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Dr. Kendry Gisbert Garcia


Internal Medicine


  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications

  • 2021 – Present: APRN. UniVida Medical Center.
  • Sep 2018 – May 2022: Nurse practitioner in De La Vega Medical Centers – Hialeah Gardens, FL
  • Aug 2016 – Sep 2018: MGN Health Care Services, Miami Lakes, FL
  • Jun 2012 – 2015 :Gentle Care Home Health – Hialeah, FL
  • Jun 2011 – 2013: Director of Nursing. Apple Health Care Services LLC – Miami Lakes, Fl
  • 2008 – 2010: Coding Specialist. Prime Home Health Services, Inc. – Doral, Florida
  • 2002 – 2007: Internal Medicine Physician. Guillermo Dominguez General Hospital – Las Tunas, Cuba
  • 1999 – 2001: Internal Medicine Resident. Ernesto Guevara General Hospital – Las Tunas, Cuba
  • 1997 – 1998: General Medicine. 28 De Septiembre – Clinic Vazquez, Puerto Padre – Las Tunas, Cuba

  • Master of Science in Nursing. Family Nurse Practitioner, Miami Regional University, Miami Springs, FL (Apr 2018)
  • Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. San Juan, Puerto Rico (Oct 2010)
  • First Degree Internal Medicine Specialist. University of Camaguey, Cuba (Jul 2002)
  • General Medical Doctor. University of Camaguey, Cuba (Jul 1997)

  • APRN-NP-C Family Nurse Practitioner Jul 2018
  • Registered Nurse Associate Apr 2011

  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications
Work experience

  • 2021 – Present: APRN UniVida Medical Center.
  • Sep 2018 – May 2022: Nurse practitioner in De La Vega Medical Centers – Hialeah Gardens, FL
  • Aug 2016 – Sep 2018: MGN Health Care Services, Miami Lakes, FL
  • Jun 2012 – 2015 :Gentle Care Home Health – Hialeah, FL
  • Jun 2011 – 2013: Director of Nursing. Apple Health Care Services LLC – Miami Lakes, Fl
  • 2008 – 2010: Coding Specialist. Prime Home Health Services, Inc. – Doral, Florida
  • 2002 – 2007: Internal Medicine Physician. Guillermo Dominguez General Hospital – Las Tunas, Cuba
  • 1999 – 2001: Internal Medicine Resident. Ernesto Guevara General Hospital – Las Tunas, Cuba
  • 1997 – 1998: General Medicine. 28 De Septiembre – Clinic Vazquez, Puerto Padre – Las Tunas, Cuba

Education and Training

  • Master of Science in Nursing. Family Nurse Practitioner, Miami Regional University, Miami Springs, FL (Apr 2018)
  • Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. San Juan, Puerto Rico (Oct 2010)
  • First Degree Internal Medicine Specialist. University of Camaguey, Cuba (Jul 2002)
  • General Medical Doctor. University of Camaguey, Cuba (Jul 1997)

Certifications

  • APRN-NP-C Family Nurse Practitioner Jul 2018
  • Registered Nurse Associate Apr 2011



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Dr. Erik Carrasco


Internal Medicine


  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications

  • Jul 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • Apr 2010 – 2021: Palmetto General Hospital (Hialeah, South Florida) ED Physician (full-time)
  • Nov 2010 – Nov 2019: Jackson North Medical center (North Miami, Florida) ED Physician (part-time)
  • Jul 2009 – Apr 2010: Hospice of New York Medical Director of Inpatient Hospice Unit and Brooklyn Team
  • Jul 2008 – Jun 2009: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Palliative Care Fellowship
  • Nov 2008 – Present: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Moonlighting Emergency Department
  • Jul 2005 – Jun 2008: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency
  • Nov 2001 – May 2005: Palmetto Subacute Care Center, Miami / Florida. Physical Therapy AID/ Medical Assistant
  • Sept 1998 – Sep 2000: Manuel Fajardo Hospital, Havana, Cuba.  Medical Doctor

  • Fellowship:
    Hospice & Palliative Care
    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica (Queens)/New York Jul 2008 – Jun 2009
    Degree: Hospice & Palliative Care Board eligible
  • Residency:
    Internal Medicine
    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica (Queens), New York, Jul 2005 – Jun 2008
    Degree: Internal Medicine Board Certified Sep 2008
  • Medical School:
    Superior Institute of Medicine Havana, Cuba
    Sep 1992 – Jul 1998
    Degree: Medical Doctor month/year: Sep 1998
  • Internship:
    Superior Institute of Medicine Havana, Cuba (Sep 1997 – Jul 1998)
    Rotations in Internal Medicine (4 months), General Surgery (4 months),
    Pediatric (4 months) Ob/Gyn (4 months)

