Dr. Lourdes Lizzette Varela-Batista, MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

5/5(6)

1910 SW 18th Ct Ocala FL, 34471 Show map

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Lourdes L. Varela-Batista, MD, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation who diagnoses and treats patients at Florida Pain and Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, Florida. Furthermore, she has staff memberships at several local hospitals. As a pain medicine and rehabilitation, she specializes in a wide variety of treatments for the musculoskeletal system including the muscles, bones, and associated nerves, ligaments, tendons, and other disorders that cause pain and/or difficulty with functioning. Moreover, she has an impressive professional journey that spans sixteen years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, neuropathy, post-spine surgery pain, vertebral compression fracture and arthritis.

Education and Training

University Of Puerto RIco Mayaguez Campus BS Industrial Engineering and Pre Med Courses 2008

New york medical college MD 2012

Univeristy of san antonio health science center Physical medicine and rehabilitation 2016

Board Certification

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Dr. Lourdes Lizzette Varela-Batista, MD

Dr. Lourdes Lizzette Varela-Batista, MD's Expert Contributions

My Answers

Is it a good idea to soak a sprained ankle in hot water?
Yes, I usually recommend using epsom salt in your water to help with soft tissue swelling and pain. You might want to consider some therapy aimed at improving the strength of your ankle muscles to prevent it from getting any other sprains. READ MORE
Is frequent consumption of ibuprofen bad?
Long-term use of ibuprofen can cause damage to the kidneys and reflux problems. It's always good to have it with food or milk. I would get a check from your primary care physician to make sure your kidneys are working fine. READ MORE
What can I do to help with my hip pain?
First, we would need to find the reason for you hip pain. Ocassionally back problems can be reflected into the hip area. Also, there are many structures around the hip that can cause pain like muscles that are too tight, or even a bursa we have on the outside of the hip called the greater trochanter bursa. A thorough evaluation of hip pain would be done prior to initiating any treatment plan. READ MORE

Awards

Excellent clinical skills 2015 University health science center san antonio nursing staff

Professional Memberships

American College Of Physicians Member
AAPMR Member
American Medical Association Alliance, Inc.
Florida Medical Association

Professional Society Memberships

Florida Medical Association, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

Quality Care and spending time with her patients. She wants to make a difference in her patients\' lives.

Hobbies / Sports

Horses, Mountain Biking

Favorite professional publications

Journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, JAMA

Dr. Lourdes Lizzette Varela-Batista, MD's Practice location

Florida Pain and Rehabilitation Center

1910 SW 18th Ct -
Ocala, FL 34471

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www.flpnr.com

Mon:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Dr. Lourdes Lizzette Varela-Batista, MD's reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Varela-Batista

