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Dr. Pedro Carrillo


Internal Medicine


  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Jul 2022 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 1988:  Medical Doctor (Private Practice) Pedro L. Carrillo, MD, PA   Hialeah, Florida & Miami, Florida
  • 1984 – 1987: Residency Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, New Jersey
  • 1982 – 1984: House Physician, Pan American Hospital, Miami, Florida
  • Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida  (Jun 1976 – Dec 1977)
  • Universidad Del Este (Medical School), San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic (Jan 1978 – Jan 1982)
  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
Work experience
  • Jul 2022 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 1988:  Medical Doctor (Private Practice) Pedro L. Carrillo, MD, PA   Hialeah, Florida & Miami, Florida
  • 1984 – 1987: Residency Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, New Jersey
  • 1982 – 1984: House Physician, Pan American Hospital, Miami, Florida
Education and Training
  • Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida  (Jun 1976 – Dec 1977)
  • Universidad Del Este (Medical School), San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic (Jan 1978 – Jan 1982)



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Dr. Otto Secada


Internal Medicine


  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Awards & Honours
  • Certifications

Private Practice:

  • Jul 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • Dec 2019: 7150 W 20th Ave, Ste 209 Hialeah, FL 33016
  • Nov 2010: 2387 W 68th St, Ste 203 Hialeah, FL 33016
  • Mar 1998: Palmetto Hospital. Teaching Staff, affiliated Nova South Eastern University
  • Jan 1997: Chairman of the Board. Diabetic Unit. Palm Spring Hospital
  • Jul 1993: Civil Surgeon. Immigration and Naturalization

Group Practice:

  • Jan 1992: Medical Director
  • Dec 1992: Humana Miami Lakes, 15420 NW 77th St Miami Lakes, FL 33014
  • Dec 1992: Internal Medicine Group, 777 E 25th St, Ste 112 Hialeah, FL 33013
  • Medical School. Universidad Central del Este, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominic Republic (Sep 1982 – Jun 1986)
  • Internship. St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. (Dec 1987 – Jun 1989)
  • Internal Medicine PGY || and PGY. Cornell Medical Center. (Jul 1989)
  • Residency. St Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY. (Jun 1991)
  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Awards & Honours
  • Certifications
Work experience

Private Practice:

  • Jul 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • Dec 2019: 7150 W 20th Ave, Ste 209 Hialeah, FL 33016
  • Nov 2010: 2387 W 68th St, Ste 203 Hialeah, FL 33016
  • Mar 1998: Palmetto Hospital. Teaching Staff, affiliated Nova South Eastern University
  • Jan 1997: Chairman of the Board. Diabetic Unit. Palm Spring Hospital
  • Jul 1993: Civil Surgeon. Immigration and Naturalization

Group Practice:

  • Jan 1992: Medical Director
  • Dec 1992: Humana Miami Lakes, 15420 NW 77th St Miami Lakes, FL 33014
  • Dec 1992: Internal Medicine Group, 777 E 25th St, Ste 112 Hialeah, FL 33013
Education and Training
  • Medical School. Universidad Central del Este, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominic Republic (Sep 1982 – Jun 1986)
  • Internship. St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. (Dec 1987 – Jun 1989)
  • Internal Medicine PGY || and PGY. Cornell Medical Center. (Jul 1989)
  • Residency. St Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY. (Jun 1991)
Awards & Honours
Certifications

More about Dr. Otto Secada



  • Activities
  • Professional Organizations & Societies
  • Research & Publications
  • Affiliation Palmetto General Hospital, 2001 W 68th St, Hialeah, FL 33016
  • Activities
  • Professional Organizations & Societies
  • Research & Publications
Activities
Professional Organizations & Societies
  • Affiliation Palmetto General Hospital, 2001 W 68th St, Hialeah, FL 33016
Research & Publications