  • Palliative Care and Hospice Board eligible Internal Medicine Board Certified, August 08
  • ECFMG Certified, Oct 2004
  • USMLE Step 1, Sep 2003
  • USMLE Step 2 CK, May 2004
  • USMLE Step 2 CS, Jul 2004
  • USMLE Step 3, Jun 2007
  • PALS
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • ATLS

  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications
Work experience

  • Jul 2021 – Present: UniVida Medical Center. Medical Center, Primary Care Provider
  • Apr 2010 – 2021: Palmetto General Hospital (Hialeah, South Florida) ED Physician (full-time)
  • Nov 2010 – Nov 2019: Jackson North Medical center (North Miami, Florida) ED Physician (part-time)
  • Jul 2009 – Apr 2010: Hospice of New York Medical Director of Inpatient Hospice Unit and Brooklyn Team
  • Jul 2008 – Jun 2009: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Palliative Care Fellowship
  • Nov 2008 – Present: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Moonlighting Emergency Department
  • Jul 2005 – Jun 2008: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Internal Medicine Residency
  • Nov 2001 – May 2005: Palmetto Subacute Care Center, Miami / Florida. Physical Therapy AID/ Medical Assistant
  • Sept 1998 – Sep 2000: Manuel Fajardo Hospital, Havana, Cuba.  Medical Doctor

Education and Training

  • Fellowship:
    Hospice & Palliative Care
    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica (Queens)/New York Jul 2008 – Jun 2009
    Degree: Hospice & Palliative Care Board eligible
  • Residency:
    Internal Medicine
    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica (Queens), New York, Jul 2005 – Jun 2008
    Degree: Internal Medicine Board Certified Sep 2008
  • Medical School:
    Superior Institute of Medicine Havana, Cuba
    Sep 1992 – Jul 1998
    Degree: Medical Doctor month/year: Sep 1998
  • Internship:
    Superior Institute of Medicine Havana, Cuba (Sep 1997 – Jul 1998)
    Rotations in Internal Medicine (4 months), General Surgery (4 months),
    Pediatric (4 months) Ob/Gyn (4 months)

Certifications

  • Palliative Care and Hospice Board eligible Internal Medicine Board Certified, August 08
  • ECFMG Certified, Oct 2004
  • USMLE Step 1, Sep 2003
  • USMLE Step 2 CK, May 2004
  • USMLE Step 2 CS, Jul 2004
  • USMLE Step 3, Jun 2007
  • PALS
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • ATLS


More about Dr. Erik Carrasco



  • Professional Organizations & Societies
  • Research & Publications

  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Since 2008
  • American Medical Association, Since 2005
  • American College of Physicians, Since 2005

  • Grand Round at JHMC Hospice Medicine Apr 2010; Artificial Nutrition and Hydration in end stage of life Apr 2009
  • An abstract on colitis Supervisor: Asit Mehta, MD. Honorable Mention: New York State American College of Physicians Upstate Poster Competition, 2007, Syracuse, New York.
  • Involved in research protocol titled: “Stroke Demographics in an Urban, Multicultural Setting: A Retrospective Chart Review”. 2007, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica, New York
  • How to treat Migraine headache with alternative Medicine (acupuncture) Supervisor: Sonia Cervantes, MD (University of Havana, School of Medicine, Cuba)
  • University of Havana, School of Medicine: Initial treatment and outcome in patient with Bronchial Asthma in ER Graduation research thesis, 1998, Havana, Cub

  • Professional Organizations & Societies
  • Research & Publications
Professional Organizations & Societies

  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Since 2008
  • American Medical Association, Since 2005
  • American College of Physicians, Since 2005

Research & Publications

  • Grand Round at JHMC Hospice Medicine Apr 2010; Artificial Nutrition and Hydration in end stage of life Apr 2009
  • An abstract on colitis Supervisor: Asit Mehta, MD. Honorable Mention: New York State American College of Physicians Upstate Poster Competition, 2007, Syracuse, New York.
  • Involved in research protocol titled: “Stroke Demographics in an Urban, Multicultural Setting: A Retrospective Chart Review”. 2007, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Jamaica, New York
  • How to treat Migraine headache with alternative Medicine (acupuncture) Supervisor: Sonia Cervantes, MD (University of Havana, School of Medicine, Cuba)
  • University of Havana, School of Medicine: Initial treatment and outcome in patient with Bronchial Asthma in ER Graduation research thesis, 1998, Havana, Cub





