Alex Funicello
Naples,FL
Summary
I am a dedicated general surgeon combining a background in ICU/Critical Care Medicine, Acute Care Surgery, Inpatient, Outpatient, and Hospice Care. Accomplished in assessing, diagnosing, and performing surgery and treatment plans for patients while integrating individually tailored recommendations for disease prevention and management. I have proven expertise in communicating complex medical information for multicultural patients and family members. I understand the unique requirements in achieving the best possible outcome for each and every patient. I am knowledgeable in many EMR variations and alternate computer medical terminology. I am flexible with the ability to travel or relocate.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Surgeon
Islamorada Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- I see surgery patients and then operate at the centers I am listing in this paragraph. I began work at the Islamorada Medical Center on June 30th, 2023.
• I am employed [per diem for call] at Larkin Community Hospital at 7031 SW 62nd St in South Miami FL, 33143 and at Larkin Community Hospital at Palm Springs [Hialeah] at 1475 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL, 33012.
• I am enrolling to operate at an outpatient surgery center, Hochstein Ambulatory Medical Center [ at this ambulatory center I will be operating on soft tissue cases and hernias with admitting privileges at a local hospital, Larkin Hospital both at the Hialeah and Miami facilities]. This medical center is located at 585 NW 161St, 4th floor, Miami, FL, 33169.
• In addition, I also have received operative privileges to: Miami Regional Surgery Center at 11801 SW 90th St, Suite 202, Miami, FL, 33186, Hollywood Regional Surgery Center at 3475 Sheridan St, Suite 104, Hollywood, FL,
33021, and Palm Beach Gardens Regional Surgery Center at 11030 RCA Center Drive, Suite 3001, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410. I will be operating at these facilities soon.
General Surgeon
HCA Highlights Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
- I accepted work as general surgeon at a temporary position
- I was in active practice
- I was operating and clinically caring for patients
- I accumulated a sizable case log of a variety of general surgery cases.
General Surgeon
US Army
08.2017 - 01.2022
- I was selected for service in the US Army as a General Surgeon[61J] as a Major
- I had gone through and passed the academic/clinical requirements and passed the physical exam
- I had completed the onboarding process and passed the physical exam and the competency tests.
- I had arranged for deployment to BOLC training.
- The Army then had declined my medical malpractice waiver and stated that I would have to wait until another 2 years to re-apply [because my cases have to over 10 years old to apply for service].
- As a result, I continued my search for employment.
General Surgeon
Veterans Administration Medical Center
05.2020 - 10.2020
General Surgeon
St Francis Medical Center/Capital Regional Medical Center
12.2017 - 06.2020
General Surgeon
Pikeville Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2014
General/Trauma Surgeon/Critical Care Medicine
ARH Regional Medical Center
08.2010 - 12.2013
Trauma/General Surgeon
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
05.2009 - 11.2009
General Surgeon
Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center/Montefiore Medical Center
01.2008 - 04.2009
Trauma & General Surgeon
Lutheran Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2006
Researcher - Breast Cancer
Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center
12.2006 - 06.2007
Trauma/Critical Care
Westchester County Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2006
Burn/Plastic Fellowship
Westchester County Medical Center
12.2004 - 06.2005
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Program -
School of General Studies, Columbia University
New York, United StatesApplied Physiology Program - Physiology
Franklin Rosalind University
North Chicago, United StatesBachelor of Arts/Chemistry Major -
New York University
New York, United StatesM.D. -
St. George's University School of Medicine
Granada, United States06.1997
Skills
CORE PROFICIENCIES
Operative general surgeon
Preventive medicine/nutrition
Operative staffing
Resident teaching
Surgical /critical care medicine/trauma
Certification
- American College of Surgeons FACS, 2018
- Board Certified in General Surgery, 2014
- Certified in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, 2016
- New York, #242750
- Florida, #ME98852
- Kentucky, #43674
- New Jersey, #25MA09808800
- Pennsylvania, #MD457016
Postgraduatetraining
- Trauma/Critical Care Fellowship, Westchester County Medical Center
- Burn/Plastic Fellowship, Westchester County Medical Center
- General Surgery Residency, St Francis Medical Center
- General Surgery Internship, Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center (now Montefiore Medical Center)
Licensure & Certifications
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
• American College of Surgeons FACS, 2018
• Board Certified in General Surgery, 2014
• License to Practice in New York: #242750 / Florida # ME98852 / Kentucky #43674/NJ #25MA09808800 /
Pennsylvania#MD457016
• Drug Enforcement Number FF0102549
• Certified in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine 2016
• BLS Certified from 12/10/2021 to 12/2023
• ACLS Certified from 12/10/2021 to 12/2023
Timeline
General Surgeon
Islamorada Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
General Surgeon
HCA Highlights Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
General Surgeon
Veterans Administration Medical Center
05.2020 - 10.2020
General Surgeon
St Francis Medical Center/Capital Regional Medical Center
12.2017 - 06.2020
General Surgeon
US Army
08.2017 - 01.2022
General Surgeon
Pikeville Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2014
General/Trauma Surgeon/Critical Care Medicine
ARH Regional Medical Center
08.2010 - 12.2013
Trauma/General Surgeon
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
05.2009 - 11.2009
General Surgeon
Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center/Montefiore Medical Center
01.2008 - 04.2009
Researcher - Breast Cancer
Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center
12.2006 - 06.2007
Trauma/Critical Care
Westchester County Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2006
Trauma & General Surgeon
Lutheran Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2006
Burn/Plastic Fellowship
Westchester County Medical Center
12.2004 - 06.2005
Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Program -
School of General Studies, Columbia University
Applied Physiology Program - Physiology
Franklin Rosalind University
Bachelor of Arts/Chemistry Major -
New York University
M.D. -
St. George's University School of Medicine
- American College of Surgeons FACS, 2018
- Board Certified in General Surgery, 2014
- Certified in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, 2016
- New York, #242750
- Florida, #ME98852
- Kentucky, #43674
- New Jersey, #25MA09808800
- Pennsylvania, #MD457016
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