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Dr. Farid Marquez


Internal Medicine


  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications
  • Aug 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 2008 – Present: Palm Springs Research Institute. 3700 W 12th Ave, Ste 300, Hialeah, FL 33012
  • 2007 – 2008: Vivo Clinical Research. 3900 NW 79th Ave, Ste 228-230, Doral, FL 33166
  • 2005 – 2007: Vivo Clinical Trials 8300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami 33138
  • 2004 – Present: Farid Marquez MD, PA. 2601 SW 37th Ave, Ste 907, Miami, FL 33133
  • 2004 – Present: Farid Marquez MD, PA. 1435 W 49th Place, Ste 207, Hialeah, FL 33012
  • New Utrecht High School – Brooklyn, New York (1973 – 1977)
  • City College of New York – New York (1977 – 1978)
  • Medical Doctor. Universidad Central Del Este, School of Medicine – San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic (1978 – 1982)
  • Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications
Work experience
  • Aug 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 2008 – Present: Palm Springs Research Institute. 3700 W 12th Ave, Ste 300, Hialeah, FL 33012
  • 2007 – 2008: Vivo Clinical Research. 3900 NW 79th Ave, Ste 228-230, Doral, FL 33166
  • 2005 – 2007: Vivo Clinical Trials 8300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami 33138
  • 2004 – Present: Farid Marquez MD, PA. 2601 SW 37th Ave, Ste 907, Miami, FL 33133
  • 2004 – Present: Farid Marquez MD, PA. 1435 W 49th Place, Ste 207, Hialeah, FL 33012
Education and Training
  • New Utrecht High School – Brooklyn, New York (1973 – 1977)
  • City College of New York – New York (1977 – 1978)
  • Medical Doctor. Universidad Central Del Este, School of Medicine – San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic (1978 – 1982)
Certifications
  • Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy


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Dr. Odalys Gonzalez


Internal Medicine


  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications
  • 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 2014 – 2021: New Life Medical Institute, Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 2013 – 2014: Internship Puerto Rico. Hospital Dr. Cayetano Coll y Toste, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
  • Jun 2011 – 2012: Surgical and Medical Assistant.Miami Children’s Hospital, Dermatology Department, Miami, Florida
  • 1994 – 1997: Rheumatologist and Clinical Medicine. HCQ “10 de Octubre”, Ciudad Havana, Cuba
  • 1990 – 1994: Comprehensive Integrative Medicine Specialist and Clinical Medicine. Policlinico, “Turcio Lima”, Ciudad Havana, Cuba
  • Medical Sciences Faculty, La Habana, Cuba (Sep. 1982 – Aug. 1988)
  • Internship of Rural Social Services, Mayari, Holguin. (Sep. 1988 – Nov. 1989)
  • First Degree Specialist in Integral General Medicine. (Sep. 1990 – Aug. 1994)
  •  Rheumatology Residency 3 years, HCQ “10 de October. (Sep. 1994 – Oct. 1997)
  •  Surgical Technician (Professional Training Center) & Medical Assistant. (1998 – 1999)
  •  ECFMG Certificate (Jan 2013)
  •  Internship Hospital Dr Cayetano Coll y Toste (Jun 2013 – 2014)
  • Physician Shadowing in Family Medicine, Gynecology and Dermatology Office (Jul 2014 – Present)
  • Oct 2014 Board of Licensing and Medical Discipline. Regular License, Puerto Rico
  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications
Work experience
  • 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 2014 – 2021: New Life Medical Institute, Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 2013 – 2014: Internship Puerto Rico. Hospital Dr. Cayetano Coll y Toste, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
  • Jun 2011 – 2012: Surgical and Medical Assistant.Miami Children’s Hospital, Dermatology Department, Miami, Florida
  • 1994 – 1997: Rheumatologist and Clinical Medicine. HCQ “10 de Octubre”, Ciudad Havana, Cuba
  • 1990 – 1994: Comprehensive Integrative Medicine Specialist and Clinical Medicine. Policlinico, “Turcio Lima”, Ciudad Havana, Cuba
Education and Training
  • Medical Sciences Faculty, La Habana, Cuba (Sep. 1982 – Aug. 1988)
  • Internship of Rural Social Services, Mayari, Holguin. (Sep. 1988 – Nov. 1989)
  • First Degree Specialist in Integral General Medicine. (Sep. 1990 – Aug. 1994)
  •  Rheumatology Residency 3 years, HCQ “10 de October. (Sep. 1994 – Oct. 1997)
  •  Surgical Technician (Professional Training Center) & Medical Assistant. (1998 – 1999)
  •  ECFMG Certificate (Jan 2013)
  •  Internship Hospital Dr Cayetano Coll y Toste (Jun 2013 – 2014)
  • Physician Shadowing in Family Medicine, Gynecology and Dermatology Office (Jul 2014 – Present)
Certifications
  • Oct 2014 Board of Licensing and Medical Discipline. Regular License, Puerto Rico

