Dr. Ricardo Revilla, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Ricardo Revilla, who serves patients in Key Biscayne, Florida.

A board certified family physician, Dr. Revilla specializes in solving underlying hormone imbalances that lead to widespread, diverse symptoms. He is the Medical Director of the Center for Wellness and Hormonal Balance, a health and wellness center in Key Biscayne, Florida.

Servicing patients from all around the globe, his mission is to provide the highest quality medical care with a level of personalized care for hormone and nutrient imbalances not available anywhere else. Dr. Revilla strives to educate patients so they can make informed decisions about their care and discover how they can conquer their disease or problem rather than just being dragged along for the ride. He accomplishes this by spending ample time with them, patiently listening to their symptoms without judgment, and performing considerable testing before recommending or tailoring their treatment plans.

Educated in Havana, Cuba, Dr. Revilla earned his Medical Degree from the Universidad Superior de Ciencias Médicas. Before bringing his expertise to the United States, he practiced as an anesthesiologist in Cuba. After moving stateside, he continued his training and completed a residency in family practice through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Early in his career, Dr. Revilla accumulated experience working in emergency medicine, frequently seeing patients with hormone imbalances and early signs of aging. That motivated him to seek further training in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, which he now offers for men and women at the Center for Wellness and Hormonal Balance using BioTE® bioidentical hormone pellets. He also provides treatments such as IV nutrient therapy, thyroid optimization, and supplements.

Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Revilla is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

With over three decades of experience in medicine, patients tend to describe Dr. Revilla as warm, charismatic, and approachable. He has an approachable personality and believes individualized care helps patients achieve their best in social, physical, and emotional health with the right therap

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. 

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