Andres Bustamante, MD
Rancho Santa Fe,California
Summary
Compassionate Internal Medicine Physician with 25 years of experience delivering excellent patient care. Skilled in bilingual communication, multitasking, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Medicine Physician
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Evaluate patient conditions and implement management strategies for acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring thorough care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Conduct thorough physical examinations and interpret diagnostic tests to inform clinical decisions.
- Educate patients on preventive care, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence strategies.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Internal Medicine Physician
Private Practice
Chula Vista, CA
09.2001 - 12.2013
- high volume internal medicine practice managing complex medical problems
- admitted private practice patients to Scripps Mercy Chula Vista and Sharp Memorial Hospital Chula Vista
- provided ED backup services for admissions to Scripps Mercy Chula Vista and Sharp Memorial Hospital Chula Vista
- followed private practice patients at Skilled Nursing facilities
Chief of Medicine Department
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- lead Medicine Department with 90 + members
- managed peer review and care quality for INTERNAL MEDICINE and subspecialty departments in coordination with subspecialty leadership
- vetted new physicians seeking hospital privileges at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista
- participated in all required hospital regulatory and accreditation matters.
Education
Master of Science - Internal Medicine
University of California, Irvine College of Medicine
Irvine, CA06-1998
Bachelor of Arts - BIOLOGY And ECONOMICS (double Major)
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-1991
Skills
- 25 years of Internal Medicine experience with outpatient and inpatient management skills
- extensive experience with office procedures such as joint injections, management of skin lesions and minor surgery skills
- fluent in Spanish
- Compassionate care
- excellent multitasking skills
- Excellent communication skills
Affiliations
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Certification
- Certified American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
Timeline
Internal Medicine Physician
Kaiser Permanente
01.2014 - Current
Chief of Medicine Department
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
01.2004 - 01.2008
Internal Medicine Physician
Private Practice
09.2001 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Internal Medicine
University of California, Irvine College of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - BIOLOGY And ECONOMICS (double Major)
University of California, Santa Cruz