More about Dr. Odalys Gonzalez



  • Activities
  • Research & Publications
  • 1998 -2013: Volunteer Doctor. Emmaus Medical Mission (Received Gorilla Award), Sumpango, Guatemala
  • 1998 – 1999: Volunteer Work. Pan-American Hospital, Kendall Hospital and Miami Children’s Hospital
  • Experimental Surgery in Cardio-Pulmo transplants. 1983
  • Medico-Scientific developments. 1984
  • Endoscopic radiology in the Gastroduodenal Ulcus. Published 1985
  • Internal Medicine in the Provinces, Award, Published 1986
  • “Altitude Test” A New Method to Ascertain Muscle Tone in Babies. Published 1987
  • Liver Functions and the Rheumatoid Arthritis, Award, Published 1988
  • “Asphyxia at Birth” and its effects in neurology, development and intelligence of the child. Published 1987
  • Asphyxia and convulsions, Award, Published 1988
  • Infant’s Early Life, Award, Published 1988
  • EKG fluctuations and Rheumatoid Arthritis 1988
  • Int’l Congress on Hydrothermal Technics. 1993
  • Int’l Congress on Rheumatology. 1994
  • Symposium in Acupuncture. 1995
  • Attended a total of 34 Seminars, Congresses, Workshops and
  • Symposiums and Co-published 11 medical articles from Applied Medicine to Rheumatology, from 1983 to 1997.
  • New strategies in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis 2014
  • ARPR Annual Meeting 2014
  • ACLS 2014
  • PALS 2014
  • CPR 2014
  • HIV and AIDS 2014
  • Medical Errors Prevention 2014
  • Domestic Violence 2014
  • Activities
  • Research & Publications
Activities
  • 1998 -2013: Volunteer Doctor. Emmaus Medical Mission (Received Gorilla Award), Sumpango, Guatemala
  • 1998 – 1999: Volunteer Work. Pan-American Hospital, Kendall Hospital and Miami Children’s Hospital
Research & Publications
  • Experimental Surgery in Cardio-Pulmo transplants. 1983
  • Medico-Scientific developments. 1984
  • Endoscopic radiology in the Gastroduodenal Ulcus. Published 1985
  • Internal Medicine in the Provinces, Award, Published 1986
  • “Altitude Test” A New Method to Ascertain Muscle Tone in Babies. Published 1987
  • Liver Functions and the Rheumatoid Arthritis, Award, Published 1988
  • “Asphyxia at Birth” and its effects in neurology, development and intelligence of the child. Published 1987
  • Asphyxia and convulsions, Award, Published 1988
  • Infant’s Early Life, Award, Published 1988
  • EKG fluctuations and Rheumatoid Arthritis 1988
  • Int’l Congress on Hydrothermal Technics. 1993
  • Int’l Congress on Rheumatology. 1994
  • Symposium in Acupuncture. 1995
  • Attended a total of 34 Seminars, Congresses, Workshops and
  • Symposiums and Co-published 11 medical articles from Applied Medicine to Rheumatology, from 1983 to 1997.
  • New strategies in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis 2014
  • ARPR Annual Meeting 2014
  • ACLS 2014
  • PALS 2014
  • CPR 2014
  • HIV and AIDS 2014
  • Medical Errors Prevention 2014
  • Domestic Violence 2014




