Valerie Marie Panzarino, MD
Pediatric Nephrology
4.9 out of 5,
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.
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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
USF Health Sciences Center
Undergraduate, Biology, 1986
University of Minnesota -RUMINCO Ltd
Fellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1997
USF College of Medicine
Internship, Pediatrics, 1991
USF College of Medicine
Medical School, 1990
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology
Verified 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
76 ratings,
12 reviews
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.
7/20/2025
Our visit with Dr. Panzarino was exceptional. We aligned quickly on our son's plan of care, and every step of the way she made us feel empowered and understood as parents. She had a warm way of creating a very therapeutic space, where we felt heard and welcomed.
6/14/2025
Dr. Panzarino is excellent, kind and very knowledgeable about the condition of my son. Always paying attention to our questions and answering them. She is very humble and very helpful with everything.
5/26/2025
Providers were amazing at listening and asking questions, then coming up with a plan
5/14/2025
Doctor and the NP were friendly, empathetic and listened / answered all of your questions with no hurry. I am so appreciated.
Insurance Coverage
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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)
CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21)
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 Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
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
