Elaine Theresa Santos, M.D.
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Pediatrician aiming to apply 23 years of child development and pediatric care knowledge to assist in perpetuating high standard of care. Communicative and empathetic with passion for driving and instilling excellent habits in youth to cultivate continuous health. Aiming to fulfill opportunity to apply advanced knowledge of social, emotional and physical developmental milestones. Well-versed in executing annual physical examinations, vaccinations and routine testing demonstrated over 23 years of experience in pediatric practice.
Board Certified Pediatrician of the American Academy of Pediatrics from 2000 through present.
Passionate mentor in precepting multiple medical students and nurse practitioners from various professional schools in the discipline of Pediatrics.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatrician
Pediatric Associates
03.2020 - Current
- Monitor childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities
- Interview patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Meet with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Diagnose and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Collaborate with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.
- Administer required vaccinations and advocate for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
- Team with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Assess developmental progress to foster mental and physical wellness in pediatric patients.
- Establish preventive health practices in alignment with developmental markers and family health history.
- Provide yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
Pediatrician
Sandlot Pediatrics
09.2019 - 02.2020
Pediatrician
Children's Medical Group
07.2018 - 01.2019
Pediatrician/Practice Owner
Angel Pediatrics
09.2006 - 02.2018
- Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities.
- Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.
- Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
- Monitored practice budget closely to prepare financial reports for monthly meetings.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Pediatric Emergency Physician
EmCare
10.2006 - 08.2017
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
- Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
- Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
- Recorded patient electronic record information regarding physical findings, treatment rendered, formulated plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
Pediatrician
Arrowhead Pediatrics
09.2002 - 08.2006
Pediatrician
North Valley Pediatrics
08.2000 - 08.2002
Education
Pediatric Residency -
State University of New York At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2000
M.D. -
St. George's University School of Medicine
Grenada, West Indies05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.1988
Certification
- Basic Life Support Trained - 10/1/2021 through 10/1/2023
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Pediatrician
Pediatric Associates
03.2020 - Current
Pediatrician
Sandlot Pediatrics
09.2019 - 02.2020
Pediatrician
Children's Medical Group
07.2018 - 01.2019
Pediatric Emergency Physician
EmCare
10.2006 - 08.2017
Pediatrician/Practice Owner
Angel Pediatrics
09.2006 - 02.2018
Pediatrician
Arrowhead Pediatrics
09.2002 - 08.2006
Pediatrician
North Valley Pediatrics
08.2000 - 08.2002
Pediatric Residency -
State University of New York At Stony Brook
M.D. -
St. George's University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of Southern California
- Basic Life Support Trained - 10/1/2021 through 10/1/2023
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