GILBERT TEIXEIRA DO, FACP
Fort Lauderdale,USA
Summary
Experienced Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician (FACP) with over 20 years in delivering comprehensive primary and hospital-based care. Expertise in chronic disease management, preventive care, and value-based care. Engages in mentorship and clinical teaching while prioritizing direct patient care. Fluent in Portuguese and conversational in Spanish.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Medical Director & Primary Care Physician
MedFlorida Medical Centers
Deerfield Beach, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct primary care to diverse adult patient panel while supporting associate medical director duties in quality performance and care coordination.
- Consistently meet or exceed value-based care benchmarks, applying RAF scoring and risk-adjustment principles to guide preventive care and chronic disease management.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary care team to advance population health goals, focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and patient education.
Primary Care Physician
AssociatesMD
Plantation, FL
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided person-centered primary care within value-based care model, utilizing RAF scoring and risk-based principles to reduce preventive health gaps.
- Achieved quality benchmarks by implementing chronic disease education, enhancing medication adherence, and supporting patient self-management strategies.
- Led comprehensive patient care initiatives, enhancing overall health outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring tailored patient interventions.
- Implemented preventive care strategies, improving chronic disease management among diverse patient populations.
Medical Director & Primary Care Physician
LifeSpan Physician Group
Providence, RI
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Balanced medical director responsibilities with full patient panel in value-based, patient-centered practice, leading to top-tier quality results.
- Oversaw clinical quality initiatives while managing diverse patient population, emphasizing prevention and evidence-based chronic disease care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentored physicians and staff during organizational transitions, fostering accountability and promoting team-based care.
Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Program
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Taught clinical medicine and internal medicine modules to PA students through lectures, case-based learning, and bedside instruction, enhancing their clinical competencies.
- Coordinated curriculum development and clinical reasoning education, improving student outcomes during clinical rotations.
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Mentored junior faculty in research methodologies and pedagogical strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to enhance student learning outcomes.
President, Medical Director & Primary Care Physician
Massasoit Internal Medicine
East Providence, RI
07.2005 - 05.2020
- Led private internal medicine practice as President and Medical Director, transforming it into a profitable, community-recognized practice while managing a full outpatient panel.
- Built and led a Patient-Centered Medical Home recognized by the NCQA for quality, cost performance, and RAF/risk-adjustment scoring accuracy (NCQA Innovation Award, 2018).
- Designed workflows, policies, and standards to ensure regulatory compliance and enhance quality and efficiency.
- Precepted medical residents, medical students, and physician assistant students in clinical training and professional development.
Primary Care Physician
PrimaCare
Fall River, RI
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Delivered comprehensive primary care with individualized treatment plans, enhancing health outcomes for diverse outpatient population.
- Coordinated chronic disease treatment and prevention strategies with nursing staff, fostering collaborative care.
- Conducted patient rounds before office hours, ensuring seamless continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient settings.
Primary Care Physician / Admitting, Attending & Consulting Physician
Knightsville Internal Medicine
Cranston, RI
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Provided comprehensive office-based and hospital-based care, including admitting, attending, and consulting responsibilities to ensure continuity of care.
- Performed thorough patient assessments and crafted personalized treatment plans, ensuring regular follow-up and effective medication management.
- Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic medical conditions to ensure patient health and wellness.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes.
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Medicine
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Biddeford, ME06-1999
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences & Higher Education
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH06-1985
Skills
- Internal Medicine & Primary Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive & Geriatric Care
- Value-based care
- Quality metrics
- Patient-centered care
- Care coordination
- EClinicalWorks EMR
- Clinical mentorship
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Communication
- Bilingual: Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 4.5-star HEDIS quality performance rating, reflecting sustained excellence in preventive care and chronic disease management.
- Built Massasoit Internal Medicine into a profitable, self-sustaining independent practice over 15 years of ownership.
- Recognized by the local community as a top-performing primary care practice for quality and patient experience.
- Recognized by the NCQA for high-performing RAF/risk-adjustment scoring accuracy, supporting strong value-based care outcomes.
- NCQA Innovation Award, 2018, for the practice’s Patient-Centered Medical Home model.
- Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP), 2024.
Affiliations
- American College of Physicians
- American Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- Florida Medical Association
- Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
- Broward County Medical Association
Certification
- Florida Medical License, 2022
- Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Languages
Portuguese — Fluent
Spanish — Intermediate
CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Principal Investigator
- Led multiple clinical research studies in hypertension, diabetes mellitus, COPD, asthma, and other chronic conditions.
- Maintained protocol compliance, patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory oversight in collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- ECornell Executive Healthcare Leadership Certificate Program (in progress)
- Harvard Health Care Leadership Certificate Program (in progress)
TRAINING
- Internal Medicine Residency — Boston University School of Medicine / Roger Williams Medical Center, 2000–2002
- Internal Medicine Internship — Boston University School of Medicine / Roger Williams Medical Center, 1999–2000
- Osteopathic Internship — University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine / Roger Williams Medical Center, 1999–2000
Timeline
Associate Medical Director & Primary Care Physician
MedFlorida Medical Centers
04.2024 - Current
Primary Care Physician
AssociatesMD
10.2022 - 11.2023
Medical Director & Primary Care Physician
LifeSpan Physician Group
06.2020 - 06.2022
Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Program
Johnson & Wales University
06.2019 - 06.2022
President, Medical Director & Primary Care Physician
Massasoit Internal Medicine
07.2005 - 05.2020
Primary Care Physician
PrimaCare
09.2003 - 06.2005
Primary Care Physician / Admitting, Attending & Consulting Physician
Knightsville Internal Medicine
09.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences & Higher Education
Saint Anselm College
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Rhode Island College
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Medicine
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine