Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
Research
US Clinical Clerkships
Interests
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Alfonso M. Ortiz Vargas MD

Alfonso M. Ortiz Vargas MD

Coral Gables,FL

Summary

Board-Certified Nephrologist with training in internal medicine and nephrology, including fellowship training at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Experienced in the management of chronic kidney disease, dialysis patients, hypertension, and inpatient nephrology care. Background includes clinical research, volunteer medical missions, and multidisciplinary patient care. Recognized for excellent communication skills, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nephrologist

Florida Kidney Physicians
Coral Gables, FL
07.2022 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive nephrology care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
  • Manage patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD),hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and dialysis-related complications.
  • Participated in continuing medical education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.

Medical Director

Davita Interamerican Dialysis Center
Miami, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined operational workflows, resulting in improved efficiency and patient satisfaction rates.
  • Mentored medical staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care standards across the dialysis unit.

Affiliated Nephrologist

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Miami, FL
2023 - Current
  • Form part of the Nephrology service on call team
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including internal medicine residents, discussing and managing complex cases, integrating care for chronic kidney disease patients with the latest nephrology research and treatment protocols.
  • Diagnosed and managed complex kidney disorders individualizing treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Nephrology Fellowship Program

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • Katz Family Division of Nephrology and Hypertension

Internal Medicine Residency Program

Bronxcare Hospital Center
Bronx, NY
07.2017 - 06.2020

Assisted Dr. Rodolfo Ortiz, M.D. Nephrologist

Hospital Regional Universitario Cabral Y Báez
Santiago, Dominican Republic
01.2013 - 2016
  • Assisted with nephrology patient evaluations and clinical follow-up.
  • Supported dialysis patient care and clinical documentation.

Intern

Ministerio de Salud Pública (MINSPA)
Moca, Dominican Republic
01.2011 - 2012

Education

M.D. -

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra (PUCMM)
Santiago, Dominican Republic

Skills

  • Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney disease management
  • Fluid balance monitoring
  • Electrolytes imbalance management
  • Glomerular disease diagnosis and treatment
  • Pre-dialysis education

Affiliations

  • American Society of Nephrology
  • Florida Society of Nephrology

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • ECFMG CERTIFICATE issue date: 2014-08
  • Certificate Number: 0-815-599-6
  • ABIM CERTIFICATE issue date: 2021-01
  • ABIM Nephrology certification: 2022-12
  • ABIM ID: 420540
  • USMLE Step 1 score: PASSED (1st attempt) 2011-12
  • USMLE Step 2 CK score: PASSED (1st attempt) 2013-12
  • USMLE Step 2CS score: PASSED (1st attempt) 2014-06
  • USMLE step 3 score: PASSED (1st attempt) 2015-11
  • ABIM Exam score: PASSED (1st attempt) 2020-12
  • ABIM Nephrology score: PASSED (1st attempt) 2022-11

Research

  • Research : Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in terminal end stage renal disease patients receiving hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in the Hospital Regional Universitario José María Cabral y Báez (HRUJMCB). Mentor: Gloria Azcona, M.D. PUCMM. Santiago, Dominican Republic. January 2009 – May 2009.
  • Acute Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Hepatitis in an Immunocompetent Adult. Maleeha Zahid, Nisha Ali, Muhammad Saad, Paul Kelly and Alfonso Ortiz. Published online 2020 Jul 16. American Journal of Case Reports.
  • Acute Atypical Chest Pain from Hemodialysis Access as a Culprit. ABSTRACT: PO1051. American Society of Nephrology. Ortiz, Alfonso, Tabbara, Marwan, Martinez, Laisel, United States Vazquez-Padron, Roberto I., Duque, Juan Camilo.

US Clinical Clerkships

  • Creighton University Medical Center. Omaha, Nebraska. August 2009 – October 2009
  • North Shore LIJ Forest Hills Hospital. Queens, New York. January 2016 – March 2016
  • Physicians Alliance of Connecticut. Orange, Connecticut. July 2016 – August 2016

Interests

Sports (tennis, basketball, baseball, golf), Technology, Movies, Traveling

Timeline

Medical Director

Davita Interamerican Dialysis Center
01.2024 - Current

Nephrologist

Florida Kidney Physicians
07.2022 - Current

Nephrology Fellowship Program

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
07.2020 - 06.2022

Internal Medicine Residency Program

Bronxcare Hospital Center
07.2017 - 06.2020

Assisted Dr. Rodolfo Ortiz, M.D. Nephrologist

Hospital Regional Universitario Cabral Y Báez
01.2013 - 2016

Intern

Ministerio de Salud Pública (MINSPA)
01.2011 - 2012

Affiliated Nephrologist

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
2023 - Current

M.D. -

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra (PUCMM)

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