Medical Doctor, Board-certified in Nephrology since 2001, published with over 21 years of practice, very confident, innovative, with vast experience in a broad spectrum of medical specialties, including internal medicine, clinical-interventional nephrology, hypertension, critical care, emergency medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and research. Ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining an organized team focused on top-notch patient care. Possess the ability to deal with situations as they happen while maintaining a professional attitude and an approachable temperament. Also, a diligent professional dedicating time and effort to giving students, colleagues, co-workers, and staff members guidance and training to enhance their education careers further and contribute positively to a cohesive work environment. Fluency in 3 languages, including English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Skills
Evidence-based practices
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Work History
President, Medical Director INDY VITAL
Indy Vital
Indianapolis, IN
08.2019 - 03.2022
Incorporated Indy Vital
Sourced initial funding to get business up and running while planning initial structure and making strategic first hires.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Set organizational mission, business vision and employee expectations.
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
Created and updated company digital presence to enhance patient acquisition through marketing; developed professional website and optimized social media profiles.
Determined business plan, mission statement and vision.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with accountant and financial institutions.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Improved brand awareness by monitoring all marketing campaigns and fostering membership acquisitions and business development.
Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Discussed any possible side effects of medication or immunization with patient.
Prescribed topical treatments and hormonal agents.
Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
Administered or prescribed treatments.
Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
Reported policy changes and company conditions affecting customer satisfaction.
Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
Reviewed provider coding information to report services and verify correctness.
Used administrative guidelines as resource or to answer questions when processing medical claims.
Responded to correspondence from insurance companies.
Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Chief of Nephrology at Major Hospital
Major Health Partners
Shelbyville, IN
01.2010 - 07.2019
Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Dedicated 70 hours per week as Attending Physician in Internal Medicine, Nephrology providing service on business hours and also on-call physician on weekends and holidays.
Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Designed, created and developed a new nephrology service that included in-patient dialysis, outpatient dialysis and interventional dialysis procedures
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Helped organizations refocus vision, mission and brand to improve efficiency and performance.
Reviewed established policies and procedures to motivate employees and facilitate smooth hospital operations.
Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
Medical Director Vascular Access Access Center
Ft. Lauderdale Vascular Access Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2008 - 12.2009
Optimized case and clinical management and recommended plans to improve safety and health programs.
Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development and patient relations.
Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
Assessed performance of all procedures, including medical care, equipment, supplies, and pharmaceutical drugs.
Developed criteria for test orders and trained staff regarding data acquisition methods and escalation protocol.
Developed quarterly and yearly objectives, goals and budgets in addition to devising suggestions to decrease spending.
Grew patient volume to over 400 patients in one year.
Expanded practice to include specialty services like Peritoneal Dialysis Access Procedures.
Performed over 3,000 dialysis access interventions.
Drove planning for business development and relationship building with healthcare partners.
Focused on preventive care and proactive identification in care management of high-risk patients to lower costs.
Created robust systems and controls to improve patient records management.
Chairman, Department of Nephrology
Cleveland Clinic Of Florida
Weston, FL
01.2007 - 12.2007
Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions and future plans.
Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
Identified new areas of scientific research and provided internal training.
Interviewed, supervised and motivated the Division of Nephrology staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Collaborated with national and international organizations to leverage Cleveland Clinic's connections.
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
Academic: Supervised residents and Fellows on their evaluation of patient histories, complaints and current symptoms. Resident Board Certification pass rate of 100%.
Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Led special projects through effective emergency resolution by diminishing obstacles and saving time.
Private Practice Nephrologist
Feinroth, Reich And Vieira Nephrology Associates
Hollywood, FL
01.2006 - 12.2006
Practiced Internal Medicine and Nephrology at the Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Miramar, Florida.
Provided diagnosis and treatment for patients suffering from a wide spectrum of acute and chronic illnesses.
Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of new medications and procedures for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Devised treatment plans for disorders involving renal, cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.
Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in Internal Medicine and Clinical and Interventional Nephrology.
