meet our team
Richard S. Bennett, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Serving at:
Ives Estates & Skylake
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. Bennett
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Speed Racer
What is your favorite children's book and why?
Where The Wild Things Are. Favorite for all of my children and grandchildren. A child's imagination is miraculous1
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Hot Wheels
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My Wife. Most caring, giving and proper person I know.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
FAMILY! Running!
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
I love and genuinely care about all people and especially children. They are as real as it gets with no preconceived ideas, no prejudices and only good in their hearts.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
I care and I am genuinely interested in helping parents care for their children. I go out of my way to reduce stress in my parents lives and I truly empathize with their struggles. Parents and children have an innate quality to know who cares and who is interested in their lives, and I believe that is why parents seek me out.
How do you accommodate patients with special needs?
I trained at a very busy hospital, and I took care of many children with special needs. The parents all have my cell phone number and they know they can access me any time day or night.
Jackson Memorial Hospital (1991 - 1994)
I have run one full marathon and a dozen half marathons.
American Academy of Pediatrics, American Osteopathic Academy, On the board of The Matthew Forbes Romer Foundation
facility is nice, new, and clean.
We had a good experience with the doctor. The facility is nice, new, and clean. No complaints.
GR B.
Everyone was very attractive and pleasant.
Everyone was very attractive and pleasant,
HILAIRE B.
Dr. Bennett’s incredible expertise.
We’re truly fortunate to have Dr. Bennett’s incredible expertise and gentle care all these years.
Kristin J.
I will always have my kids as patients at Pediatric Associates.
I over love this location along with everyone in there is so very pleasant from the staff to the incredible doctors I will always have my kids as patients at Pediatric Associates
Sheena G.
Good.
Good
Kimberly F.
I had a great experience at our visit today.
This team is truly amazing and caring. I had a great experience at our visit today.
Cherill S.
hermoso lugar lleno profesionales de la salud.
(Translated by Google) Today I was with my daughter for her first consultation and I want to recommend this beautiful place full of health professionals for our little ones and above all praise the great work of the pediatrician Fabiana Izquierdo, an impressive human quality, thank you all!! A very good place and highly recommended. Susie had fast service, punctual, very happy!!! (Original) Hoy estuve con mi hija para su primer consulta y les quiero recomendar ese hermoso lugar lleno profesionales de la salud para nuestros pequeños y sobre todo exaltar la gran labor de la pediatra Fabiana izquierdo , una calidad humana impresionante , gracias a todos !! Muy buen lugar y súper recomendado fue Susie rápido el servicio , puntuales muy contenta !!!
Jovanna C.
Doctor Lori Colan treated my son so well.
This was my first time at this location and I am pleasantly impressed. Everyone was great and Doctor Lori Colan treated my son so well, asking us to return the following day only to make sure everything was fine with him. She seems like a great doctor and an amazing person! All the nurses were so loving and polite! Front desk lady too was very polite and helpful! Wow, it’s been years I take my kids to Pediatric Associates but this visit is the highlight of all!
fernanda M.
Very convenient.
I have been going to pediatric associates for the past 29 years now. All 3 of my children are patients. My eldest grew out of the practice, but my younger 2 are still there. Has it always been perfect? No! But, I am pleased with how my children are cared for by the staff. Very convenient. Lots of wonderful memories.
Opi
Location is new, clean and organized.
Amazing staff, Dr Bennett is wonderful! Very professional and such a kind human. Me and my baby feel safe and comfortable with him. Location is new, clean and organized. Love it!
Naty C.
Location was great, closer to home.
Location was great, closer to home. My child has been seeing Dr. Bennett for 8 yrs now and as always he is great!
Catherine O.
I love how they take care of my children.
(Translated by Google) They are the best. I love how they take care of my children. The doctors, nurses, assistants and the girl at the front desk are wonderful. 💕💖🙏🏻 (Original) Son los mejores. Adoro como atienden a mis hijos. Las doctoras, enfermeras, asistentes y la chica del front desk son maravillosas. 💕💖🙏🏻
Heidy A.
Great location.
Great location and service overall
Stephanie Benjamin (.
office was super clean and bright and cute.
Everyone was so warm and friendly, excellent care from the Dr and nurses, office was super clean and bright and cute.
zev b.
Made an appointment in the portal for my son.
So happy Pediatric Associates is now in my neighborhood we're used to going to skylake. I love it. Made an appointment in the portal for my son went in and was taken care of. Great docs and staff. My kids are in great hands.
Keya C.
The entire team was great.
The entire team was great 👍🏽
Nouchy
The new office is fantastic!
