IRMIE is a private multi-specialty medical institute in Baní, Dominican Republic. The center treats both children and adults. Main specialties include pediatrics, cardiology, gynecology, and urology. Specialized dental care and maxillofacial surgery are also available. Dr. Sara Tolentino founded the institute in 2012. Its medical team has 63 doctors. Dedicated units handle cardiovascular care and intensive care.
Diagnostic tools include 3D CT scans, X-rays, and Doppler ultrasound. The dental department offers orthodontics, oral implantology, and pediatric dentistry. Surgical options include cataract surgery and various ENT procedures. IRMIE also runs a home-care program called IRMIE en Casa. This service helps patients who cannot travel to the center. The institute also organizes community breast cancer screening drives.
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