Monitored practice budget closely to prepare financial reports for monthly board of directors meetings.
Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Developed positive relationships with patients to foster communication and encourage health prevention.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University Of Miami School Of Medicine
Miami, FL
07.2002 - 12.2005
Attending Physician in Internal Medicine and Nephrology with several responsibilities including explaining patients the nature of their treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Evaluated patients to identify and address disease, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine care situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and interpret results.
Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to communicate with hospital and clinic staff.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Academic responsibilities that included updating curricula and lesson planning for individual courses.
Supervised students' fieldwork, internship and research work.
Prepared course materials such as syllabi, journal club and lectures.
Advised students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.
Directed program operations delivering education to more than 120 students each year.
Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
Medical Director of Dialysis Center - Davita
University Of Miami School Of Medicine
Miami, FL
07.2001 - 12.2005
As the medical director of a dialysis unit I had the responsibility of supervising over 400 patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Conditions for Coverage and encompass multiple quality, safety, and educational domains.
Shaped the culture of the dialysis facility such that patients and staff felt free to communicate their concerns regarding suboptimal processes without fear of retribution.
Responsible for continuous iterative process of quality improvement and safety.
Leadership responsibilities as the medical director I was focused in improving communications skills, staff empowerment, allocation of resources, mentoring, team building, and strategic vision. Achieved staff retention of 98%.
Verified effective, consistent communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards through board meeting attendance and synchronization of interdepartmental functions.
Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
Developed alliances with internal departments, including nursing, physical therapy and pharmacy units, resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region.
Oversaw and developed clinical departments through hiring, training and evaluating staff.
Instructor of Medicine
University Of Miami School Of Medicine
Miami, FL
06.2001 - 06.2002
Attending Physician in Internal Medicine and Nephrology with several responsibilities including explaining patients the nature of their treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Evaluated patients to identify and address disease, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine care situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and interpret results.
Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to communicate with hospital and clinic staff.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Academic responsibilities that included updating curricula and lesson planning for individual courses.
Supervised students' fieldwork, internship and research work.
Prepared course materials such as syllabi, journal club and lectures.
Advised students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.
Directed program operations delivering education to more than 120 students each year.
Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Pontifical Catholic University of Parana - Brazil
Curitiba, PR, Brazil
01.1989 - 1 1995
M.D. - Medicine
University of Miami Latin American Program
Miami, FL
01.1994 - 12.1994
Research Fellow in Endocrine Surgery - Endocrine Surgery
University of Miami
Miami, FL
01.1995 - 06.1996
Intern in Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
University of Miami
Miami, FL
07.1996 - 06.1997
Resident in Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
University of Miami
Miami, FL
07.1997 - 06.1999
Fellow in Nephrology - Nephrology
University of Miami
Miami, FL
07.1999 - 06.2001
Accomplishments
1. Nephrologist, Attending physician for the Cardiovascular Center, University of Miami Hospital and Clinic, Jackson Memorial Medical Center 2003
2. Development and implementation of the University of Miami Cedars Medical Center Dialysis and Plasmapheresis Service 2003
3. Development and implementation of the University of Miami, Interventional Nephrology Program, 2001
4. Medical Director for Outpatient Dialysis Services at Gambro North Miami 20003-2005
5. Development and implementation of the Fort Lauderdale Access Center, Medical Director 2008-2009
6. Development and Implementation of the Nephrology Service at Major Hospital, Shelbyville, IN 2010-2019
7. Founder, Medical Director of INDY VITAL 2019-2021
Affiliations
1. American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
2. American Society of Nephrology
3. American Medical Association
4. American College of Physicians
5. Indiana State Medical Association
Additional Information
2003-2004 Excellence in Teaching – Honor presented by the University of Miami Medical School
2004-2005 Excellence in Teaching – Honor presented by the University of Miami Medical School
Certification
Renal Ultrasonography by Emory University
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Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
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Certificates
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The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.