Empowering High‑Performing Sites.
Accelerating Clinical Trials.
We are a Site Management Organization (SMO) supporting clinical research sites throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. Our mission is to be the trusted operational partner for sponsors and CROs, providing efficient, compliant, and scalable site management solutions that accelerate study start-up, strengthen patient recruitment and retention, optimize site performance, and ensure high-quality, compliant trial execution.
Why We Stand Out for CROs & Sponsors
Every operational workflow at South FL Clinical Research is engineered around what global pharmaceutical sponsors and contract research organizations value most: speed to activation, audit-ready data, and dependable enrollment.
01 Rapid Study Start-Up
Streamlined regulatory workflows, pre-approved central IRB templates (WCG, Advarra), and expedited legal & budget contract execution to get your trial enrolling immediately.
02 90% Data Query Resolution
Full-time, certified Clinical Research Coordinators proficient in Rave, Veeva, InForm, and Medidata ensure audit-ready CRFs and rapid data locks.
03 Highly Diverse Patient Pool
Direct access to over 3.2 million diverse residents across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
SMO Performance & Sponsor Confidence
Measurable performance across our research network, with the capabilities, connectivity, and operational support that sponsors and CROs can rely on.
Years of Research Experience
More than a decade of experience supporting clinical research and investigators across South Florida.
Clinical Studies
Experience supporting clinical research programs across multiple therapeutic areas and phases of development.
Research Sites & Healthcare Partners
A connected network of research sites and healthcare organizations supporting access to diverse patient populations.
Investigators
A network of experienced investigators and clinical research leaders across diverse therapeutic specialties.
Sponsors who have trusted us
Partnership with Global pharmaceutical organization and small to midsized CROs.
Verified study performance metrics and reference contacts from previous CRO trial managers available upon CDA execution.
Accelerate Clinical Trial Execution & Data Quality
Submit your study protocol details or site feasibility evaluation request. Our regulatory and clinical operations team responds with enrollment feasibility projections, PI qualifications, and CDA turnaround within 4 hours.
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4-Hour Feasibility Response
Direct communication with our Director of Clinical Research and Site Feasibility Coordinator.
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Rapid CDA & Budget Execution
Pre-executed master CDAs with major CROs and standardized CTA contract workflows.
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Pre-Screened Diverse Patient Database
Access to a documented South Florida patient database ready for protocol pre-screening.
Thank you for contacting South FL Clinical Research
Our regulatory team will review your protocol requirements and get back to you at the email address you provided.
Physician & Investigator Network
Our network of board-certified Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators brings together experienced clinical research leaders across South Florida. Supported by more than 18 years of continuous experience in ICH-GCP–compliant sponsor study execution, our investigator network provides sponsors and CROs with experienced clinical leadership and site-level expertise.
Aimee Gonzalez
Doctor of Medicine
Family Medicine
Ubaldo Miranda PhD
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy
Family Medicine
Zaid Rana,
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
George Yatzkan
Doctor of MedicinePulmonary and Critical Care
Internal MedicineSFCR / On-Site Research Capabilities
Join our physician network and access the infrastructure, regulatory support, and clinical researchopportunities you need to conduct sponsor-backed trials.
- 24/7 Monitored Freezers (-20°C & -80°C)
- Secure Investigational Pharmacy
- Private CRA SDV / Monitor Suites
- CLIA-Waived On-Site Diagnostic Lab
Physician & Investigator Recruitment
Are you a South Florida physician looking to expand your practice into Phase II–IV sponsor clinical trials? Our regulatory team handles contracts, IRB filings, and CRC staffing.
Inquire About Joining Our NetworkFrequently Asked Questions for CROs & Sponsors
Everything your clinical trial managers, study start-up associates, and QA leads need to know about conducting a protocol at South FL Clinical Research.
Our average CDA-to-SIV activation timeline is under 14 calendar days. We use standardized, sponsor-friendly CTA templates, pre-approved central IRB submissions (WCG, Advarra), and dedicated in-house contract negotiators who respond to budget proposals within 48 hours.
We operate as an independent clinical research center and work with central IRBs including WCG, Advarra, and Sterling IRB. We do not require local hospital IRB committees, eliminating institutional delays.
We maintain a metric of over 98% query resolution within 24 hours. Every study is assigned an ICH-GCP certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) and a Quality Assurance specialist who conduct daily EDC data entry across Medidata Rave, Veeva Vault, and Oracle InForm.
Across more than 14 years of conducting Phase I–IV clinical trials, South FL Clinical Research has maintained a strong commitment to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and quality assurance across sponsor-directed audits.
We leverage a proprietary database of pre-screened South Florida patients, community medical network partnerships, and bilingual recruitment specialists (English / Spanish / Haitian Creole). Retention is supported by complimentary patient transportation and flexible weekend clinic hours.
Our facilities feature secure, biometrically controlled investigational pharmacies with 24/7 temperature monitoring (ambient, -20°C, -80°C freezers), CLIA-waived diagnostic labs, dedicated infusion suites, and private monitor rooms with high-speed remote SDV access.
Have a protocol-specific equipment or PI qualification question? Write to feasibility@sfcresearch.org
Institutional History & Milestones
From South Florida Cardiology Pioneer to Global CRO Partner
Since 2012, South FL Clinical Research has expanded across two dedicated research campuses, closing over 150 clinical trials.
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2012 Milestone 1
Foundation in South Florida
Founded in Coral Gables by Dr. Carlos R. Mendez as a dedicated clinical research site focused on cardiovascular and internal medicine trials.
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2013 Milestone 2
Expansion into Multi-Therapeutic Trials
Opened our second dedicated clinical facility in Fort Lauderdale, adding neurology, immunology, and metabolic disorder Phase II–III capabilities.
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2018 Milestone 3
100th Closed Clinical Trial Milestone
Surpassed 100 successfully closed sponsor studies and achieved top-enrolling site status for six global biopharma sponsors.
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2022 Milestone 4
Next-Gen EDC & Remote SDV Integration
Deployed advanced electronic source capture and private high-speed monitor suites for CRO CRAs, reducing average data query turnaround.
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2026 Milestone 5
Expanded Sponsor & CRO Network
Now partnering with over 40 global sponsors and CROs across 150+ closed studies, offering under-14-day study start-up and broad diverse patient reach.