Nestor Quezada
Summary
Infectious Disease Consultant with extensive experience in managing complex cases and improving patient outcomes through effective problem-solving and accurate clinical documentation. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and families, ensuring a supportive care environment. Dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based medicine in dynamic settings, resulting in enhanced health outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Infectious Disease Consultant
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Provide general infectious diseases inpatient and outpatient consults.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle modifications needed to reduce their risk of contracting an infection.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care services provided.
- Attended conferences related to advances in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on complex cases involving multiple organ systems or infections.
- Conducted patient interviews to assess and diagnose infectious disease issues.
- Assessed immunization needs for individuals at risk for certain infections.
- Evaluated current literature regarding novel agents used for treating infectious disease.
- Provided consultation services to other healthcare providers in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases.
- Developed treatment plans for patients with infectious diseases based on lab results, physical exam findings, and medical history.
- Monitored patient progress during treatment of infectious diseases.
Infectious Disease Consultant
Atrium Health Infectious Diseases Kenilworth
Charlotte, NC
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Managed a busy general infectious diseases and HIV practice in an Inpatient and outpatient settings.
Infectious Disease Consultant
Infectious Diseases Consultants of OKC (IDCOKC)
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Specialized in general infectious diseases, HIV and hepatitis C practice in an inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Providing infection control and antimicrobial stewardship.
Infectious Disease Consultant
Infectious Disease Specialist, PC
NW Indiana, IN
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided comprehensive care in general infectious diseases and HIV practice in an inpatient and outpatient settings.
Infectious Diseases Consultants of OKC (IDCOKC)
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Delivered care in general infectious diseases and HIV practice in an inpatient and outpatient settings.
General Practitioner
Instituto Dominicano de Estudios Virologicos
Sto. Dgo., DR
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Managed primary care in an Outpatient HIV clinic.
- Assessed patient needs by taking detailed histories and performing comprehensive physicals.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment for a variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Managed acute and chronic diseases using evidence based medicine guidelines.
- Scheduled regular checkups with patients to monitor progress of existing treatments or conditions.
- Referred patients to specialists when necessary or requested by the patient and family members.
Education
Post-doctoral Fellowship - Infectious Diseases
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA06.2011
Internship and Residency - Internal Medicine
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI06.2009
MD -
Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
Sto. Dgo., DR03.2004
Skills
- Infectious disease management
- Clinical record keeping
- Patient counseling
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- 2004, Summa Cum Laude, top 1% medical school class
- 2002, Awarded the 2002 'Salome Urena de Henriquez Academic Excellence Performance Award'
- 1998, Awarded the 'National Young Talent' Award with a scholarship for medical school
Professional Organizations
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), Member, 07/01/09
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/05/81
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Publications
Quezada Joaquin NM, Diekema DJ, Perencevich EN, Bailey G, Winokur PL, Schweizer ML, Long-Term Risk for Readmission, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infection, and Death among MRSA-Colonized Veterans, Antimicrob. Agents Chemother., 12/01/12,
Quezada Joaquin NM, Clinical Impact of the Staphylococcus aureus PNA FISH Test for Early Differentiation between S. aureus and non-aureus Staphylococcal Bacteremia, Poster presented at: Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 2008
Volunteer Experience
07/01/05-08/31/05, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, Observership in the AIDS Psych Service
Licensure And Board Qualification
Florida, 2009, Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011, Diplomat, American Board of Infectious Diseases
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Infectious Disease Consultant
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Infectious Disease Consultant
Atrium Health Infectious Diseases Kenilworth
10.2018 - 02.2023
Infectious Disease Consultant
Infectious Diseases Consultants of OKC (IDCOKC)
05.2014 - 08.2018
Infectious Disease Consultant
Infectious Disease Specialist, PC
10.2013 - 04.2014
Infectious Diseases Consultants of OKC (IDCOKC)
10.2011 - 09.2013
General Practitioner
Instituto Dominicano de Estudios Virologicos
01.2005 - 05.2006
Post-doctoral Fellowship - Infectious Diseases
University of Iowa
Internship and Residency - Internal Medicine
Wayne State University
MD -
Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
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