CYNTHIA ARMENDARIZ
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
International medical graduate with experience in inpatient internal medicine, intensive care, primary care, and supervised U.S. clinical rotations. Passionate about patient education tailored to each person’s health literacy, cultural background, and individual needs. Experienced in clinical assessment and care coordination, with a commitment to compassionate care and helping patients understand and participate in decisions about their health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Rotation
AllHealth Diagnostic & Treatment Center
Brooklyn, NY
08.2026 - Current
- Conduct clinical assessments, obtain detailed histories, and perform physical examinations in a high-volume ambulatory setting serving 20+ patients daily.
- Developed problem-based assessments from clinical findings and laboratory data, presenting management recommendations to the supervising physician to inform treatment decisions.
- Coordinated laboratory and imaging follow-up, specialty referrals, and medication reconciliation, ensuring accurate EMR documentation for improved patient care continuity.
- Counseled culturally and linguistically diverse patients on treatment adherence and preventive care, enhancing health maintenance and patient understanding.
Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Engaged in inpatient Internal Medicine care, reviewed EMR data, developed problem-based assessments, and presented patients during rounds.
- Trained in the ACP Simulation Lab in team-based management of acute clinical deterioration and Code Blue scenarios.
- Participated in Grand Rounds addressing complex endocrinopathies, cardiorenal syndromes, and multidisciplinary patient management.
Sports Medicine & Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinical Rotation
Progress Matters LLC
Miami, FL
02.2026
- Evaluated 12–20 patients daily through focused histories and supervised musculoskeletal and neurologic examinations.
- Developed differential diagnoses and correlated clinical findings with X-ray and MRI findings.
- Assessed pain, strength, range of motion, mobility, and functional status in patients with musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions.
- Observed point-of-care ultrasound evaluations and ultrasound-guided procedures.
Infectious Disease Clinical Rotation
South Florida Infectious Disease
Miami, FL
01.2026
- Obtained detailed epidemiologic and exposure histories and reviewed laboratory studies, cultures, imaging, antibiograms, and antimicrobial susceptibility data.
- Evaluated approximately 12 patients daily under physician supervision.
- Assisted with coordination of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy follow-up.
- Provided Spanish-language patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and adherence.
Inpatient Physician, Intensive Care Unit
SOLCA, Society for the Fight Against Cancer of Ecuador
Riobamba, Ecuador
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Evaluated patients requiring admission and developed a diagnostic and treatment plan.
- Provided inpatient and critical care for oncology patients with chemotherapy complications, oncologic emergencies, and acute medical illnesses.
- Performed bedside procedures including arterial blood gas sampling, Foley catheterization, nasogastric tube placement, and complex wound care.
- Coordinated subspecialty consultations and interfacility transfers.
- Presented complex cases at multidisciplinary medical conferences.
Inpatient Physician, Internal Medicine
SOLCA, Society for the Fight Against Cancer of Ecuador
Riobamba, Ecuador
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Independently managed 15–18 hospitalized adults per 24-hour shift in a tertiary oncology center.
- Managed acute medical conditions, ensuring timely interventions for COPD exacerbations, severe infections, gastrointestinal bleeding, transfusion requirements, and electrolyte disturbances.
- Managed cancer-related pain and symptom burden using multimodal therapies.
- Facilitated patient and family discussions on diagnoses, prognosis, and care goals, enhancing understanding and shared decision-making.
- Coordinated discharge planning and medication reconciliation to ensure safe transitions, followed by comprehensive clinical documentation and follow-up.
Primary Care Physician, Rural Health Service
Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador, Tarapoa Type B Health Center
Tarapoa, Ecuador
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Led a healthcare team serving approximately 5,000 people in underserved Amazonian communities.
- Managed 15–20 patients daily, performing emergency triage, stabilization, obstetric deliveries, and urgent transfers to ensure timely care.
- Coordinated mobile medical brigades to isolated river communities, enhancing access to chronic disease management and preventive care.
- Provided community education and vaccination services, promoted health awareness and disease prevention.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Universidad Central del Ecuador, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas
Quito, Ecuador09-2020
Skills
- Patient care orientation
- Educational outreach
- Cross-cultural communication
- Problem analysis and resolution
- Organizational effectiveness
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Team communication
- Collaborative healthcare initiatives
LANGUAGES
- English, Spanish
- Spanish: Fluent/Native, English: Proficient
HONORS
Merit-Based Academic Excellence Scholarship, Universidad Central del Ecuador, 2015, Top 10% academic performance recognition with merit scholarship.
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Iglesia Palabra Miel, Community Nutrition Outreach Volunteer, Queens, NY, 2024-11, Present, Participate in weekly meal service for approximately 200 community members., Collaborate with a dietitian and volunteers on culturally appropriate nutrition modifications and education.
Community Service
Brooklyn Bridge to Puerto El Carmen Initiative, Founder & Community Outreach Coordinator, Brooklyn, NY, 2025-06, Present, Founded and coordinate a community initiative providing clothing and toys to underserved families in rural Ecuador., Coordinate collection, shipment, local partnerships, and expansion efforts.
Affiliations
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Oncology Certification for Hospital-Based Physicians, 2023
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Bangolo AI, Donepudi RC, Nagesh VK, Sandrugu J, Kianifar Aguilar I, Sarraf R, Suliman S, Wadhwani N, Armendariz Espinoza CE, Tran HHV, Levy C, Alqinai B, Rambaransingh A, et al. Impact of atrial fibrillation in hospitalized patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A nationwide analysis. World Journal of Methodology. 2025;15(4):105053. PMID: 40900853.
Bangolo A, Amoozgar B, Thapa A, Bajwa W, Nagesh VK, Nyzhnyk Y, Banu R, Bhavsar T, Zhang L, Velichko O, Reddy CMS, Essuman E, Ibrahim AM, Krishnasamy R, Jethi A, Ram A, Haq AA, Al Hashm AAA, Pathak P, Naeem S, Gavva RR, Armendariz Espinoza CE. Survival Outcomes of U.S. Patients with CMML: A Two-Decade Analysis from the SEER Database. Medical Sciences (Basel). 2024;12(4):60. PMID: 39584910.
Timeline
Clinical Rotation
AllHealth Diagnostic & Treatment Center
08.2026 - Current
Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation
Saint Peter's University Hospital
03.2026 - 04.2026
Sports Medicine & Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinical Rotation
Progress Matters LLC
02.2026
Infectious Disease Clinical Rotation
South Florida Infectious Disease
01.2026
Inpatient Physician, Intensive Care Unit
SOLCA, Society for the Fight Against Cancer of Ecuador
04.2023 - 04.2024
Inpatient Physician, Internal Medicine
SOLCA, Society for the Fight Against Cancer of Ecuador
04.2022 - 04.2023
Primary Care Physician, Rural Health Service
Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador, Tarapoa Type B Health Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Universidad Central del Ecuador, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas