A. Xavier Aviles, MD
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Patient-oriented Geriatric Physician eager to apply deep comprehension of Geriatric medicine to care for elderly adults. Efficient and productive in leadership with 10 years of hands-on experience in medicine. Talented at counseling patients and families on wide range of health and lifestyle issues. Provides medical treatment and health guidance to improve overall health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geriatric Medicine Physician
Archwell Health
Phoenix, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
- Documented patient medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Followed up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
Associate Medical Director
Casa de la Luz Hospice
Mesa, Arizona
08.2025 - Current
- Led clinical teams to develop and implement treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure patient care standards.
- Reviewed clinical data to inform decision-making processes.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to enhance communication among departments.
- Conducted chart reviews to identify potential areas of improvement in the delivery of healthcare services.
Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and FM
University of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
06.2022 - Current
- Teaching residents and fellows
- Provide lectures
- Provide MDT rounds
- Discuss clinical cases with residents and fellows
Geriatric Medicine Consultant
RubiconMD
Phoenix, AZ
12.2022 - Current
- Provide eConsults to PCP's
- CME webinars
Geriatric Medicine Physician
One medical Seniors
Phoenix, AZ
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
- Documented patient medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Followed up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
Team Physician
Crossover Health
Phoenix, AZ, AZ
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures.
- Diagnosed and treated diseases and disorders affecting different body structures and systems.
- Created and maintained comprehensive patient charts to facilitate continuum of care and document patient assessments, interventions and results.
Geriatric Fellow Physician
Banner/University of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided medical care to patients as directed by attending physician on duty.
- Perform Geriatric assessments like; Frailty, Dementia, fall risk, bCAM, among others.
- Hospice and Palliative care for geriatric patients.
- Seen patients in long term facilities
- Evaluate and treat geriatric patients in outpatients and inpatients settings
Resident Physician
Hospital Bella Vista
Mayaguez, PR
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided medical care to patients as directed by attending physician on duty.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Assisted attending physicians with surgeries and complex procedures.
- Communicated with patients and family members to discuss treatment plans, diagnosis and prognosis.
- Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Delivered on-call care in large hospital day and night for seven consecutive days.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Arizona
Arizona01.2024
Geriatric Medicine Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Banner/University of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ06.2022
Family Medicine Physician - Family Medicine
Hospital Bella Vista/Ponce Health Sciences Univers
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico07.2021
M.D. -
Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador06.2010
Surgeon Training - Surgery
Hospital Luis Vernaza
Guayaquil, EcuadorSkills
- Assessment skills
- Physical examinations
- Diagnostic protocols
- Disease determination
- In-office surgical procedures
- Treatment plan development
- Test results explanation
- Condition monitoring
- Excellent EHRs skills
Certification
- Geriatric Medicine Board Certification by ABFM
- Family Medicine Board Certification by ABFM
- ACLS
- PALS
- NALS
- BLS
- ECFMG
Affiliations
- Member, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Member, American Board of Family Medicine
- Member, American Geriatric Society
- Member, American Medical Association
- Member, Society for post-acute and long-term care(AMDA)
- Third place for oral presentation( The Prevalence of Distress in a Hospital in Puerto Rico) Ponce health science congress 2021
- Award for most innovative medical thesis ( Benefits of Metabolic Surgery in patients with Metabolic Syndrome / or Diabetes Mellitus type 2 in the Omni Hospital and Alcivar Hospital)
Licenses
- Florida state medical License
- Arizona State Medical license
Languages
- English.
Advanced
- Spanish
Spanish Native/functionally native Creole
- Italian
Fair
Publications
- Aviles, A.X., & Ochoa, J.P, & Andrade, Y.A.. (2010, June 01). Benefits of Metabolic Surgery in patients with Metabolic Syndrome and / or Diabetes Mellitus in the Omni Hospital and Alcivar Hospital.. http://repositorio.ucsg.edu.ec/bitstream/3317/561/1/T-UCSG-PRE-MED-10.pdf, Pub Status: Published.
- Aviles, A.X., & Vera, J., & Garcia, I., & Rosa, J.A..(2020, September) The Prevalence of Distress in a Hospital in Puerto Rico, Hospital Bella Vista, IRB approved study
- Aviles, A.X., & Rasheed, A..(2021, December) Curious case of rice bodies, Banner University medical center, AGS case presentation
Timeline
Associate Medical Director
Casa de la Luz Hospice
08.2025 - Current
Geriatric Medicine Physician
Archwell Health
06.2024 - Current
Team Physician
Crossover Health
01.2023 - 04.2024
Geriatric Medicine Consultant
RubiconMD
12.2022 - Current
Geriatric Medicine Physician
One medical Seniors
07.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and FM
University of Arizona
06.2022 - Current
Geriatric Fellow Physician
Banner/University of Arizona
07.2021 - 06.2022
Resident Physician
Hospital Bella Vista
07.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Arizona
Geriatric Medicine Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Banner/University of Arizona
Family Medicine Physician - Family Medicine
Hospital Bella Vista/Ponce Health Sciences Univers
M.D. -
Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil
Surgeon Training - Surgery
Hospital Luis Vernaza