Compassionate Board Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist with 16+ years of hospital and private practice experience. Adept at closely monitoring patient vitals and comfort levels throughout various procedures. Builds rapport with patients to foster trusting and effective care environment. Well-versed in maintaining detailed medical records to facilitate care plan development.
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Mercedes Schultz M.D.
Ob/Gyn Physician
Richmond, Tx,Tx
Summary
Work History
Memorial Medical Clinic/Memorial Medical Center, Medical Clinic, Port Lavaca, Tx
Hospital Employed Ob/GYN Physician
2017.07 - Current (7 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Counseled female patients on their Gynecological issues including but not limited to birth control counseling, STD screening, cervical and breast cancer screening
- Explained test results to patients to help them make decisions about lifestyle choices and future healthcare and treatments for Gynecologic and/or Obstetric issues.
- Educated patients on specific treatments and care plans and answered their questions and concerns
- Provided fast and accurate patient diagnostics and/or referrals.
- Worked closely with medical assistants and nurses in hospital and in clinic to check on patient statuses and needs.
- Managed 50+ births per year involving both planned caesarean and emergency deliveries.
- Consulted with patients on symptoms to help diagnose various gynecologic concerns.
- Performed 25 -50 outpatient gynecological surgeries and procedures per year
- Kept detailed records of patient treatments and needs throughout medical processes.
MountainView Woman's Clinic/Mason General Hospital, Shelton, WA
Hospital Employed Ob/Gyn Physician
2014.10 - 2017.06 (2 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Hospital run Ob/Gyn office with delivery and surgical privileges at Mason General Hospital
- Managed 120-180 births per year involving both planned caesarean and emergency deliveries
- Educated patients on specific treatments and care plans
- Performed office procedures like Colposcopy, IUD insertion, Nexplanon and Hysteroscopy
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts in a 4 person call group
Dr. Aurora Gonzalez and Associates, Houston, Tx
Private Practice Ob/Gyn Physician
2013.04 - 2014.07 (1 year & 3 months)
Job overview
- Ob/Gyn office employed position with delivery privileges at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Medical Center, Texas Children's Women's Pavilion, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Women's Hospital
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts in a 4 person call group.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Huntsville Memorial Hospital Physician, Huntsville, Tx
Hospital Employed Ob/Gyn Physician
2012.10 - 2013.01 (3 months)
Job overview
- Hospital employed position in Huntsville, Tx building a hospital owned Ob/Gyn practice with staff privileges at Huntsville Memorial Hospital.
- Counseled female patients on birth control methods, cervical and breast cancer and answered questions or concerns.
- Explained test results to patients to help each make decisions about lifestyle choices, future healthcare and treatments for gynecologic or obstetric issues.
- Educated patients on specific treatments and care plans.
Spring/Klein Ob/Gyn, Spring , Tx
Hospital Employed OB/Gyn Physician
2011.09 - 2012.10 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Hospital owned single specialty group practice with privileges at Houston Northwest Medical Center.
- Consulted with patients on symptoms to help diagnose various gynecologic concerns.
- Kept detailed records of patient treatments and needs throughout medical processes.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts in a 5 person call group
Henderson Memorial Hospital/East Texas Medical, Henderson, Tx
Hospital Employed OB/Gyn Physician
2009.05 - 2011.09 (2 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Established a new Ob/Gyn practice for the hospital as the only Ob/Gyn Physician in town for 1.5 years
- Oversaw staff of 5 supporting diverse female patients as young as 12
- Managed 120-350 births per year involving both planned caesarean and emergency deliveries.
- Remained on call for most days and weekends to cover the hospital as the only Ob/Gyn physician in town except for planned vacations and holidays.
Brookridge Medical Center , Henderson, TX
Private Practice OB/Gyn Physician
2006.10 - 2009.05 (2 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Private practice physician in a 2 physician practice working in an underserved rural patient population with hospital privileges at Henderson Memorial Hospital
- Managed 300+ births per year involving both planned caesarean and emergency deliveries.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL
from Obstetrics And Gynecology Residency
Jun.2001 - Jun.2006 (5 years)
University Overview
-Resident of the month teaching award in 2001
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn, NY
from Medical Doctorate (M.D.)
1997.08 - 2001.05 (3 years & 9 months)
University Overview
- Awarded the Endowed Honor Scholarship for high academic achievement
- State of New York Regents Health Care Scholarship Recipient
- Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha during my 3rd year of Medical school
- Jonathan Weiner M.D. International Health Fellowship to study abroad in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for 4 weeks to follow a tropical medicine Dermatologist and an Endocrinologist at the Endocrinology Institute
City College of City University of New York New York, NY
Premedical Post-Baccalaureate Program
1996.08 - 1997.06 (10 months)
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
Cornell University Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Biology and Society
1992.08 - 1996.05 (3 years & 9 months)
University Overview
- Dean's List for 2 semesters in 1993 and 1994
Skills
- Experience in using multiple Electronic Medical records including Epic, Cerner, NextGen, E-clinicals
- Complex Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Novasure Endometrial Ablation
- Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy Procedures including Myosure
- Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery
- Time Management
- Health and Wellness Education
Affiliations
Affiliations
-American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad, Lambda Pi chi Sorority, Inc, (Community Service oriented sorority)
-Texas Medical Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Research Experience
Research Experience
- Retrospective chart review of the surgical outcomes of obese vs. non-obese patients undergoing laparoscopy for the management of ectopic pregnancies from 1994-2002 at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Residency project from 2002-2006
- Research presentation at AAGL Meeting in 2006, Vegas, Nevada
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Timeline
Hospital Employed Ob/GYN Physician
Memorial Medical Clinic/Memorial Medical Center, Medical Clinic
2017.07 - Current (7 years & 2 months)
Hospital Employed Ob/Gyn Physician
MountainView Woman's Clinic/Mason General Hospital
2014.10 - 2017.06 (2 years & 8 months)
Private Practice Ob/Gyn Physician
Dr. Aurora Gonzalez and Associates
2013.04 - 2014.07 (1 year & 3 months)
Hospital Employed Ob/Gyn Physician
Huntsville Memorial Hospital Physician
2012.10 - 2013.01 (3 months)
Hospital Employed OB/Gyn Physician
Spring/Klein Ob/Gyn
2011.09 - 2012.10 (1 year & 1 month)
Hospital Employed OB/Gyn Physician
Henderson Memorial Hospital/East Texas Medical
2009.05 - 2011.09 (2 years & 4 months)
Private Practice OB/Gyn Physician
Brookridge Medical Center
2006.10 - 2009.05 (2 years & 7 months)
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
from Obstetrics And Gynecology Residency
Jun.2001 - Jun.2006 (5 years)
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
from Medical Doctorate (M.D.)
1997.08 - 2001.05 (3 years & 9 months)
City College of City University of New York
Premedical Post-Baccalaureate Program
1996.08 - 1997.06 (10 months)
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts from Biology and Society
1992.08 - 1996.05 (3 years & 9 months)
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