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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Alvaro Lewis Ramos

Portland

Summary

Experienced Emergency Medicine physician with international clinical exposure, specializing in critical care, point-of-care ultrasound, and healthcare systems improvement. Expertise in acute patient management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making in high-acuity settings. Engaged in research on emergency department boarding and healthcare delivery, dedicated to enhancing emergency care in the U.S. and underserved communities in Colombia.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ship doctor on board

Vikand
Davie
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Delivered acute and emergency care on international cruises, including remote areas like Antarctica, ensuring timely patient management.
  • Lead emergency efforts, including trauma care and medical evacuations, ensuring passenger safety.
  • Coordinated with port authorities and medical consultants for emergency responses, facilitating effective and efficient medical interventions.
  • Managed diverse clinical cases in resource-limited settings, improving access to quality medical services for passengers.

Emergency Medicine Physician

Hospital Serena Del Mar
Cartagena
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Launched emergency department services to improve local healthcare access
  • Diagnosed acute medical issues and initiated treatment protocols.
  • Evaluated patient conditions in fast-paced emergency department.
  • Managed patient flow to minimize wait times and improve service efficiency.
  • Lead emergency shifts, coordinating triage and physician teams for efficient patient care.
  • Oversee administrative duties, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and regulations.

Emergency Medicine Physician- moonlightning/Resident Doctor

Hospital Mayor De Mederi
Bogota
04.2020 - 02.2022
  • Led emergency shifts, coordinating triage and physician teams to optimize patient care.
  • Enhanced emergency department processes, resulting in improved response times.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective treatment plans.
  • Oversee administrative duties, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and regulations.
  • Acted as first line of defense during COVID-19 pandemic, supporting healthcare teams in critical situations.
  • Managed patient care in high-pressure emergency settings.

Junior Ship Doctor

Norwegian Cruise Line
miami
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Delivered basic and emergency medical treatment to ensure health and safety of crew and passengers.
  • Addressed diverse medical conditions and emergencies to maintain onboard health standards.
  • Conducted training and implemented guidelines to prevent public health emergencies.
  • Provided emergency medical care during onboard incidents and injuries.
  • Instructed passengers on health and safety protocols to promote awareness and prevention during voyages.

Doctor working in the ED

Clinica General del Norte
Barranquilla
07.2015 - 11.2015

• Assisted patients in the ER of a 4th level complexity hospital.

• Managed high complexity pathologies and performed initial examinations and diagnoses.

  • Prescribed appropriate treatments and medications based on patient needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Doctor

Work: S.A. Clinical Center Remission
Barranquilla
05.2012 - 06.2015
  • Managed 40-bed mixed ICU, prioritizing patient safety and care quality.
  • Executed advanced CPR and performed chest tube placements to support critical patient needs.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes through precise arterial line insertions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline patient care coordination.

Education

M.D. - Emergency Medicine

Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
06-2026

M.D. - Emergency Medicine

Nuestra Senora Del Rosario
Bogota Colombia
06-2022

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla-Colombia
05-2011

Skills

  • Proficient in clinical diagnostics and evidence-based decision-making in acute and emergency care settings
  • Diagnostic evaluation expertise
  • Medication management
  • Telehealth management
  • Patient-centered care
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited

Affiliations

  • Dedicated bodybuilder and fitness enthusiast with a strong appreciation for discipline, consistency, and performance optimization. Passionate about strength training, nutrition, and overall wellness, applying the same commitment and resilience developed through athletics to both personal and professional growth. Avid reader with a continuous drive for self-improvement and lifelong learning, particularly interested in medicine, psychology, philosophy, leadership, and human performance

Certification

  • Florida MD license
    ACLS
    BLS
    PALS
    ATLS

Timeline

Ship doctor on board

Vikand
08.2022 - 05.2023

Emergency Medicine Physician

Hospital Serena Del Mar
03.2022 - 07.2022

Emergency Medicine Physician- moonlightning/Resident Doctor

Hospital Mayor De Mederi
04.2020 - 02.2022

Junior Ship Doctor

Norwegian Cruise Line
03.2016 - 05.2017

Doctor working in the ED

Clinica General del Norte
07.2015 - 11.2015

Doctor

Work: S.A. Clinical Center Remission
05.2012 - 06.2015

M.D. - Emergency Medicine

Oregon Health & Science University

M.D. - Emergency Medicine

Nuestra Senora Del Rosario

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Del Norte
Alvaro Lewis Ramos