Miami Beach

The mission of Midway Specialty Care Center, as a not-for-profit clinic, is to provide our patients a comprehensive infectious disease care center, with primary care, and access to behavioral health services, gynecological care and nutritional support. Our dedicated team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and pharmacists work to provide total patient care with dignity to those living with an infectious disease.

We accept most commercial insurances. Please call the office in advance to verify if we take your insurance. We also accept Medicaid and Medicare. If you do not have insurance, ask for a case manager to work with you on a self-payment option, using a sliding scale based on your household income and family size.

Claudio D. Tuda MD

Claudio Tuda, MD is a graduate of the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine in Argentina. Dr. Tuda then completed an Internship and Residency at University Hospital “José de San Martín”. After coming to the US, Dr. Tuda was a Fellow / Research Associate in Microbiology and Virology, Department of Pathology at the West Virginia University Hospital. He then completed another Research project titled Special Immunology / AIDS Comprehensive AIDS Program at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Tuda enrolled in another Internship and Residency program in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida and went on to complete a Fellowship in Infectious Disease.

Tuda was enlisted to work as the Program Director for the Internal Medicine Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is Assistant Professor of Medicine/Key Faculty Attending, Infectious Disease Department for University of Miami / Mount Sinai Medical Center, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at NOVA University-Department of Medicine / Osteopathic School of Medicine.

His fields of interest are general infectious disease, HIV and hepatitis C.

Cynthia I. Rivera, MD

Cynthia I Rivera, M.D., F.A.C. P. is an Infectious Diseases specialist and the Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.

Dr. Rivera is a graduate of University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Rivera then moved to Miami to complete an Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. After a year as Chief Medical Resident and another year specializing in medical education, she started her Infectious Diseases fellowship, also at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Upon completion of her Infectious Diseases Fellowship, she joined a private practice. Her interests include: medical education, treatment and prevention of HIV, maintenance of overall sexual health, wellness initiatives and treatment of patients with hepatitis C, both mono-infected and co-infected with HIV. In addition, she serves on the board of directors of Mindo Futures, a 501c3 organization dedicated to health and educational initiatives in rural Ecuador and elsewhere.

Nicholas S. Camps, DO

Nicholas Camps, DO is a part of the Infectious Diseases faculty at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Osteopathic Medical School. Following graduation he completed an Internship and Residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, FL where he was a Chief Medical Resident.

Following Residency, Dr. Camps went on to complete an Infectious Disease fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. Dr. Camps serves as voluntary faculty with the interns and residents.

Dr. Camps’ interests are general Infectious Diseases, HIV and Hepatitis C care.

Patient Responsibilities

All patients are expected to be an active participant in their health care by:

• Assuming responsibility for certain aspects of their care.
• Providing the health care team with a complete medical history including access to prior medical record.
• Preparing for their appointment by bringing a list of their medications and any questions or issues that they have with regard to their diagnosis and treatment.
• Following the Care Plan that the health care team has developed for them and communicating to the health care team any deviation from that plan.
• Contacting the clinic for advice before going to the Emergency Room for non-urgent conditions.
• Working with the care team to learn how to self-manage their care.

Mask and Facial Covering Policy

It is the policy of Midway Specialty Care Center to provide a safe environment for patients and employees. The wearing of masks is an integral factor in preventing the spread of respiratory infections.

Patients/clients will be asked to wear a mask upon arrival at any Midway facility under the following circumstances:

• If the patient/client has any of the following symptoms:
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Breathlessness
  • Skin rash
• When the risk of hospital admissions for communicable respiratory illnesses is “medium” or “high” in the area based on Florida Department of Health Weekly and Bi-Weekly Surveillance Reports.

Midway reserves the right to refuse accommodation for patients who exhibit any signs and or symptoms of respiratory infection and refuse to wear a mask when asked to do so.

All employees are encouraged to wear masks when in close contact with patients/clients.

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