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Dr. Ruben Membibre


Internal Medicine


  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications

  • Dec 2021 – Present: Univida Medical Center, Hallandale Beach, FL, USA
  • Nov 2017 – Jul 2019: APRN, NP-C in New Horizons CMH center, Miami, FL, USA.
  • Feb 2017 – Present: Professor. Miami Regional University. Miami, FL, USA.
  • Feb 2016 – Sep 2021: APRN, NP-C in Banyan Health System. Miami, FL, USA.
  • May 2011 – Jan 2016: RN. Supervisor. JARF, CSU and Elderly Center in Miami Behavioral, Spectrum, Banyan Health System. Miami, FL, USA
  • Jun 2012 – Aug 2016: CCRP. Senior Clinical Research Nurse. Comprehensive Clinical Development (CCD), Actavis/ Watson, Miramar, Broward, FL, USA.
  • Mar 2012 – Jun 2012: RN. GI. Mount Sinai Medical Center. Miami Beach, FL, USA.
  • Sep 2011 – Aug 2012: RN. Genesis Home Health. Nursing Quality Services. CADC. Miami, FL, USA.
  • Sep 2010 – Aug 2011: Case Manager. International Healthcare Advisors, LLC, Miami, FL, USA.
  • Jun 2009 – Sep 2010: Medical Assistant (MA). Interpreting Image Services, Miami, FL, USA.
  • Jun 2008 –  Apr 2009: Medical Doctor (MD), Intensive Care Specialist & Head of Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Hospital East Bank Demerara, Georgetown, Guyana.
  • Sep 1994 – Jun 2008.MD Specialist in Intensive Care. Head of ICU & Stroke Unit. GAL Hospital, Cuba.
  • Aug 1987 – Jun 2008: MD, PhD, Full Professor and Senior Researcher. GAL Hospital & Medicine School, Cuba.

  • Doctor in Nursing Practice. Miami Regional University. Miami FL, USA. (June 2018 – 2021)
  • Nurse Practitioner Board Certified. USA. (December 2015)
  • Master’s in Science of Nursing. Family Nurse Practitioner. Turabo University, SUAGM, South Florida Campus, FL, USA. (Aug 2013 – Dec 2015)
  • Certified Clinical Research Professional. SOCRA. USA. (May 2014 with re-certifications)
  • Bachelor’s in Science of Nursing BSN. University of Sacred Heart. PR. USA. (Aug 2012 – Apr 2013)
  • Register Nurse Board certified. University of State of New York. Board of Nursing. USA. (Mar 2011)
  • Case Manager Certified. PRIME/ACCM/AANP/ACPE/ANCC, USA. (Feb 2011)
  • Associate degree in Nursing. University of Sacred Heart, PR. USA. (Aug 2009 – Jul 2010)
  • Full Professor and Senior Researcher. Seven Language Translating Services. USA. (Apr 2010)
  • Josef Silny & Assoc. Equivalent of the US degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences. USA. (Aug 2009)
  • Medical assistant. ARMA. USA. (May 2009)
  • Specialist of 2nd degree in Intensive Care. Havana Medical University, Havana, Cuba. (Nov 2008)
  • Senior Researcher. Academy of Sciences of Cuba, Havana, Cuba. (Jul 2008)
  • Full Professor. Havana Medical University, Havana, Cuba. (Jan 2007)
  • PhD. Philosophical Doctor in Biomedical Sciences. Havana Medical University. Cuba. (Sep 2000 – Aug 2006)
  • Specialist of 2nd degree in Internal Medicine. Havana Medical University, Havana, Cuba. (Sep 1998)
  • Specialist of 1st degree in Internal Medicine. Medicine School of Villa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba. (Aug 1987- Oct 1992)
  • Medical Doctor (MD). Medicine School of Villa Clara. Villa Clara,Cuba. (Sep 1981 – Aug 1987)

  • APRN Autonomous Practice.
  • Therapeutic services

  • Work experience
  • Education and Training
  • Certifications
Work experience

  • Dec 2021 – Present: Univida Medical Center, Hallandale Beach, FL, USA
  • Nov 2017 – Jul 2019: APRN, NP-C in New Horizons CMH center, Miami, FL, USA.
  • Feb 2017 – Present: Professor. Miami Regional University. Miami, FL, USA.
  • Feb 2016 – Sep 2021: APRN, NP-C in Banyan Health System. Miami, FL, USA.
  • May 2011 – Jan 2016: RN. Supervisor. JARF, CSU and Elderly Center in Miami Behavioral, Spectrum, Banyan Health System. Miami, FL, USA
  • Jun 2012 – Aug 2016: CCRP. Senior Clinical Research Nurse. Comprehensive Clinical Development (CCD), Actavis/ Watson, Miramar, Broward, FL, USA.
  • Mar 2012 – Jun 2012: RN. GI. Mount Sinai Medical Center. Miami Beach, FL, USA.
  • Sep 2011 – Aug 2012: RN. Genesis Home Health. Nursing Quality Services. CADC. Miami, FL, USA.
  • Sep 2010 – Aug 2011: Case Manager. International Healthcare Advisors, LLC, Miami, FL, USA.
  • Jun 2009 – Sep 2010: Medical Assistant (MA). Interpreting Image Services, Miami, FL, USA.
  • Jun 2008 –  Apr 2009: Medical Doctor (MD), Intensive Care Specialist & Head of Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Hospital East Bank Demerara, Georgetown, Guyana.
  • Sep 1994 – Jun 2008.MD Specialist in Intensive Care. Head of ICU & Stroke Unit. GAL Hospital, Cuba.
  • Aug 1987 – Jun 2008: MD, PhD, Full Professor and Senior Researcher. GAL Hospital & Medicine School, Cuba.

