David Abraham Cortes Bandy
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
Fairhope
4
Languages
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Passionate about patient care and dedicated to fostering supportive and healing environment. Possesses comprehensive knowledge in evidence-based medicine and skilled in patient assessment and diagnosis. Committed to improving patient outcomes and enhancing community health through compassionate care.
Work History
CLINICAL ROTATION
- Performed physical examinations under supervision
- Contributed to treatment planning and management strategies for oncology patients.
- Provided patient education on treatment options, side effects, and supportive care measures.
- Assisted in clinical evaluations
CLINICAL ROTATION
- Managed inpatient rounds in the mornings
- Reviewed and monitoring hospitalized patients in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology units.
- Followed up on patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed in coordination with Dr. Luis Camacho.
CLINICAL ROTATION
- Clinical evaluation of respiratory patients.
- Interpretation of pulmonary functioning tests.
- Discussion on the management of common pulmonary pathologies.
- Clinical case discussions.
- Evaluation of sleep studies in patients with suspected breathing-related sleep disorder.
ROTATION
- Conducted clinical evaluations of neurological patients.
- Interpreted neurological diagnostic tests.
- Participated in discussions the diagnosis of common sleep disorders.
- Reviewed patient histories.
TELEROTATIONS
- Reviewed and analysis of clinical cases presented remotely.
- Discussion of management and treatment strategies with experts and peers.
- Knowledge exchange on various medical specialties.
- Analysis of databases and review of medical histories during observerships.
Internal Medicine Resident
1 Year 1 Month- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to inform treatment plans.
- Assisted attending physicians with complex cases requiring critical thinking skills and advanced diagnostics or interventions for improved patient management strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, earning high marks on patient satisfaction surveys while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Actively engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in internal medicine and deliver cutting-edge medical care.
- Participated in daily rounds to discuss cases and coordinate care efforts.
ROTATION
4 Years- Completed rotations in multiple areas of the medical field.
- Assisted physicians under supervision in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Participated in daily rounds, patient consultations, and medical procedures.
- Supported clinical interventions and helped in the preparation and follow-up of surgical cases.
- Gained hands-on experience in patient management, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Education
M.D.
Skills
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Excellent communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Friendly
positive attitude
Certification
- July 26, 2023 USMLE Step 1 passed on the first attempt.
- July 11, 2024 USMLE Step 2 CK passed on the first attempt.
- USMLE Step 3: Passed on the first attempt
- Day 1: May 13, 2026
- Day 2: May 20, 2026
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native
English C2
French: B2
Italian B1
PUBLICATIONS
- Yannakula VK, Alluri AA, Samuel D, Popoola SA, Barake BA, Alabbasi A, Ahmed AS, Cortes Bandy DA, Jesi NJ. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Providing Real-Time Guidance During Interventional Cardiology Procedures: A Narrative Review. Cureus. 2025;17(5): e83464. doi:10.7759/cureus.83464
- Valerio-Pascua F, Baires F, Sekhon AK, Tesch ML, Pineda EJ, Rizvi SAA, Singh J, Cortes-Bandy DA, Madril AC, Radwanski J, Lewis AS, Sierra-Hoffman M, Stevens ML, Rahaghi FF. Mitigating the Risk of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC) with Intranasal Chlorpheniramine: Perspectives from the ACCROS Studies. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2024; 24:1348. doi:10.1186/s12879-024-10211-8
- Alcala S, Serralta San Martín G, Muñoz-Fernández de Legaria M, Moreno-Rubio J, Salinas S, Lopez-Gil JC, Rojo Lopez JA, Martínez Alegre J, Cortes Bandy DA, Zambrana F, Jimenez-Gordo AM, Casado E, Lopez-Gómez M, Sainz B. Autofluorescent Cancer Stem Cells: Potential Biomarker to Predict Recurrence in Resected Colorectal Tumors. Cancer Research Communications. 2024;4(10):2575–2588. doi: 10.1158/2767-9764.CRC-24-0188
- Cortes Bandy DA, Ojeda Chavarria BA, Vasquez DM, Reimer-McAtee M. “A Deadly Scratch: A Mysterious Cause of Multiorgan Failure Following Animal Exposure.” Oral presentation at the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) 2026 Annual Meeting; Washington, DC; May 8, 2026.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I am a driven and proficient medical doctor with extensive experience in clinical care and research. I am currently a PGY-2 Internal Medicine Resident at Thomas Hospital, Fairhope, Alabama, committed to providing patient-centered care, advancing medical knowledge, and promoting health education. I am dedicated to integrating evidence-based practices and the latest technology to improve patient outcomes, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary and high-demand clinical settings.
Timeline
Internal Medicine Resident
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
CLINICAL ROTATION
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2024 Read More
CLINICAL ROTATION
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
10.2024 Read More
CLINICAL ROTATION
Texas Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic, P.A.
08.2024 Read More
ROTATION
Family Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Center
08.2024 Read More
TELEROTATIONS
Brooklyn USCE, Clinical Experiences
07.2024 Read More
ROTATION
Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofia
01.2018 - 01.2022Read More
European University of Madrid
M.D.
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