Personalized medicine with
Dr. Luis E. Santana Alcantara
Family Physician & Hospitalist focused on clear communication, clinically sound decisions, and treating every patient like family.
Your direct line to care
Whether you are being seen in the hospital or following up as an outpatient, the goal is the same: safe, thoughtful, and efficient care.
About Dr. Luis
Bridging hospital care and ongoing primary care with one consistent voice.
Clinical focus
Dr. Luis E. Santana Alcantara is a Family Physician and Hospitalist with broad experience managing acute medical conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and ensuring safe transitions between the hospital and home.
His approach balances evidence-based medicine with real-world practicality, helping patients and families understand their diagnoses, treatment options, and next steps clearly.
Healthcare can feel overwhelming—especially when you or a loved one is in the hospital. The goal of this practice and this website is to create a clear, calm point of contact: a place where you can understand your care plan and know what comes next.
From admission to discharge and follow-up, Dr. Santana focuses on three pillars:
- Safety: Evidence-based decisions and close monitoring.
- Clarity: Plain-language explanations for patients and families.
- Continuity: Thoughtful handoffs and follow-up planning.
This site will gradually include educational resources, FAQs, and simple tools to help you prepare for procedures, hospital stays, and primary care visits.
Clinical Services
Areas where Dr. Santana is most commonly involved in patient care.
Hospital Medicine
Management of adult medical inpatients, coordination with specialists, and daily updates on diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.
Conditions often include infections, heart and lung disease, metabolic issues, and more.Family Medicine Background
Training in Family Medicine allows a broad, whole-patient perspective—considering chronic conditions, medications, and social factors when making hospital decisions.
Focus on continuity and long-term outcomes, not just the admission.Care Transitions & Follow-up
Attention to safe discharge, clear instructions, and communication with outpatient providers to reduce readmissions and confusion after leaving the hospital.
Includes medication reconciliation, red-flag symptoms, and follow-up planning.For Patients & Families
Simple guidance to help you feel more prepared and in control.
Before a Hospital Stay
Bring a current medication list, a brief medical history, and contact information for your primary care physician and key family members.
During Your Admission
Ask questions, take notes, and make sure you understand why each test or medication is being ordered. You deserve clear answers.
After Discharge
Carefully follow discharge instructions and keep your follow-up appointments. If something feels wrong or unclear, reach out early.
Contact & Appointment Requests
For non-emergency questions, you can use the form below or contact the office directly.
Direct Contact
Luis E. Santana Alcantara, MD
Family Physician / Hospitalist
Phone: 786-253-9451
Email (Professional): Luissantana.md@gmail.com
Email (Practice): info@DoctorLuis.net
If you are an existing patient from a hospital admission, please include the hospital name and approximate date of your stay so we can better assist you.