Rene Compean II, MD
Laredo,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Hispanic psychiatrist with a passion for providing care to the underserved. Returned to Laredo, Texas after graduation to serve my community. Successfully treated a wide range of diagnoses in the outpatient setting, including conducting daily telehealth visits despite limited resources. Currently the sole full-time in-person psychiatrist in a city of nearly 400,000 people. Committed to excellence and consistently exceeding expectations for my patients. Eager to continue delivering high-quality care to those in need.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Attending psychiatrist
Private Practice
01.2025 - Current
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional development through participation in conferences, workshops, and other learning opportunities within the field of psychiatry.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care by effectively communicating with medical professionals, therapists, and social workers.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters within electronic medical records systems, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Remained up-to-date on current research findings and best practices in psychiatry, incorporating new techniques into clinical practice for improved results.
Consulting psychiatrist
Conscientia Health
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct telepsychiatry consultations, increasing access to mental health services for remote patients.
- Maintain overall clinical responsibility for mental health programs within facility.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
Consulting Psychiatrist
Non Profit Organization
01.2025 - Current
I currently work with a nonprofit organization as a consultant
I conduct evaluations and follow-up, and am in constant contact with patient's counseling services and case worker
Attending Psychiatrist
Gateway Community Health Center
07.2023 - 12.2024
- worked in an outpatient setting, I see patients 12 and above. I have approximately 400 patients. I work as an attending psychiatrist with minimal resources in Laredo Texas and serve as the only in person psychiatrist.
Psychiatrist
Newark Beth Israel Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked in the emergency room as a psychiatrist which includes admitting or discharging patients with quick decision making
Psychiatrist
Care Plus
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked as an outpatient psychiatrist including seeing new patients, follow ups and including keeping my own patient load
Education
Psychiatry Resident -
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Paramus, NJ06.2023
Doctor of Medicine -
American University School of Medicine
Coral Gables, FL05.2019
B.S. - Biology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas01.2015
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
- Anxiety Management
- Depression Treatment
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Professionalism
- Suicide Prevention
- Continuous Improvement
- Depression and anxiety specialist
- Medication Prescribing
Leadership Experience
- Previous Chief Resident of Outpatient Clinic as a PGY3 and PGY4, assign coverage when residents are out of the office. Handle any and all problems that arise.
- Head Physiology group tutor, Held tutoring sessions once a week for 2 semesters.
- Harvey heart machine teaching assistant, Tutoring once a month for 3 semesters.
- Peer to peer tutor, Tutoring for Pathology, Physiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology and Microbiology every 2 weeks.
- Head baseball coach, Coached an 18 and under team in college, traveled out of town once a month.
Awards
- Community Outreach Award Recipient, AUC School of Medicine, 30,000-dollar scholarship.
- Deans list, AUC School of Medicine, Semester 2-5, 88% and above GPA.
- Honor and Service Award, AUC School of Medicine, 85% GPA for 5 semesters and community service events.
- Lamar Bruni Scholarship, Laredo Texas, 3,000 dollars every semester.
Volunteer Experience
- Community action day, St Maarten, 2015-2017, Cleaned animal shelter, played sports with children.
- Church preparation, St Maarten, 2015-2017, Set up for mass at school for priest.
- Phlebotomy workshop, St Maarten, 2015-2017, Taught other students how to draw blood.
- Baseball summer camp, JJ Gomez Academy, Laredo Texas, 2011-2015, Helped create and coach a baseball camp of 100 children age 5-15.
- Private baseball hitting sessions, Laredo Texas, 2011-2015, Helped young players develop hitting skills on weekends.
- Medical Assistant, Dr. Compean’s office, Laredo Texas, 2011-2015, Assisted with drawing blood, EKG’s, giving vaccinations, taking vital signs.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Attending psychiatrist
Private Practice
01.2025 - Current
Consulting psychiatrist
Conscientia Health
01.2025 - Current
Consulting Psychiatrist
Non Profit Organization
01.2025 - Current
Attending Psychiatrist
Gateway Community Health Center
07.2023 - 12.2024
Psychiatrist
Newark Beth Israel Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
Psychiatrist
Care Plus
10.2022 - 07.2023
Psychiatry Resident -
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine -
American University School of Medicine
B.S. - Biology
Texas A&M International University
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