For the past 36 years I have been both honored and privileged to serve as a physician and teacher. Serving patients, families, communities and future physicians through teaching, mentoring, encouraging and example. A Board-certified practicing pediatrician, with extensive work experience in University and Academic Medical Institutions as well as community institutions associated with medical, osteopathic and residency training programs. Committed to teaching all students while learning from them as well. In addition, I proudly served my country in the United States Army Medical Department, helping to propel our country forward by better serving the people in it. Also completed 3 year fellowship training in pediatric cardiology, at the University of Virginia Charlottesville – Not Board Certified – also skilled at performing and interpreting pediatric echo in all pediatric and young adult age groups, read EKG and Holter Monitors. I am cross training the adult sonographer on the diagnosis of congenital heart disease. I have experience in supervising mid-level providers and students. Teaching both general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology.
To keep learning, mentoring, growing, loving, teaching and being grateful. Versatile Hospitalist offering 30 plus years of comprehensive experience managing patient treatment, providing health education and coordinating medical care from admission to discharge. Ethical and driven professional certified in General Pediatrics and completed a 3 year pediatric cardiology fellowship. Accustomed to handling medical care for a large number patients and working in diverse, multicultural environments.
ryfriday@hotmail.com
254-247-7659
U S. Army Veteran/Major
Coprich-Friday #:149083
I have been involved with teaching all of my profession life. Beginning in Medical school where I was heavily involved in teaching medical students In history and physical examination. An being first a student and later a colleague on the same team as my esteemed teacher Dr. Basil Zitelli and others. And later at Baylor College of Medicine when I worked at Texas Children’s Hospital where I taught both general pediatric and pediatric cardiology in a clinic setting. along with siting on the academic admissions board and mentorship programs. I would like to work in an environment that is dedicated and focused on teaching, academic development , mentorship and clinical practice. To have colleagues with knowledge and experience that I don’t have as we all continue to evolve as clinicians and educators. And Diversity is essential – to be in an environment where diversity is welcome, desired and respected. Married with 3 grown professional children, 2 grandkids and total of 6 dogs.
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, Alamogordo, New Mexico, Staff Pediatrician, As a part of GCRMC physician practices, I serve as a Full time inpatient and outpatient General Pediatrician who takes inpatient call every 3-4 weeks, which includes inpatient, nursery/nicu services, stabilization and transfers to outside facilities, and outpatient services as well as coverage for the ED and Urgent Care, and plus are practices answering service calls. Also provides both inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology consultations, echocardiography, Holter monitor studies and interpretation, EKG interpretations , clinical management, follow-up and referral to Children’s Hospital for further cardiac evaluations and surgical interventions. My patient population spans from 0 – 18 years and sometimes older depending on the clinical case and comfort level of adult practitioners. And I care for a full range and spectrum of pediatric primary medical, behavioral and low complexity mental diagnosis. I also teach and supervise medical students, interns , residents, nurse PR actioners and one flight surgeon. I also sit on several committees.
Date of Birth: 10/18/62
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