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Dr. Arturo Jesus Perez


Internal Medicine


  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 2016 – 2021: Medical Doctor NEW LIFE MEDICAL INSTITUTE,INC.Miami, Florida
  • 2013 – 2016: Medical Assistance Dr Rafael Abreu,MD Office.Miami,Florida.
  • 2013: Medical Assistant Dr Blanca Gonzalez,MD Office.Miami,Florida.
  • 2012 – 2013: Patient Care Technician Fresenius Medical Care. Miami, Florida.
  • 2010 – 2012: Data Entry Operator America Home Care, Inc. Miami, Florida.
  • 2007: Research assistant University of Miami.Miami, Florida.
  • 2006: Unit Coordinator Blue Care Home Health Services Inc.Miami, Florida.
  • 2002 – 2004: Office Clerk and Unit Coordinator Hospice Care of South Florida.Miami, Florida.
  • 2001 – 2002: Oncology Physician Leon Cuervo Rubio Provincial Hospital of Pinar del Rio, Oncologic Clinic. Pinar del Rio, Republic of Cuba.
  • 1994 – 1996: Family Medicine Phycisian Manuel Pity Fajardo Polyclinic. Pinar del Rio, Republic of Cuba.
  • 1990 – 1991: General Practitioner Rural community healthcare service Manuel Pity Fajardo Polyclinic. Pinar del Rio, Republic of Cuba.
  • Internship (Jun 2009)
  • Family Medicine Program UPR/Loiza PR (2008 – 2009)
  • American Rigistry of Medical Assistant,FL USA. Certified Medical assistant (2002)
  • Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana Republic of Cuba. Oncology Residency (1996 – 2000)
  • Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana Republic of Cuba. Family Medicine Residency (1991 – 1994)
  • Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana Republic of Cuba. MD (1984 – 1990)
  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
Work experience
  • 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • 2016 – 2021: Medical Doctor NEW LIFE MEDICAL INSTITUTE,INC.Miami, Florida
  • 2013 – 2016: Medical Assistance Dr Rafael Abreu,MD Office.Miami,Florida.
  • 2013: Medical Assistant Dr Blanca Gonzalez,MD Office.Miami,Florida.
  • 2012 – 2013: Patient Care Technician Fresenius Medical Care. Miami, Florida.
  • 2010 – 2012: Data Entry Operator America Home Care, Inc. Miami, Florida.
  • 2007: Research assistant University of Miami.Miami, Florida.
  • 2006: Unit Coordinator Blue Care Home Health Services Inc.Miami, Florida.
  • 2002 – 2004: Office Clerk and Unit Coordinator Hospice Care of South Florida.Miami, Florida.
  • 2001 – 2002: Oncology Physician Leon Cuervo Rubio Provincial Hospital of Pinar del Rio, Oncologic Clinic. Pinar del Rio, Republic of Cuba.
  • 1994 – 1996: Family Medicine Phycisian Manuel Pity Fajardo Polyclinic. Pinar del Rio, Republic of Cuba.
  • 1990 – 1991: General Practitioner Rural community healthcare service Manuel Pity Fajardo Polyclinic. Pinar del Rio, Republic of Cuba.
Education and Training
  • Internship (Jun 2009)
  • Family Medicine Program UPR/Loiza PR (2008 – 2009)
  • American Rigistry of Medical Assistant,FL USA. Certified Medical assistant (2002)
  • Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana Republic of Cuba. Oncology Residency (1996 – 2000)
  • Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana Republic of Cuba. Family Medicine Residency (1991 – 1994)
  • Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana Republic of Cuba. MD (1984 – 1990)



