Virabandith Songbandith
Primary Care Physician
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Proficient Primary Care Clinician adept at planning treatments, following up with patients and gaining an ever-deeper understanding of conditions by attending training, reviewing studies and evaluating new medications. Bringing 20 plus years of healthcare experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician and Medical Director for Primary Care Clinics
Montwood Family Medical Center
El Paso, Texas
08.2000 - Current
- Responsible for approximately 2500 to 3000 patient panel among the four outpatient clinics in the City of El Paso and Presidio, Texas
- More than 60% were over the age of 65 who had complex or multi-organ diseases; also had many patient from the VA, serving as their PCP
- Supervised NPs and PAs
- Evaluate Blood test, EKG and X-Rays
- Minor procedures, such as suture of laceration and and casting of broken bone, were routinely performed at the clinics.
Inpatient Services for Adult and Pediatric patients
Montwood Family Medical Center
El Paso
08.2000 - Current
- Averaged about 10 patients per day serving as the Attending Physician
- Cared for patients in the regular wards, in the cardiac Telemetry Units, ICU/CCU and post-surgical unit, in consultation with the specialists
- Cared for pediatric patients
Nursing Home Care
Montwood Family Medical Center
El Paso
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsible for more than 100 patient panel among the three nursing home in El Paso, Texas
- As a Medical Director, I've learn the complexity of nursing home care, especially from the financial and administrative perspective.
Senior Medical Consultants - Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Montwood Family Medical Center
El Paso, Texas
03.2020 - Current
- Senior Medical Consultant at UBH- El Paso Behavioral Health Center, working with the psychiatric team to provide medical care for patients.
- Oversaw patients with more complex medical conditions such as stroke, cardiac and pulmonary diseases who had mental health condition in Geriatric Units, Military Units and Drug Addiction Units
- Assisted with care of Pediatric patients.
Rural Health
Presidio Medical Center
Presidio, Texas
06.2011 - Current
- Medical Director, implemented a Comprehensive Health Program for patients in the City of Presidio, Texas, such as vaccination program, sports physical, prenatal care, and medical air transportation of critical patients.
Urgent Care
Montwood Family Medical Center
El Paso, Texas
08.2000 - Current
- Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
- Prescribed medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
- Reported births, deaths and contagious disease outbreaks to government officials as required by federal and institutional regulations.
- Prepared and maintained correspondence, reports and claims in compliance with federal regulations and followed best practices in patient and family support.
Emergency Medicine
Trinity ER
El Paso, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations.
- Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions.
Telehealth Medicine
Montwood Family Medical Center
El Paso, Texas
01.2020 - Current
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Home Visiting Physician
Montwood Family Medical Center
El Paso, Texas
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
Education
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program - Geriatric Fellowship
Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii 08.1999 - 08.2000
Community Health and Family Medicine Internship and Residency Program - Internship And Residency
University of Florida Health Science Center
Jacksonville, FL 08.1996 - 08.1999
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA 08.1991 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 08.1987 - 05.1991
St. Petersburg Senior High School - Diploma
St. Petersburg Senior High School
08.1984 - 05.1987
Skills
Clinical Quality Improvement
Direct Patient Care
Nurse education program development
HIPAA
Academic advising
Patient education
Student evaluations
Treatment planning
Diagnostic skills
One-on-one Instruction
Records management
Patient Assessments
Small Group Instruction
Clinical instruction
Medical recordkeeping
Patient relationship management
Foreign Languages
- Laotian (Fluent)
- Thai (Conversational)
- Spanish and French (Advance to Conversational)
Interests
Amature Musician
Guitar, Stamp and Book Collector
Plant, Fish and Bird
Medical Licensure
Licensed in Texas since 2000
Board Certification
Texas since 2000 - recertification pending
Citizenship
United States of America
Leadership Experience
- Medical Director for Presidio Medical Center, for 10 plus years at Rural Health Clinic in Presidio, Texas, serving underserved population of 2,700
- Medical Director for Nursing Home in 2003
- Medical Director for Home Health Agencies for 5 years
- Medical Director for Laboratory, X-Rays and CT Scan for 10 plus years at Montwood Medical Center, North Park Medical Center, Presidio Medical Center
- Preceptor for PAs, NPs and Medical Students
Certification
Family Medicine Board Certification
Timeline
Nursing Home Care
Montwood Family Medical Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
Emergency Medicine
Trinity ER
09.2022 - Current
Senior Medical Consultants - Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Montwood Family Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Telehealth Medicine
Montwood Family Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Rural Health
Presidio Medical Center
06.2011 - Current
Home Visiting Physician
Montwood Family Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2005
Clinician and Medical Director for Primary Care Clinics
Montwood Family Medical Center
08.2000 - Current
Inpatient Services for Adult and Pediatric patients
Montwood Family Medical Center
08.2000 - Current
Urgent Care
Montwood Family Medical Center
08.2000 - Current
Family Medicine Board Certification
08-2000
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program - Geriatric Fellowship
Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Hawaii
08.1999 - 08.2000
Community Health and Family Medicine Internship and Residency Program - Internship And Residency
University of Florida Health Science Center
08.1996 - 08.1999
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine
08.1991 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Tulane University
08.1987 - 05.1991
St. Petersburg Senior High School - Diploma
St. Petersburg Senior High School
08.1984 - 05.1987