The new office is fantastic! It’s modern, clean, and kid-friendly, creating a welcoming space for families. The staff is just as caring and professional as ever. Highly recommend!”
Hilda R.
fast service.
Nice office and staff. Very clean and fast service. Thank you
Chanel O.
Fast, professional, friendly service.
Fast, professional,friendly service.
Kenneth G.
took time to listen to what I had to say.
The doctor was very friendly and took time to listen to what I had to say.
April M.
facility is nice, new, and clean.
We had a good experience with the doctor. The facility is nice, new, and clean. No complaints.
GR B.
Everyone was very attractive and pleasant.
Everyone was very attractive and pleasant,
HILAIRE B.
Dr. Bennett’s incredible expertise.
We’re truly fortunate to have Dr. Bennett’s incredible expertise and gentle care all these years.
Kristin J.
I will always have my kids as patients at Pediatric Associates.
I over love this location along with everyone in there is so very pleasant from the staff to the incredible doctors I will always have my kids as patients at Pediatric Associates
Sheena G.
Good.
Good
Kimberly F.
I had a great experience at our visit today.
This team is truly amazing and caring. I had a great experience at our visit today.
Cherill S.
hermoso lugar lleno profesionales de la salud.
(Translated by Google) Today I was with my daughter for her first consultation and I want to recommend this beautiful place full of health professionals for our little ones and above all praise the great work of the pediatrician Fabiana Izquierdo, an impressive human quality, thank you all!! A very good place and highly recommended. Susie had fast service, punctual, very happy!!! (Original) Hoy estuve con mi hija para su primer consulta y les quiero recomendar ese hermoso lugar lleno profesionales de la salud para nuestros pequeños y sobre todo exaltar la gran labor de la pediatra Fabiana izquierdo , una calidad humana impresionante , gracias a todos !! Muy buen lugar y súper recomendado fue Susie rápido el servicio , puntuales muy contenta !!!
Jovanna C.
Doctor Lori Colan treated my son so well.
This was my first time at this location and I am pleasantly impressed. Everyone was great and Doctor Lori Colan treated my son so well, asking us to return the following day only to make sure everything was fine with him. She seems like a great doctor and an amazing person! All the nurses were so loving and polite! Front desk lady too was very polite and helpful! Wow, it’s been years I take my kids to Pediatric Associates but this visit is the highlight of all!
fernanda M.
Very convenient.
I have been going to pediatric associates for the past 29 years now. All 3 of my children are patients. My eldest grew out of the practice, but my younger 2 are still there. Has it always been perfect? No! But, I am pleased with how my children are cared for by the staff. Very convenient. Lots of wonderful memories.
Opi
Location is new, clean and organized.
Amazing staff, Dr Bennett is wonderful! Very professional and such a kind human. Me and my baby feel safe and comfortable with him. Location is new, clean and organized. Love it!
Naty C.
Location was great, closer to home.
Location was great, closer to home. My child has been seeing Dr. Bennett for 8 yrs now and as always he is great!
Catherine O.
I love how they take care of my children.
(Translated by Google) They are the best. I love how they take care of my children. The doctors, nurses, assistants and the girl at the front desk are wonderful. 💕💖🙏🏻 (Original) Son los mejores. Adoro como atienden a mis hijos. Las doctoras, enfermeras, asistentes y la chica del front desk son maravillosas. 💕💖🙏🏻
Heidy A.
Great location.
Great location and service overall
Stephanie Benjamin (.
office was super clean and bright and cute.
Everyone was so warm and friendly, excellent care from the Dr and nurses, office was super clean and bright and cute.
zev b.
Made an appointment in the portal for my son.
So happy Pediatric Associates is now in my neighborhood we're used to going to skylake. I love it. Made an appointment in the portal for my son went in and was taken care of. Great docs and staff. My kids are in great hands.
Keya C.
The entire team was great.
The entire team was great 👍🏽
Nouchy
The new office is fantastic!
The new office is fantastic! It’s modern, clean, and kid-friendly, creating a welcoming space for families. The staff is just as caring and professional as ever. Highly recommend!”
Hilda R.
fast service.
Nice office and staff. Very clean and fast service. Thank you
Chanel O.
Fast, professional, friendly service.
Fast, professional,friendly service.
Kenneth G.
took time to listen to what I had to say.
The doctor was very friendly and took time to listen to what I had to say.
April M.
Visit Dr. Bennett at this additional location:
Skylake | Miami, FL
- Monday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Tuesday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Wednesday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Thursday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Friday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Saturday: 8AM–8PM
- Sunday: 12PM–5PM
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