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Dr. Orlando D. Rodriguez


Internal Medicine


  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Awards & Honours
  • Certifications
  • Jun 2020 – Present:  President of Medical Staff/Medical Executive Committee Jackson South Community Hospital.
  • Jun 2017 – Jun 2020: President-Elect of Medical Staff/Medical Executive Committee Jackson South Community Hospital.
  • Jun 2012 – Present: Chairman of Medicine Jackson South Community Hospital.
  • Jun 2012 – Present: Medical Executive Committee.
  • Nov 2011 – Present: Medical Director JMH Internal Medicine Specialist Group
  • Oct 2011 – Present: Medical Director Hospitalist-STAT Hospitalist, LLC.
  • Jun 2012 – Present: Chief of Peer Review Committee Jackson South Community Hospital.
  • 2010 – Oct 2011: Medical Director of Hospitalist Services and Medical Director of C6 Intensive Care Unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
  • 2008 – 2010: Associate Medical Director Hospitalist Service, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida.
  • 2007 – 2008: Hospitalist, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida.
  • 2003 – 2005: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Georgia
  • Internship and Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Department of Medicine, Miami, Florida (Jun 2004 – Jun 2007)
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida (Aug 2000 – May 2004)
  • S. in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Spanish Literature, University of Miami, Summa Cum Laude (Aug 1997 – May 2000)
  • S. Degree, Miami Dade Community College (May 1995 – Jun 1997)
  • Brodes H. Hartley, Jr Teaching Award, Jackson South Medical Center-June 2019
  • CARE Achievement Award, Jackson Health System June 2018
  • Service Excellence Award, Jackson Health System June 2017
  • Outstanding Achievement Award, Associate Chief of the Department of Medicine-Jackson Health System June 2016
  • Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame for Medicine-June 2011
  • University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Teaching Award, University of Miami, May 2007
  • University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Resident of the Year Award, May 2007
  • University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Resident of the Year Award, May 2006
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room Excellence Award. University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, May 2005
  • University of Miami President’s Honor Roll.  University of Miami July 1997-May 1999
  • University of Miami Provost’s Honor Roll.  University of Miami July 1997-May 1999
  • University of Miami Henry King Stanford Scholarship. University of Miami, July  1997
  • National Hispanic Scholarship Fund Maximum Award, Coral Gables, Florida 1996
  • Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Miami Dade, Wolfson Campus 1996
  • Premio Brazil Scholarship, Miami Dade, Wolfson Campus 1995
  • Pedro Pan Scholarship, Miami Dade, Wolfson Campus 1995
  • Miami Dade Community College Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, MDCC, Kendall Campus, June 1994
  • Dean’s List, Miami Dade Community College and University of Miami, 1995- 1999
  • Diplomat of American Board of Internal Medicine (Since 2008-Recertified October 2018)
  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Awards & Honours
  • Certifications
Work experience
  • Jun 2020 – Present:  President of Medical Staff/Medical Executive Committee Jackson South Community Hospital.
  • Jun 2017 – Jun 2020: President-Elect of Medical Staff/Medical Executive Committee Jackson South Community Hospital.
  • Jun 2012 – Present: Chairman of Medicine Jackson South Community Hospital.
  • Jun 2012 – Present: Medical Executive Committee.
  • Nov 2011 – Present: Medical Director JMH Internal Medicine Specialist Group
  • Oct 2011 – Present: Medical Director Hospitalist-STAT Hospitalist, LLC.
  • Jun 2012 – Present: Chief of Peer Review Committee Jackson South Community Hospital.
  • 2010 – Oct 2011: Medical Director of Hospitalist Services and Medical Director of C6 Intensive Care Unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
  • 2008 – 2010: Associate Medical Director Hospitalist Service, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida.
  • 2007 – 2008: Hospitalist, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida.
  • 2003 – 2005: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Georgia
Education and Training
  • Internship and Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Department of Medicine, Miami, Florida (Jun 2004 – Jun 2007)
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida (Aug 2000 – May 2004)
  • S. in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Spanish Literature, University of Miami, Summa Cum Laude (Aug 1997 – May 2000)
  • S. Degree, Miami Dade Community College (May 1995 – Jun 1997)
Awards & Honours
  • Brodes H. Hartley, Jr Teaching Award, Jackson South Medical Center-June 2019
  • CARE Achievement Award, Jackson Health System June 2018
  • Service Excellence Award, Jackson Health System June 2017
  • Outstanding Achievement Award, Associate Chief of the Department of Medicine-Jackson Health System June 2016
  • Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame for Medicine-June 2011
  • University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Teaching Award, University of Miami, May 2007
  • University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Resident of the Year Award, May 2007
  • University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Resident of the Year Award, May 2006
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room Excellence Award. University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, May 2005
  • University of Miami President’s Honor Roll.  University of Miami July 1997-May 1999
  • University of Miami Provost’s Honor Roll.  University of Miami July 1997-May 1999
  • University of Miami Henry King Stanford Scholarship. University of Miami, July  1997
  • National Hispanic Scholarship Fund Maximum Award, Coral Gables, Florida 1996
  • Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, Miami Dade, Wolfson Campus 1996
  • Premio Brazil Scholarship, Miami Dade, Wolfson Campus 1995
  • Pedro Pan Scholarship, Miami Dade, Wolfson Campus 1995
  • Miami Dade Community College Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, MDCC, Kendall Campus, June 1994
  • Dean’s List, Miami Dade Community College and University of Miami, 1995- 1999
Certifications
  • Diplomat of American Board of Internal Medicine (Since 2008-Recertified October 2018)

