Valerie Marie Panzarino, MD
Pediatric Nephrology
4.9
64 ratings, 15 comments
409 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606
Office Number
813-821-8046Fax Number
813-259-8765
New Patient Visits
Dr. Panzarino specializes in pediatric nephrology. She is the Division Chief and an Associate Professor of pediatrics in the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine.
About Valerie
Specialties
Pediatric Nephrology
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
USF College of Medicine
Residency, Pediatrics, 1993
University of Minnesota -RUMINCO Ltd
Fellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1997
USF College of Medicine
Internship, Pediatrics, 1991
USF College of Medicine
Medical School, 1990
USF Health Sciences Center
Undergraduate, Biology, 1986
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology
Patient Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
64 ratings,
15 reviews
6/11/2026
Dr.Panzarino is always so kind and informative! She has seen our daughter since she was born for 7 years now. We love her and will never switch!!
6/10/2026
Dr Panzarino is amazing. She is very thorough and knowledgeable, plus she speaks to us on our level about what is happening, why, and how we move forward from here. She is amazing.
6/5/2026
Extremely satisfied
6/3/2026
You did a great job by taking care of my son.
4/13/2026
Dr Valerie panzarino is the most amazing doctor I would not trade her in for anyone she knows her stuff she is amazing with my child she is very personable she covers all the bases. If I ever have a question or a problem we always get to the bottom of it I really think that Mrs Valerie panzarino is the best and very loved
4/10/2026
Good
4/9/2026
The provider was very kind and listened to all of my concerns
2/28/2026
I can not say enough good about Dr Panzarino. She is excellent!
2/27/2026
Dr.valerie payed none of my concerns any attention after asking multiple times she told.me she didnt know but it was fine which is the dumbest shit I ever heard
2/4/2026
Dr Panzarino and her assistant were great. Dr Panzarino was very friendly, professional and helped put myself and my son at ease. She answered all my questions in a way that I could understand her. Feel very confident in her care.
1/14/2026
Dr. Panzarino was one of the best doctors I have ever encountered. She was so knowledgeable, friendly and nice! She made my child feel safe and comfortable. She provided explanations to every question, no matter how small. And really took her time with us. I really appreciate her diligence and experience!
1/9/2026
Dr. P and her staff are patient, thorough and do a wonderful job explaining everything in a way that's easy to understand, which invites parents to trust her recommendations. My son and I always feel Incredibly well taken care of after every visit with her.
12/31/2025
Dr. Panzarino is a wonderful doctor. She always listens and makes recommendations based on test results and my needs.
11/6/2025
Exceptional doctor. Don't find too many doctors that spend the time and answer questions like she did. Highly educated and amazing bedside manner
10/31/2025
Dr Panzarino is an excellent doctor. She has always made Chance very comfortable and is always educating him about his condition. She listens to him and always talks to him at his level so that he understands.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna Better Health Medicaid & Healthy Kids
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
Ag Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-BlueCare (Health Options)
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC)
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Clear Health Alliance Medicaid (CHA)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Galaxy Health Network
Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
InnovAge (PACE)
Molina Children's Medical Services (CMS)
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO)
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO and Healthy Kids
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
TRICARE Prime Demo (CareSource Military & Veterans)
TRICARE Select (Humana Military)
Truli for Health
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
United Healthcare Exchange Plans
United Healthcare Medicaid
United Healthcare Medicare HMO and PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO