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — The clinic doesn’t publicly state its 503A or 503B sourcing, so confirm fulfillment timing on your consult call (in-state-only vs. nationwide; compounded-after-Rx vs. pre-batched).
- Self-administration training — for injectable peptides, the clinic walks you through subcutaneous injection technique, needle handling, refrigeration, and rotation sites.
- Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment.
Most Gentera Center patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your Gentera Center Consult Call
The questions below are pulled from the gaps in this specific listing — areas the clinic doesn’t publicly answer that you should clarify before booking. Each one is designed to get you a useful answer in 30 seconds or less.
- “What peptides do you actually prescribe?” The listing doesn’t publish a compound menu — get a real list before booking.
- “Is your compounding pharmacy 503A or 503B, and which specific pharmacy do you use?” The class affects whether your prescription is custom-compounded (503A) or pre-batched (503B), and whether they can ship across state lines.
- “How long has the clinical lead been prescribing peptides specifically?” A long medical career doesn’t always mean long peptide-specific experience — those are different track records.
- “What’s included in your baseline lab panel, and do I need to fast?” The listing mentions labs — confirm exactly which markers (CBC, CMP, hormone panel, lipids) so you know what you’re getting.
- “What’s the total first-month cost — consult fee, labs, and initial prescription combined?” First-month all-in is usually 1.5–2× the recurring monthly cost. Ask for an itemized breakdown.
- “Is follow-up telehealth-friendly, or are in-person visits required at every milestone?” The listing doesn’t mention telehealth — important to know if you travel or move.
- “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.
Patient Review
“The concierge experience at Gentera is worth it. Dr. Perez spends real time with you and builds a protocol that actually makes sense for your body. — Yelp Review”
About Gentera Center for Precision Medicine
Gentera Center for Precision and Concierge Medicine is located on Biltmore Way in Coral Gables. Dr. Ricardo Perez leads the practice with a background in internal medicine and former attending physician experience at Baptist Hospital of Miami. Dr. John Phillip Wilkerson Jr., a board certified orthopedic surgeon, rounds out the clinical team. The practice holds International Peptide Society membership and takes a precision medicine approach to peptide protocols.
For more on how peptide therapy works, see our guide to peptide therapy.
What People Like
Patients appreciate the concierge model’s extended face time with physicians and the precision medicine approach. The Coral Gables location is convenient for the Gables and South Miami corridor.
What People Don’t Like
Specific peptides are not listed publicly. The concierge model likely carries a premium price point. Only 11 Yelp reviews means a smaller track record compared to competitors.
Getting Started at Gentera Center for Precision Medicine
Contact the clinic to discuss the concierge membership and schedule an initial consultation. The team designs precision protocols based on comprehensive lab work and health history.
Explore more vetted peptide therapy clinics near you in our nationwide directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does Gentera Center offer?
Gentera Center doesn’t publish a specific compound menu on this listing. Ask on the consult call about which peptides — semaglutide, tirzepatide, BPC-157, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, PT-141, etc. — they currently prescribe.
Is the clinical lead at Gentera Center a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Perez is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1689836348, with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine and a primary practice address in Pinecrest, FL. The NPI has been active since 2008.
Does Gentera Center offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Gentera Center doesn’t mention telehealth or virtual visits on its listing. Most peptide clinics require in-person evaluation for the initial consult; some offer virtual follow-ups once a patient is stable. If geography or travel matters to you, ask on the consult call whether they can prescribe and follow up virtually — and which states they’re licensed to do so in.
How does Gentera Center compare to other Florida peptide clinics?
Among verified Florida peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Gentera Center ranks in the bottom half of Florida peptide clinics in the directory by compound depth. Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.
Where is Gentera Center located?
Gentera Center is located in Coral Gables, Florida. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What Florida Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified Florida peptide clinics in our directory + CDC PLACES 2023 (Miami-Dade County, FL) + US Census ACS 5-Year. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most Florida clinics actually offer?
Across Florida peptide clinics in our directory, CJC-1295 appears in 70% of listings; Ipamorelin in 65%; BPC-157 in 65%; Sermorelin in 45%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of Florida listings — including Tesamorelin, Thymosin Alpha-1, Epitalon — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.
How transparent are Florida clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
20% of Florida clinics in our directory openly state whether they use a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. The rest leave the class unstated. The distinction matters for patients — 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions individually after your provider writes them (typically a few-day wait, in-state shipping), while 503B outsourcing facilities pre-batch under direct FDA inspection (often supporting same-visit fulfillment and direct-to-home shipping). Worth asking specifically before you book.
Who’s actually prescribing peptides in Florida?
70% of verified Florida clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Internal Medicine-trained). The remainder are NP/PA-led or don’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Any state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides — but knowing your prescriber’s training and tenure helps you assess fit for your specific protocol.
How deep are Florida peptide menus typically?
The median Florida clinic in our directory publishes 6 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 18; 15% of listings name no specific compounds at all. A wide menu means more options at one clinic; a narrow menu can reflect specialization (e.g. weight-loss-only programs) or limited public disclosure (the clinic prescribes more than it advertises).
What does Miami’s health profile mean for peptide demand?
In Miami-Dade County, 29.5% of adults are obese (CDC PLACES 2023) — roughly at the national average — supporting balanced demand between weight-loss and longevity protocols. Diagnosed diabetes runs at 15.4%. 25.6% of adults lack health insurance — well above national — making cash-pay compounded peptides especially attractive (typically 60-80% cheaper than brand-name GLP-1s).
How many peptide clinics serve Miami?
30+ verified peptide clinics serve Miami-Dade County’s ~2,688K residents (1.2 per 100K) — roughly average peptide-clinic density for U.S. metros. Comparing 3-5 clinics on consult calls is a reasonable benchmark before booking.
Pharmacy sourcing: This clinic doesn’t state its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy partner. The class affects how your prescription is fulfilled — custom-compounded with in-state shipping (503A) versus pre-batched with broader shipping including direct-to-home delivery (503B) — so it’s worth asking before starting any compounded protocol.
How we vetted this clinic
Gentera Center’s named prescriber is verifiable in the CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System — the highest single trust signal we look for. The clinic lists service categories rather than specific peptides. What’s not publicly stated: which pharmacy class (503A vs 503B) handles compounding. Worth asking on your consult call. The clinic also mentions baseline lab work as part of intake. See our full vetting rubric →
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