5.0

Based on 6 reviews

Dr. Lourdes Lizzette Varela-Batista, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Nestor
(5)
One word.......Awesome
Victor
(5)
She is awesome explains everything I ask
Donald
(5)
Best doctor
(5)
Compassion and kindness the best one
(5)
The best doctor in Ocala
Jane
(5)
She's awesome! Needs cafe bustelo in surgery center :)
Sheryl
(5)
I really love all the people in this office. but sometimes feel like I am being shuffled around.
Bob
(5)
Best doctor in Ocala.
Lillian
(5)
Always pleasant and very attentive to my needs.
(3)
The front desk person, Jessica, I believe her name is, is a nightmare. I am finally writing this as she is not her today. Wow, and what a relief it is in this office! And when I say nightmare, I mean nightmare literally. I have have nightmares about her the night before my appointments. People who come in here are in pain to begin with, and for her to treat them with the disrespect that she does is uncalled for. She conducts herself the same way on the telephone. At first I thought it was just me that she mistreated, but I then noticed she treats even the very elderly the same. She is combative, and argumentative with everyone. Shaming people loudly if she feels that the payment they are making are not sufficient in her opinion. Anyway, I'm just waiting for my prescriptions, and had the time. I will get off my soap now. In ending, Christine, and Lisa are on the opposite end of the spectrum , always nice, friendly, helpful, and courteous!
Ann
(5)
She is very easy to talk to . She sees patients on time. She is very professional. I will definitely recommend her to friends.
Dennis
(5)
Your the greatest . As painless as could be
Jesus
(5)
Amazing Dr. well versed in her craft and also bilingual if you only speak Spanish!
Luis
(5)
Best dr I have seen mis lourdes listen to you ï£¿Ã¼Ã²Ã‘ï£¿Ã¼Ã²Ã‘ï£¿Ã¼Ã²Ã‘ï£¿Ã¼Ã²Ã‘ï£¿Ã¼Ã²Ã‘
Bridget
(5)
Dr. Varela is the BEST!
(5)
Awesome doctor!
Judy
(5)
5 stars
William
(5)
Very good
(5)
Awesome, awesome! She and her staff are incredibly considerate and do everything they can for the patient!
John
(5)
Great doctor,beautiful attitude.
Leo
(5)
Grate doc love her
Kelly
(5)
She is so kind and really listens to what I'm saving. S Her kindness and bedside manner are amazing. Thanks doc!!
Geneva
(5)
Excellent
Donald
(5)
Very
James
(5)
Every visit just gets better my favorite doctor
Susan
(5)
Personal, kind,outstanding doctor, also she cares deeply.
Marsha
(5)
Best procedure really helps
Kevin
(4)
Wonderful bed side manner and a great doctor.
(5)
She is the best
(5)
Best Dr Ever.... You Rock.
John
(5)
Excellent!!!
Susan
(5)
Outstanding,compassionate, careing.
Howard
(5)
Absolutely great
(5)
Awesome DR
Reverly
(5)
Professional,helpful, understanding Listens to you and answers questions A wonderful addition to this pratice
Christy
(5)
Very good visit, very helpful and informative, overall excellent visit.
Nancy
(5)
She is very gent
Roberta
(5)
Great ï£¿Ã¼Ã«Ã¸
Joe
(5)
Wonderful loving and caring doctor with a great bedside manner
Jeffrey
(5)
dr. Varela is a great doctor. She listens to what you have to say and doesn't rush. I would recommend her to everyone!
Bob
(5)
Dr. Varela was very knowledgeable and proficient. She injected my right shoulder. Almost immediately the pain diminished to about 50 percent. As I sit here waiting to be scheduled for the next appointment and the pain is steadily going away. The procedure was relatively pain free. Thank you, Dr. Varela! Bob Couch
Charlie
(5)
Phenomenal ! Been a nurse since 1981. I only wish more docs were as knowledgable and compassionate as sh has been
(5)
Sweet doctor
Lori
(5)
Fast,friendly efficient a pleasure to be under her care
Karen
(5)
She is amazing. Always helpful. And concern. We appreciate her
John
(5)
An excellent, caring physician!!!
Michele
(5)
Excellent
Cheryl
(5)
She's aw. E some. And caring
Paul
(5)
Thorough, professional and pleasant physician --- excellent listener. Engenders trust on the part of a patient. Highly recommended.
(5)
Great doctor with great bedside manners. Very thorough, highly recommend
Kathleen
(5)
Caring, excellent bedside manner. Would recommend her to anyone with any pain issues.
Nancy. h
(5)
Excellent...thank you
M
(5)
great!
(5)
Sweet and friendly
(5)
Great
Shirley
(5)
Dr Varela- Batista is wonderful. She is very concerned about her patients and addresses all of my questions. Her professionalism and care are second to none and she is the only doctor who was able to find the reason for my pain.
(5)
Best dr ever!!
M
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Great

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Get to know Dr. Varela-Batista trained pain specialist and board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) physician.

Dr. Varela-Batista specializes in a wide variety of treatments for the musculoskeletal system including the muscles, bones, and associated nerves, ligaments, tendons, and other disorders that cause pain and/or difficulty with functioning. She specializes in chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, neuropathy, post-spine surgery pain, vertebral compression fracture and arthritis.

Dr. Varela-Batista received her undergraduate degree from University of Puerto Rico and graduated with honors from New York Medical College (NYMC). New York Med is a private biomedical health sciences university based in Valhalla, New York and part of the Touro College and University System. Dr. Varela completed her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.

She is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

PM&R physicians like Dr. Varela-Batista evaluate and treat injuries, illnesses, and disability, and are experts in designing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans. Physiatrists utilize cutting‐edge as well as time‐tested treatments to maximize function and quality of life.

Learn More about Dr. Valera-Batista:

Learn more through the Florida Pain and Rehabilitation website: https://www.flpnr.com/meet-our-staff/#staff-varela-batista