Education and Training

  • Doctor in Nursing Practice. Miami Regional University. Miami FL, USA. (June 2018 – 2021)
  • Nurse Practitioner Board Certified. USA. (December 2015)
  • Master’s in Science of Nursing. Family Nurse Practitioner. Turabo University, SUAGM, South Florida Campus, FL, USA. (Aug 2013 – Dec 2015)
  • Certified Clinical Research Professional. SOCRA. USA. (May 2014 with re-certifications)
  • Bachelor’s in Science of Nursing BSN. University of Sacred Heart. PR. USA. (Aug 2012 – Apr 2013)
  • Register Nurse Board certified. University of State of New York. Board of Nursing. USA. (Mar 2011)
  • Case Manager Certified. PRIME/ACCM/AANP/ACPE/ANCC, USA. (Feb 2011)
  • Associate degree in Nursing. University of Sacred Heart, PR. USA. (Aug 2009 – Jul 2010)
  • Full Professor and Senior Researcher. Seven Language Translating Services. USA. (Apr 2010)
  • Josef Silny & Assoc. Equivalent of the US degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences. USA. (Aug 2009)
  • Medical assistant. ARMA. USA. (May 2009)
  • Specialist of 2nd degree in Intensive Care. Havana Medical University, Cuba. (Nov 2008)
  • Senior Researcher. Academy of Sciences of Cuba, Havana, Cuba. (Jul 2008)
  • Full Professor. Havana Medical University, Cuba. (Jan 2007)
  • PhD. Philosophical Doctor in Biomedical Sciences. Havana Medical University. Cuba. (Sep 2000 – Aug 2006)
  • Specialist of 2nd degree in Internal Medicine. Havana Medical University, Cuba. (Sep 1998)
  • Specialist of 1st degree in Internal Medicine. Medicine School of Villa Clara. Cuba. (Aug 1987- Oct 1992)
  • Medical Doctor (MD). Medicine School of Villa Clara. Cuba. (Sep 1981 – Aug 1987)

Certifications

  • APRN Autonomous Practice.
  • Therapeutic services


More about Dr. Ruben Membibre



  • Activities
  • Professional Organizations & Societies

  • Date Professional Conferences
    Speaker in International Conference. 2021, Virtual.
    Speaker and Session Chair. International Conference. 2019, Tokyo, Japan.
    Speaker in International Conference. Georgetown, Guyana 2009
    Speaker and multiple presentations in International Conferences, Havana, Cuba. 2000-2009
  • Date Continuing Education TopicsMultiple trainings from Florida Board of Nursing (FBN) for APRN Autonomous Practice. Topic: Primary care, Pharmacology and Internal medicine. Research/SOCRA.2021Multiple trainings from FBN, research/SOCRA, BHS and MRU for APRN and IP. Topic: Primary care, addictions, education, research.2020
  • Additional Trainings2020 Harvard University. Topic: Addictions. Ohio University. Topic: Pharmacology

  •  Performed Community Service in Federal Qualified Health Center for 10 years with recognition by HRSA.

  • Activities
  • Professional Organizations & Societies
Activities

  • Date Professional Conferences
    Speaker in International Conference. 2021, Virtual.
    Speaker and Session Chair. International Conference. 2019, Tokyo, Japan.
    Speaker in International Conference. Georgetown, Guyana 2009
    Speaker and multiple presentations in International Conferences, Havana, Cuba. 2000-2009
  • Date Continuing Education TopicsMultiple trainings from Florida Board of Nursing (FBN) for APRN Autonomous Practice. Topic: Primary care, Pharmacology and Internal medicine. Research/SOCRA.2021Multiple trainings from FBN, research/SOCRA, BHS and MRU for APRN and IP. Topic: Primary care, addictions, education, research.2020
  • Additional Trainings2020 Harvard University. Topic: Addictions. Ohio University. Topic: Pharmacology

Professional Organizations & Societies

  •  Performed Community Service in Federal Qualified Health Center for 10 years with recognition by HRSA.





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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


More about Dr. Farid Marquez



  • Professional Organizations & Societies

  • Southern Medical Association

  • Professional Organizations & Societies
Professional Organizations & Societies

  • Southern Medical Association




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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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