Fernando VÉLEZ MONTAÑEZ, M.D.
Rincón
Summary
Knowledgeable Primary Care Physician with solid foundation in providing comprehensive patient care. Demonstrated ability to manage wide range of health issues and coordinate with specialists for optimal patient outcomes. Proven skills in patient communication and clinical diagnosis, ensuring effective and empathetic healthcare delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Physician
PopHealthCare - Emcara Health
08.2024 - Current
- Providing comprehensive primary care services directly to patients in their homes, allowing for a more holistic understanding of their environment and needs. Focusing on managing chronic conditions, preventive care, and addressing social determinants of health, all within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach, strongly emphasizing patient education and building strong patient relationships. Maintaining accurate medical records, including detailed visit notes, diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication orders. Utilizing telehealth technology to follow up with patients between in-home visits.
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician
Quality Care Hospice
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Physician in charge of 60+/month hospice patients from selected municipalities of western and northern regions of Puerto Rico
- Physician in charge of 150+/month Palliative Care Program patients via telemedicine
- Supervised Hospice IDG/Care Plan Meetings
- Developed collaborative relationships with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Primary Care Physician
Hospital CIMA-HMO
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided high-quality cost-effective primary medical care via telemedicine and outpatient settings
- Performed physical examinations, interpreted laboratory results, vaccination, prescribed medications as needed, and other specialized medical care to treat and prevent illness, disease, and injury
- Coordinated work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers
General Physician
Oficina Médica Dr. Héctor Vega Vega
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided high-quality cost-effective primary medical care during covid-19 pandemic
- Developed patient care plans, including medications, treatments, and follow up visits
Academic Mentor
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Taught and guided medical students to excel in their boards through an in-depth approach to Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, and by improving examinee critical thinking ability
Clinical Evaluator
Behavioral Sciences Research Institute, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Project Evaluator of medical records, clinical tests, and procedure compliance (e.g
- Blood samples, DNA samples, spirometry, anthropometric measurements, medical history) of participants in the Epigenetic and Variability of Asthma in the Twin Pediatric Population of Puerto Rico Research (EVA Research)
Medical Student Volunteer
Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Served in Health Clinics and Primary Care Program with Ministry of Public Health Authority of Ecuador
- Through weekly relocations, service was provided to patients from remote communities of Galápagos Islands without access for traditional medical attention
- "First medical student from Puerto Rico to conduct volunteer medical service for the people of Galápagos Islands with strong sense of responsibility and knowledge." Certified by Mayor of Galápagos Province, Leopoldo Bucheli Mora, and Ministry of Public Health Authority, Elisa Dumani Francis, M.D., Ph.D
Education
Medical Internship -
Hospital Interamericano de Medicina Avanzada (HIMA) San Pablo Group
Caguas, PR07.2012
General Physician -
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine - International Program
GDL, México12.2009
Bachelor in Sciences -
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
San Juan, PR05.2005
Skills
- Palliative Care
- End of life care
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Management
- Telemedicine Proficiency
- Preventive Medicine
- Care Plan Development
- Interprofessional collaboration
Certification
- Puerto Rico State License, 19847
- Registry, 216047
- NPI, 1821572512
- PTAN, MT324
- DEA Certification, FV7713921
- ASSMCA Certification, DM-19782-2
- Telemedicine Certification, 0264
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Member of Puerto Rico College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medicalteaching
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, 07/01/15, 09/01/17, Academic Mentor for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1. Taught and guided medical students to excel in their boards through an in-depth approach to Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, and by improving examinee critical thinking ability.
Medicalresearch
Clinical Evaluator, Behavioral Sciences Research Institute, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, 08/01/13, 05/01/15, Project Evaluator of medical records, clinical tests, and procedure compliance (e.g. blood samples, DNA samples, spirometry, anthropometric measurements, medical history) of participants in the Epigenetic and Variability of Asthma in the Twin Pediatric Population of Puerto Rico Research (EVA Research).
Electronic health record
- Athena Health
- DeVero
- Hummingbird
- EHRez
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Primary Care Physician
PopHealthCare - Emcara Health
08.2024 - Current
Primary Care Physician
Hospital CIMA-HMO
12.2021 - 02.2023
General Physician
Oficina Médica Dr. Héctor Vega Vega
06.2019 - 12.2021
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician
Quality Care Hospice
01.2019 - 03.2024
Academic Mentor
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
07.2015 - 09.2017
Clinical Evaluator
Behavioral Sciences Research Institute, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
08.2013 - 05.2015
Medical Student Volunteer
Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador
01.2010 - 04.2010
Medical Internship -
Hospital Interamericano de Medicina Avanzada (HIMA) San Pablo Group
General Physician -
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine - International Program
Bachelor in Sciences -
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
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