Meggie Diaz
Cypress,TX
Summary
Compassionate pediatrician with experience in international medicine and pediatric urgent care, demonstrating the ability to adapt to a variety of settings. Passionate about delivering evidence-based care, enhancing global health practices, caring for the underserved, and mentoring medical staff. Skilled in performing pediatric procedures and providing patient education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatrician
Texas Children's Urgent Care
09.2022 - Current
- Serve a diverse population at Texas Children's Urgent Care facilities throughout the Houston area.
- Aid in training new providers in acclimating to the urgent care setting and its procedures, such as documentation and x-rays.
- Work together as a team with urgent care staff to provide quality care.
- Utilize evidence-based medicine to make informed decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pediatric conditions.
- Oversee residents rotating through the urgent care facilities.
- Perform procedures such as laceration repairs, x-rays, and removal of foreign bodies.
- Provide compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.
Pediatrician/International Missionary
International Mission Board
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Provided health care in a small, rural hospital in an area with limited access to quality medical care.
- Performed inpatient duties as well as continued follow-up for patients with chronic illnesses.
- Creatively implemented evidence-based medicine in a resource-limited setting and developed hospital guidelines.
- Educated patient families on hygiene, disease prevention, and child safety.
- Mentored and taught visiting residents and medical students about missions and global health.
- Followed up with patients during home visits.
- Performed all duties in Swahili and strove to learn more about the culture in order to facilitate connections with patients.
Pediatrician
Texas Children's Urgent Care
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Worked as a per diem provider.
- See previous Texas Children's Urgent Care description for fuller description of responsibilities.
Education
Pediatric Residency -
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX06.2017
M.D. -
LSU Health Sciences Center
Shreveport, LA05.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA05.2010
Skills
- General Pediatric Knowledge
- Global Health
- Performing X-rays and simple procedures
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
Timeline
Pediatrician
Texas Children's Urgent Care
09.2022 - Current
Pediatrician/International Missionary
International Mission Board
10.2017 - 07.2022
Pediatrician
Texas Children's Urgent Care
07.2017 - 09.2017
Pediatric Residency -
Baylor College of Medicine
M.D. -
LSU Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science -
Louisiana Christian University
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