Community-focused research.
MCMCR
Medical care & research, centered on people
Melgar-Caro Medcenter and Community Research (MCMCR) brings medical care and clinical research together in Miami, Florida. Our team combines clinical experience with a commitment to compassionate care, preventive health, and community connection. Through our Alzheimer’s research program, we also help individuals and families explore opportunities to participate in clinical studies.
What guides our work
Compassionate care
We approach each person with respect, understanding, and attention to their needs.
Research quality
Careful study conduct and reliable data support scientific progress.
Community connection
We connect individuals and families with care information and research opportunities.
Medical care & clinical research
Meet our clinical leadership
Rinaldo Caro, MD
Dr. Caro leads MCMCR’s Alzheimer’s clinical trials and oversees clinical research operations, including infusion-based protocols and cerebrospinal fluid collection.
- Board-Certified in Internal Medicine
- Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program
- 15+ Years of Clinical & Research Experience
Fernando Melgar, MD
Dr. Melgar provides clinical oversight and leads community-based recruitment efforts, supporting study quality and participant care throughout ongoing Alzheimer’s clinical trials.
- Board-Certified in Family Medicine
- Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine
- Clinical Experience in Patient Care & Research
Advancing Alzheimer’s research together
MCMCR participates in national research collaborations, including the Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Consortium (ACTC), bringing clinical expertise and community connection to Alzheimer’s research.