More about Dr. Orlando D. Rodriguez



  • Activities
  • Professional Organizations & Societies
  • Research & Publications
  • Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology Tutor, 2000, 2001. Tutored students and conducted weekly review sessions
  • Florida Keys Health Fair. Volunteer work.  (2000, 2001)
  • Camilus House. Volunteer Work.  (1997-1999)
  • Miami Childrens Hospital. Volunteering in the Hospitals Cardiology floor.  (1996-1997)
  • Pan-American Hospital. Volunteer work in the Emergency Room Department.  (1998-1999)
  • American Medical Association (2004-Present)
  • American College of Physicians (2004-Present)
  • Florida Medical Association. Member (2007)
  • Union de Medicos Cubanos en el Exilio (UMCLE). (2004)
  • Golden Key Honor Society (1998-Present)
  • Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society (1997)
  • Pulmonary imaging of pandemic influenza H1N1 infection:  Relationship between clinical presentation and disease burden on chest radiography and CT. L Abbo, MD, A Quartin, M I Morris, G Saigal, MD, E Ariza-Heredia, P Mariani, O Rodriguez, S Munoz, M Ferrada, E Ramee, I Rosas,I Gonzalezd, J Fishman.  British Journal of Radiology 2010.
  • Treatment of Porto-pulmonary Hypertension: Experience with Sildenafil.  Orlando D. Rodriguez, Mayra Sanchez, Laurie A. Lawler, Aaron B. Waxman, Monica Colvin-Adams, and Shirin Shafazand. Chest 2006 130: 256S.Role in Project: First Investigator.  Largest Case Report study in the US analyzing the benefits of the use of Sildenafil in the treatment of Porto- pulmonary Hypertension in patients awaiting liver transplant
    Mentor: Shirin Schafazand, M.D., University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital (2006)
  • Pioneer Study on the Possible Presence of West Nile Virus in the Island of Puerto RicoRole in Project: Principal investigator.  First study done in the island of  Puerto Rico, testing the possibility of West Nile virus in this island after several reported cases of encephalitis.  Presented at the Vector Born Branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Rio Piedra, Puerto Rico, and at the Center for Disease Control and   Prevention headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia (August 2000)
    Mentor: Paul Reiter, PhD.  Director of the Vector-Born Diseases/Dengue Branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Current Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care.   Fourth Edition Mosby.
    Role: Editor for the chapter titled: Management of Medical Conditions in the Trauma Patient. Book to be published in June of 2022.
  • Activities
  • Professional Organizations & Societies
  • Research & Publications
Activities
  • Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology Tutor, 2000, 2001. Tutored students and conducted weekly review sessions
  • Florida Keys Health Fair. Volunteer work.  (2000, 2001)
  • Camilus House. Volunteer Work.  (1997-1999)
  • Miami Childrens Hospital. Volunteering in the Hospitals Cardiology floor.  (1996-1997)
  • Pan-American Hospital. Volunteer work in the Emergency Room Department.  (1998-1999)
Professional Organizations & Societies
  • American Medical Association (2004-Present)
  • American College of Physicians (2004-Present)
  • Florida Medical Association. Member (2007)
  • Union de Medicos Cubanos en el Exilio (UMCLE). (2004)
  • Golden Key Honor Society (1998-Present)
  • Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society (1997)
Research & Publications
  • Pulmonary imaging of pandemic influenza H1N1 infection:  Relationship between clinical presentation and disease burden on chest radiography and CT. L Abbo, MD, A Quartin, M I Morris, G Saigal, MD, E Ariza-Heredia, P Mariani, O Rodriguez, S Munoz, M Ferrada, E Ramee, I Rosas,I Gonzalezd, J Fishman.  British Journal of Radiology 2010.
  • Treatment of Porto-pulmonary Hypertension: Experience with Sildenafil.  Orlando D. Rodriguez, Mayra Sanchez, Laurie A. Lawler, Aaron B. Waxman, Monica Colvin-Adams, and Shirin Shafazand. Chest 2006 130: 256S.Role in Project: First Investigator.  Largest Case Report study in the US analyzing the benefits of the use of Sildenafil in the treatment of Porto- pulmonary Hypertension in patients awaiting liver transplant
    Mentor: Shirin Schafazand, M.D., University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital (2006)
  • Pioneer Study on the Possible Presence of West Nile Virus in the Island of Puerto RicoRole in Project: Principal investigator.  First study done in the island of  Puerto Rico, testing the possibility of West Nile virus in this island after several reported cases of encephalitis.  Presented at the Vector Born Branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Rio Piedra, Puerto Rico, and at the Center for Disease Control and   Prevention headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia (August 2000)
    Mentor: Paul Reiter, PhD.  Director of the Vector-Born Diseases/Dengue Branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Current Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care.   Fourth Edition Mosby.
    Role: Editor for the chapter titled: Management of Medical Conditions in the Trauma Patient. Book to be published in June of 2022.




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