Angela Alfaro MD, MS, FAAFP
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Empathetic and skilled physician with experience in diagnosing disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering 20 years of medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness. Compassionate teacher educating the next generation of healers and focused healthcare administrator dedicated to improving the quality and safety for all patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Chief Medical Officer
AdventHealth Lake Wales
2024.06 - Current
- Assists the Polk Market CMO in improving clinical outcomes for internally tracked performance improvement data and publicly reported outcomes; acts as physician liaison and case management lead with focus on quality improvement and patient safety.
Founding Member
The Alfa Doc, LLC
2019.09 - Current
- Single member LLC primary care practice focusing on integrative medicine, lifestyle intervention and whole person care
- Supervise mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinate work that focuses on mind-body medicine, lifestyle change and root cause analysis
- In-person assessments as well as virtual visits.
Medical Advisor/Chair
Sound Wellness Alliance Network
2017.01 - 2024.05
- Chair of a collaborative group that partners with the community to raise awareness, educate, and deliver programming that is centered around individual and community wellbeing
- Established relationships with community groups to bring wellness opportunities to Valdez residents.
Attending Physician
Valdez Medical Clinic
2018.12 - 2022.01
- Provided patients and families with in-depth information about conditions and treatment plans
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
- Practiced hospital medicine including emergency room coverage in a critical access (rural) hospital providing diagnosis and treatment for patients.
Medical Director, Appeals and Grievances
UnitedHealthcare Clinical Services
2017.01 - 2018.11
- Verified effective, consistent communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards through board meeting attendance and synchronization of interdepartmental functions
- Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs
- Assessed performance of medical care, equipment, supplies, and pharmaceutical drugs
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
Physician Advisor
Executive Health Resources
2012.03 - 2016.12
- Served as a clinical resource and consultant to contracted hospitals and healthcare organizations by providing identification, facilitation, and resolution of utilization issues.
Attending Physician
Center For Living Well
2011.08 - 2015.01
- Provide comprehensive medical care to patients as a part of a large employer based medical home certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Attending Physician
Valdez Medical Clinic
2008.08 - 2011.07
- Provide comprehensive medical care to all patients in a rural setting
- Provided comprehensive family medicine including obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics, emergency room coverage, inpatient care and providing a medical home for the town of Valdez, located on Prince William Sound in Alaska.
Attending Physician
St. Anthony's Primary Care
2006.08 - 2008.06
- Provide comprehensive medical care, with emphasis on preventive care, routine gynecological examinations and caring for chronic medical conditions.
Attending Physician
SE Winter Haven Family Health Center
2003.08 - 2006.08
- Provide comprehensive medical care, with emphasis on preventive care, routine gynecological examinations and caring for chronic medical conditions.
Medical Director
Community After Hours Clinic
2003.01 - 2003.08
- Developed a clinic that was partially funded by Blue Foundation Grant and Florida Hospital- Orlando for uninsured or underinsured patients who would otherwise be using the emergency department for primary care
- Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.
Education
Master of Science - Integrative Medicine
George Washington University
Washington, DC08.2017
Masters of Science - Health Informatics
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08.2015
Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Program Family Medicine - undefined
Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
Orlando, FL01.2003
M.D. Degree - undefined
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa, FL01.2000
B.A. Chemistry - undefined
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.1996
A.A. Degree - undefined
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.1993
Skills
- Specialist in integrative, holistic, and root cause analysis of medical conditions
- Community educator on health issues with focus on community well-being
- Electronic Medical Records (including experience with Athena Health, EPIC (inpatient and outpatient), Cerner Millennium, e-MDs, Power2Practice and MD-HQ), spreadsheets, forms, word processing, medical database searching, Internet, and handheld communications
- Expertise in telemedicine and telecommuting
- Health information management with emphasis on improving access to care and patient education
- Disease prevention strategies and differential diagnosis expertise
- Pharmaceutical prescription and counseling
- Bedside care with focus on lifestyle medicine
- Staff collaboration and patient centered care
Certification
- License to practice medicine in Alaska, active, 2008 to Present
- License to practice medicine in Florida, active, 2002 to Present
- DEA, schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5, 2002 to present
- Board certified American Board of Family Medicine, 2003 to present
- Board certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, 2020
- Currently certified in: ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS
Accomplishments
- Opened my own outpatient center of excellence, The Alfa Doc, LLC, that is focused on patient centered, collaborative and integrative care
- Created a teaching kitchen for the community of Valdez bringing healthy cooking and nutrition education to the local community
- Physician leader for national program Walk with a Doc which encourages physical activity at all levels of fitness
- Recognized as Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Board Certified in Family Medicine
- Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)
Timeline
Associate Chief Medical Officer
AdventHealth Lake Wales
2024.06 - Current
Founding Member
The Alfa Doc, LLC
2019.09 - Current
Attending Physician
Valdez Medical Clinic
2018.12 - 2022.01
Medical Advisor/Chair
Sound Wellness Alliance Network
2017.01 - 2024.05
Medical Director, Appeals and Grievances
UnitedHealthcare Clinical Services
2017.01 - 2018.11
Physician Advisor
Executive Health Resources
2012.03 - 2016.12
Attending Physician
Center For Living Well
2011.08 - 2015.01
Attending Physician
Valdez Medical Clinic
2008.08 - 2011.07
Attending Physician
St. Anthony's Primary Care
2006.08 - 2008.06
Attending Physician
SE Winter Haven Family Health Center
2003.08 - 2006.08
Medical Director
Community After Hours Clinic
2003.01 - 2003.08
Master of Science - Integrative Medicine
George Washington University
Masters of Science - Health Informatics
University of South Florida
Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Program Family Medicine - undefined
Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
M.D. Degree - undefined
University of South Florida College of Medicine
B.A. Chemistry - undefined
University of South Florida
A.A. Degree - undefined
Florida State University
- License to practice medicine in Alaska, active, 2008 to Present
- License to practice medicine in Florida, active, 2002 to Present
- DEA, schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5, 2002 to present
- Board certified American Board of Family Medicine, 2003 to present
- Board certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, 2020
- Currently certified in: ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS
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