Gisela Feliciano Diaz
Ponce
Summary
A committed academic professional with robust experience in teaching and curriculum design. Known for creating enriching learning experiences and contributing to departmental growth. Excels in team collaboration and effectively meeting institutional goals, cultivating dynamic and supportive educational environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Core Faculty Internal Medicine Residency Program
Centro Medico Episcopal San Lucas
07.2023 - Current
- Core Faculty Internal Medicine Residency Program
- Mentored junior physicians and medical students, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Established strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and commitment to the healthcare plan.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and thorough followups.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities keeping up-to-date with advancements within respective fields remaining competitive amongst peers.
- Enhanced patient outcomes with comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
Private practice
Executive Hall Santa Maria Medical Building
01.2022 - Current
- Private practice at Executive Hall Santa Maria Medical Building
Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine
Voluntary Faculty Internal Medicine Residency
01.2018 - Current
- Internal Medicine Junior Attending/voluntary teaching staff- Board Certified8/24/2018
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Established strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and commitment to the healthcare plan.
- Mentored junior physicians and medical students, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and thorough followups.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations and diagnostic tests, leading to accurate diagnoses and timely medical interventions.
Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine
Clinicas Todo Salud
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Clinicas Todo Salud , chronic care continuity clinics- IM physician
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Established strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and commitment to the healthcare plan.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and thorough followups.
- Implemented preventive health strategies for at-risk populations, reducing incidence of chronic diseases in the community.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations and diagnostic tests, leading to accurate diagnoses and timely medical interventions.
Internal Medicine, Chief Resident, PGY3
Centro Medico Episcopal San Lucas
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Internal medicine Chief Resident, PGY3 Hospital Episcopal San Lucas, Ponce, PR ACGME accredited residency
- Reduced medical errors by conducting thorough chart reviews and providing constructive feedback to junior residents.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Educated and mentored many medical students.
Education
DABOM
12.2025
Core Faculty Internal Medicine Residency -
San Lucas Ponce
01.2025
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Centro Medico Episcopal San Lucas
Ponce01.2018
M.D. - Medicine
University of Medicine And Health Sciences
Basseterre, St Kitts01.2015
Bachelor of Science - General Sciences
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico01.2010
Skills
- Teaching excellence
- Student mentoring
- Course planning
- Academic advising
- Faculty collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Organization and prioritization
- Relationship building
- Peer collaboration
- Research writing
- Powerpoint presentations
- Student assessments
- Academic advisory
Certification
- 2013 USMLE Step1 Pass First Attempt
- 2014 USMLE Step2 CS Pass First Attempt
- 2014 USMLE Step2 CK Pass First Attempt
- 2015 ECFMG certificate
- 2016 USMLE Step3 Pass First Attempt
- 2025 Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. ABOM
- 2018 Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. ABIM
- 2015 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- 2018-present Advanced Cardiac Life support
LANGUAGE FLUENCY
English
Spanish
Affiliations
- 2007-2010 Beta Beta Beta – Biology Honor Society in Pontificia Universidad Catolica, Ponce PR
- 2006-2010 Pontificia Universidad Catolica Dean’s List
- 2006-2010 Pre-medicine association at Pontificia Universidad Catolica, Ponce PR
- 2015-present American College of Physicians
Research Opportunities
Case reports and Research opportunities
1. Early pouchoscopy is not helpful for surveillance of dysplasia in the ileal pouch (Poster presentation)
G Feliciano, C Gonzalez Keelan, J Lojo, E Torres
2. Registry of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Primary Results.
P Adrover, G Feliciano
3. Intermittent Headaches, an unexpected differential diagnosis of Castleman Disease
J Torres, G Feliciano
4. Devastating Flu: Pauci-Immune glomeuronephritis during flu season in a hispanoamerican woman.
J Berrios Mendez, F Roldan, G Feliciano, A Rivera Santos
5. Atypical Presentation of New Onset Multiple Sclerosis, Rare finding of Ophtalmic Artery Aneurysm in New Onset Multiple Sclerosis
L Colon Gonzalez, G Feliciano
6. Adenocarinoma of Jejunum: Rare presentation of Small Bowel Neoplasm
L Colon Gonzalez, Y Colon, G Feliciano
Timeline
Core Faculty Internal Medicine Residency Program
Centro Medico Episcopal San Lucas
07.2023 - Current
Private practice
Executive Hall Santa Maria Medical Building
01.2022 - Current
Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine
Voluntary Faculty Internal Medicine Residency
01.2018 - Current
Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine
Clinicas Todo Salud
01.2018 - 01.2022
Internal Medicine, Chief Resident, PGY3
Centro Medico Episcopal San Lucas
01.2015 - 01.2018
Core Faculty Internal Medicine Residency -
San Lucas Ponce
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Centro Medico Episcopal San Lucas
M.D. - Medicine
University of Medicine And Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - General Sciences
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Puerto Rico