About
Dr. Rafail Simon Shnayder, DO, is a family medicine doctor in Aventura, Florida, who trained at Perm State Medical University in Russia, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and practiced general and internal medicine for several years. After immigrating to the United States, he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at Grant Medical Center.
He treats a range of common conditions including hypothyroidism, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, asthma and COPD. His procedures include routine adult exams, adult screening blood tests, cancer screenings, mental and behavioral health evaluation, adult vaccines and chronic condition management. Dr. Shnayder practices at Rafail Shnayder Do, Ora Medical and Dr. Rafail Shnayder - Exclusive Family Medicine, and speaks English, Russian, Polish and Ukrainian. His approach blends traditional medicine, osteopathic whole-person principles, and the practical experience from decades of caring for patients across different life stages.
Conditions Treated
- Arthritis
- Breast cancer screening
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/triglycerides)
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Thyroid disorders
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Asthma
- COPD
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Kidney disease
- Type 2 diabetes
Specialized Treatments
- Adult screening blood tests
- Chronic condition management
- Depression screening
- Men's and women's health
- Preventive wellness screenings
- Routine adult exam
- Adult vaccines
- Colon cancer screening
- Family care
- Mental/behavioral health evaluation
- Primary and preventive care
- Weight loss programs
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Florida
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.