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Work History
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Certification
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Kenia Maldonado Vergara, MD

Kenia Maldonado Vergara, MD

White Plains,NY

Summary

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctor, and currently a Brain Injury Medicine fellow focused on improving the overall function and quality of life of patients. I am passionate about advancing functional recovery for individuals and have a specific interest in treating patients with traumatic and acquired brain injuries.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2025 - Current
  • Developed in-depth knowledge in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries, and neurological disorders.
  • Gained skills in all aspects of spasticity management, including chemodenervation under ultrasound and EMG guidance, cryoneurolysis under ultrasound, and intrathecal pump management

Resident - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2025
  • Participated in community outreach programs such as the fall prevention events & the brain injury awareness project.
  • Served in the Wellness committee as Wellness Chief Officer 2023-2024.
  • Participated in PI projects related to Acute Care transfers and documentation.
  • Presented topics in conferences relevant to our field.
  • Served as Chief Resident 2024-2025.
  • Emergent Leaders in Spasticity - Certification focused on the assessment and advanced management of spasticity in neurological conditions.


Resident- Transitional Year

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Participated in community outreach programs to promote preventive medicine.
  • Rotated throughout inpatient services, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and ICU.
  • Participated in assigned interdisciplinary educational lectures and case-based discussions.

Observership, Rehabilitation Medicine Department

Montefiore Medical Center
03.2019 - 04.2019
  • Viewed and discussed patient interactions with the supervising physician in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Attended daily rounds which strengthened my understanding of the medical needs in the community.
  • Strengthened my clinical knowledge in adult and pediatric patients with physical impairments or disabilities.

Research Rotation

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Gained experience developing a research question and learning to access, appraise, and assimilate the current scientific literature about the research topics.
  • With the help of Principal Investigators, I recruited volunteers to participate in projects to evaluate fall risk, and I also worked on my abstract.
  • Shadowed doctors in the process of using Botulinum toxin injections and ultrasound in patients with different conditions such as sialorrhea, migraine, and cervical dystonia.

Medical Mission Volunteer

Project Perfect World
05.2014 - 06.2018
  • Participated in this medical mission that provided orthopedic surgeries to pediatric patients and empowered international healthcare with education and collaboration.
  • Obtained patient histories and addressed patient concerns promptly.
  • Acted as a medical interpreter for American surgeons, patients, caregivers, and hospital staff
  • Participated in bedside rounds with American doctors to ensure safe communication and patient sign-out with Ecuadorian hospital staff

Education

M.D. -

Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil
Ecuador
05-2016

Accomplishments

  • Chief Resident 2024-2025.


- Organized CME ground rounds, enriching the educational experience of healthcare professionals.

- Maintained effective communication channels between inpatient and outpatient rotations.

- Provided mentorship to junior residents and medical students.


  • Outstanding House Officer Award

Academic Excellence- Montefiore Einstein honors house staff for medical excellence and their contributions to medical education.

Received: January, 2025


  • Best Improved Performance of the Year

Academic Excellence - Medical resident who consistently excels in clinical skills, patient care, and professionalism.

Received: Jun, 2022

Certification

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates -Certified 10/20/2019.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2025 - Current

Resident - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2025

Resident- Transitional Year

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022

Observership, Rehabilitation Medicine Department

Montefiore Medical Center
03.2019 - 04.2019

Research Rotation

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
06.2018 - 07.2018

Medical Mission Volunteer

Project Perfect World
05.2014 - 06.2018

M.D. -

Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil

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