Martel Samuels
Pediatrician
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Board certified pediatrician offering 13 years of exemplary experience in Pediatrics. Eager to apply expertise in diagnosing pediatric conditions and formulating effective care plans to foster wellness. Highly skilled in communicating effectively with youth and caregivers to maintain a high level of clinical excellence and patient service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Pediatrician
Chickasaw Nation Health Services
Ada, Oklahoma
11.2024 - Current
- Provide well child checks, manage development disorders, ADHD patients, mental health patients and screenings.
- Treat newborns, birth to 18, manage acute care illnesses, stabilize patients and manage ER transfers and accelerate acuity of care for rapidly declining health patients from ambulatory setting to nearby Referral Centers
General Pediatrician
Chickasaw Nation Health Services
Ada, Oklahoma
11.2024 - Current
- Provide well child checks, manage development disorders, ADHD patients, mental health patients and screenings.
- Treat newborns, birth to 18, manage acute care illnesses, stabilize patients and manage ER transfers and accelerate acuity of care for rapidly declining health patients from ambulatory setting to nearby Referral Centers
General Pediatrician
Samuels Pediatrics
Alamo, Texas
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Established preventive health practices in alignment with developmental markers and family health history.
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
- Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention to promote health and growth.
- Dedicated 80 hours per week as on-call physician to patients at associated clinics.
- Average patient volume managed daily 30 patients.
General Pediatrician
Samuels Pediatrics
Alamo, Texas
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Established preventive health practices in alignment with developmental markers and family health history.
- Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals and immunizations to children.
- Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention to promote health and growth.
- Dedicated 80 hours per week as on-call physician to patients at associated clinics.
- Average patient volume managed daily 30 patients.
Pediatric Hospitalist
Dr Pareira Hospitalist Group
McAllen, Texas
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Helped coordinate responses to emerging public health issues involving hospital care and managed smooth implementation with residents and staff.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Handled as many as 35 patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
- Educated medical students about conditions, treatment protocols and successful patient interaction strategies as qualified instructor for hospital-based classes.
- Updated charts in hospital system with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
Pediatric Hospitalist
Dr Pareira Hospitalist Group
McAllen, Texas
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Helped coordinate responses to emerging public health issues involving hospital care and managed smooth implementation with residents and staff.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Handled as many as 35 patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
- Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
- Educated medical students about conditions, treatment protocols and successful patient interaction strategies as qualified instructor for hospital-based classes.
- Updated charts in hospital system with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
Pediatric Hospitalist
Brownsville Pediatric Group
Brownsville, Texas
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Helped coordinate responses to emerging public health issues involving hospital care and managed smooth implementation with residents and staff.
- Reduced patient loads through balanced treatment plans involving minimizing length of hospital stays and implementing effective at-home and specialist care.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Handled as many as 25 in-patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
Pediatric Hospitalist
Brownsville Pediatric Group
Brownsville, Texas
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Helped coordinate responses to emerging public health issues involving hospital care and managed smooth implementation with residents and staff.
- Reduced patient loads through balanced treatment plans involving minimizing length of hospital stays and implementing effective at-home and specialist care.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Handled as many as 25 in-patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
Chief Resident
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Corpus Christi, Texas
02.2007 - 05.2010
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Defined medical and administrative best practices in policies and procedures.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
Chief Resident
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Corpus Christi, Texas
02.2007 - 05.2010
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Defined medical and administrative best practices in policies and procedures.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
Family Physician
LIBERTY MEDICAL CENTER
Kingston, Jamaica
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being.
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered or prescribed treatments.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Discussed possible side effects of medication or immunization with patients.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Managed and provided care for family facility with average patient loads of 35 patients daily.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
Family Physician
LIBERTY MEDICAL CENTER
Kingston, Jamaica
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Referred patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being.
- Maintained high patient satisfaction through knowledgeable support and compassionate care.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered or prescribed treatments.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Discussed possible side effects of medication or immunization with patients.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Managed and provided care for family facility with average patient loads of 35 patients daily.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
Education
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
06-1992
M.D.: PEDIATRICS BOARD CERTIFIED - Pediatrics Residency
06-2010
Internship - undefined
01-1994
Skills
- Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Medical Director for group of Pediatric Clinics.
- Managed COVID affected patients during pandemic in and outpatient and at home.
- Telehealth medicine instituted, introduced and managed patients.
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow, 2010-01-01
Certification
- Texas Medical License, N7169, 2028-08-31
- Florida Medical License, 129553, 2028-01-31
- BLS, 2022-07-21, 2026-07-21
- PALS, 2022-07-21, 2026-07-21
Languages
English
Spanish
Personal Information
- Profession: Pediatrician
- Title: Pediatrician
- Date of Birth: 1968-09-08
- Gender: M
- Nationality: American and Canadian
- Driving License: DLS542-547-68-328-0
- Marital Status: Divorced
- ID Type: Social Security Number
- ID Number: XXX-XX-5947
Npi
1760793566
Social Security Number
XXX-XX-5947
Timeline
General Pediatrician - Chickasaw Nation Health Services
11.2024 - Current
General Pediatrician - Chickasaw Nation Health Services
11.2024 - Current
General Pediatrician - Samuels Pediatrics
01.2018 - 10.2023
General Pediatrician - Samuels Pediatrics
01.2018 - 10.2023
Pediatric Hospitalist - Dr Pareira Hospitalist Group
08.2010 - 07.2012
Pediatric Hospitalist - Dr Pareira Hospitalist Group
08.2010 - 07.2012
Pediatric Hospitalist - Brownsville Pediatric Group
07.2010 - 06.2011
Pediatric Hospitalist - Brownsville Pediatric Group
07.2010 - 06.2011
Family Physician - LIBERTY MEDICAL CENTER
07.2007 - 06.2010
Family Physician - LIBERTY MEDICAL CENTER
07.2007 - 06.2010
Chief Resident - Driscoll Children's Hospital
02.2007 - 05.2010
Chief Resident - Driscoll Children's Hospital
02.2007 - 05.2010
University of The West Indies - M.D., Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Driscoll Children's Hospital - M.D.: PEDIATRICS BOARD CERTIFIED, Pediatrics Residency
Kingston Public Hospital - Internship,