Michelle Garrido, M.D.
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Experienced and energetic physician dedicated to providing ethical and competent healthcare.
Strong communicator and collaborator, committed to delivering high-quality care and promoting patient well-being.
Proud to have received Sages of Clinical Service Award- Optum/United HealthCare-related to LGBTQ healthcare and education.
Overview
10
10
year of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care Physician
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
Beaumont
11.2023 - Current
Primary Care Physician
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
Van Nuys, CA
2017 - 2023
Medical Resident
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
Torrance, CA
2013 - 2016
Instructor- Medicina Hispana
University of Illinois, UIC
Chicago, IL
2009 - 2009
- Taught first and second-year medical students a medical Spanish course.
Summer Research Fellow
SUNY Downstate Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
2009 - 2009
- Initiated KAVI (Kings Against Violence Initiative) as an integral team member sponsored by the Emergency Medicine Department at SUNY Downstate for minority medical students. Developed and implemented preventative tools and strategies to decrease rates of recidivism among at-risk youth.
Research Assistant
UIC College of Medicine
Chicago, IL
2008 - 2009
- Collected and analyzed data from patient interviews in Spanish and English to identify correlations between patient and provider needs.
Research Fellow
UIC College of Medicine
Chicago, IL
2008 - 2008
- Conducted a summer medical student fellowship examining the correlation between mental health factors (depression, anxiety, and stress) and medication compliance among HIV/AIDS patients.
Instructor
UIC College of Medicine
Chicago, IL
2008 - 2008
- Provided education on anatomy, physiology, research methods, pathology, and vital signs to underprivileged high school students pursuing careers in the medical field.
High School Biology Teacher
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
2003 - 2006
Education
M.D. -
University of Illinois, Chicago School of Medicine
Chicago, ILMaster of Science -
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CABachelor of Science -
UCLA
Los AngelesSkills
- Quality Medical Care
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Patient Advocacy
- Spanish Fluency
- Honest and ethical
- Staff Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- Diplomate- American Board of Family Medicine
- Licensed Physician and Surgeon- Medical Board of California
- DEA Certified- Drug Enforcement Administration
- ACLS/PALS/BLS
Timeline
Urgent Care Physician
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
11.2023 - Current
Primary Care Physician
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
2017 - 2023
Medical Resident
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
2013 - 2016
Instructor- Medicina Hispana
University of Illinois, UIC
2009 - 2009
Summer Research Fellow
SUNY Downstate Hospital
2009 - 2009
Research Assistant
UIC College of Medicine
2008 - 2009
Research Fellow
UIC College of Medicine
2008 - 2008
Instructor
UIC College of Medicine
2008 - 2008
High School Biology Teacher
LAUSD
2003 - 2006
M.D. -
University of Illinois, Chicago School of Medicine
Master of Science -
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science -
UCLA
- Diplomate- American Board of Family Medicine
- Licensed Physician and Surgeon- Medical Board of California
- DEA Certified- Drug Enforcement Administration
- ACLS/PALS/BLS
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