Adriana Arenas, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as Nonsurgical Spine Care Physician

MIAMI, FL – January 6, 2026 – Adriana Arenas, M.D., is a board-certified nonsurgical spine care physician at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with spine conditions, neurologic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders, with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life.

Dr. Arenas’ clinical interests include electrodiagnostic medicine such as nerve conduction studies and electromyography, nerve blocks under ultrasound guidance and skin biopsy for the diagnosis of small fiber neuropathy. She has extensive experience in spasticity management using botulinum toxins, performing injections for conditions such as sialorrhea, cervical dystonia, temporomandibular joint disorders and migraines. In addition, she provides care for amputees, wheelchair evaluations and orthotic prescriptions for limb and spine support.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Arenas to our highly skilled team of medical specialists, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Ronald Tolchin, D.O., chair of nonsurgical spine care and rehabilitation and the Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Pain and Rehabilitative Medicine at Miami Neuroscience Institute.

Dr. Arenas earned her medical degree from Universidad El Bosque School of Medicine in Bogotá, Colombia. She completed an internship at Miami Children’s Hospital (now Nicklaus Children’s Hospital) and served as chief resident during her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Her training emphasized functional restoration, neurologic rehabilitation and nonsurgical spine care, forming the foundation for her comprehensive clinical approach.

Dedicated to advancing medical knowledge, Dr. Arenas has shared her expertise by publishing in medical journals, teaching future physicians and participating in clinical research.

Dr. Arenas’ care philosophy centers on functional improvement, prevention of complications and building strong partnerships with patients and families. “Rehabilitation is a team effort,” she said. “I take time to understand each patient’s expectations because when we work closely together, we can create a plan that restores independence and supports long-term well-being. Collaboration with therapists and medical specialists ensures patients receive coordinated, compassionate care.”

Dr. Arenas is fluent in English and Spanish and conversational in Portuguese. She will see patients at 8950 N. Kendall Dr., Ste. 104W, Miami.

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 29,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.