IV infusion therapy in Cutler Bay
Intravenous hydration and vitamin infusions given in a medical office, by a clinician who reviews your history and your kidney function first — because an IV is a medical procedure, not a spa service.
What an infusion actually does
An intravenous infusion places fluid, electrolytes and water-soluble vitamins directly into your bloodstream, bypassing the gut. That is genuinely useful in two situations: when you are dehydrated and not keeping fluids down, and when you have a documented deficiency that you absorb poorly by mouth.
People most often book an infusion after a stomach bug, a long flight, a hard training block, a hangover, a stretch of poor sleep, or while recovering from a viral illness. Rehydration and electrolyte correction will reliably make you feel better in those situations. That part is not controversial.
What we will not claim
Vitamin infusions are widely marketed as treatments for fatigue, immunity, migraine, fibromyalgia, "detox", anti-ageing and hangover prevention. The evidence for most of those claims is thin, and the formulations used — the so-called Myers' cocktail and its variants — are compounded preparations, not FDA-approved drugs for any of those indications.
What is well established is narrower: if you are dehydrated, fluids help. If you are deficient in a given vitamin, replacing it helps. If you are neither, an infusion mostly produces expensive urine and a pleasant hour in a recliner.
We would rather tell you that honestly than sell you a package of ten.
Why we check labs first
Persistent fatigue has causes worth finding. Iron deficiency anaemia, hypothyroidism, B12 deficiency, poorly controlled diabetes, sleep apnoea and depression all present as "I'm exhausted all the time", and none of them is fixed by an infusion. Because this is also a primary care practice, we can run the bloodwork, find the actual cause, and treat that.
If your labs show a real deficiency, we treat it properly and recheck. If they are normal and you simply want hydration before an event or after a rough week, that is a reasonable thing to want, and we will do it safely.
Who should not have an infusion
IV fluid loading is not harmless for everyone. We do not infuse patients with congestive heart failure, significant kidney disease or fluid-overload states without their specialist's input, because the extra volume can be dangerous. High-dose vitamin C is contraindicated in G6PD deficiency and requires caution in anyone with a history of kidney stones. We review your medications, since some interact with the additives used.
These are the questions a drip bar in a shopping centre is unlikely to ask you.
What the appointment is like
You will be seen first, briefly, for a history, blood pressure and a look at any recent labs. The line is placed in an arm vein, and the bag runs over roughly 30 to 60 minutes depending on the volume and additives. You sit in a recliner, you can work or read, and you walk out afterwards. Most people notice the effect of rehydration within a few hours.
Bruising at the IV site is the most common side effect. Vein irritation and, rarely, infiltration can occur. We use a fresh sterile kit for every patient, and the infusion is supervised by a clinician for its duration.
- 30–60 min
- Session length
- $199
- Price from
- Before every first infusion
- Medical review
- None
- Downtime
Orlando Quevedo Yanez, APRN, IMG
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and international medical graduate with more than 20 years of clinical experience, including 12 years in family medicine. Founder of Florida Healthcare Solutions in Cutler Bay. View full profile.
Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary. Always speak with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific situation.
How we run infusions
- Clinician review of your history, medications and kidney function before the first infusion
- Bloodwork available in the same office when fatigue needs a real explanation
- Honest discussion of what the evidence does and does not support
- Contraindications screened — heart failure, kidney disease, G6PD deficiency
- Sterile single-use kit, supervised for the full infusion
- Recliner seating, 30 to 60 minutes, no downtime afterwards
- English and Spanish
Frequently asked questions
How much does an IV infusion cost?
Infusions start at $199 and vary with the volume of fluid and the additives used. You will be told the exact price before anything is started, and there is no obligation to buy a package.
How long does an infusion take?
Plan on about an hour in the office. The infusion itself usually runs 30 to 60 minutes depending on the bag, plus a short review beforehand.
Will an IV drip cure my fatigue?
It depends entirely on why you are tired. If you are dehydrated or genuinely deficient in a vitamin, you will feel better. If your fatigue is caused by anaemia, thyroid disease, sleep apnoea, uncontrolled diabetes or depression, an infusion will not touch it — and those are common. That is why we offer the bloodwork rather than guessing.
Do I need blood tests before an infusion?
Not for simple rehydration in a healthy adult. We do want labs before repeated vitamin infusions, if you have a chronic condition, if you take medications that affect electrolytes or kidney function, or if you are seeking treatment for ongoing fatigue. We can draw them here.
Does it hurt?
You feel the needle going in, the same as any blood draw, and that is the worst of it. After that the line sits in the vein and most people forget it is there. Some additives cause a brief warm flush or a metallic taste.
How often can I have one?
For occasional rehydration there is no fixed limit, though needing frequent infusions is itself a sign something should be investigated. For documented deficiencies we follow a defined course and recheck levels rather than infusing indefinitely.
Is IV vitamin therapy covered by insurance?
Generally no. Wellness and hydration infusions are elective and paid out of pocket. Infusions given to treat a documented medical condition may be billable, and diagnostic bloodwork usually is — we can tell you which applies in your case.
Can anyone have an infusion?
No. We do not infuse patients with congestive heart failure, significant kidney disease or fluid-overload states without input from their specialist, because the added volume can be harmful. High-dose vitamin C is avoided in G6PD deficiency and used cautiously in people who form kidney stones. We screen for all of this first.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a consultation at our Cutler Bay office. We see patients in English and Spanish, and Saturday appointments are available.