Kimberly Velázquez Rodríguez
Gurabo
Summary
Board-certified Family Medicine physician and current Geriatrics Fellow with experience in comprehensive patient care, chronic disease management, and preventive medicine. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, geriatric care, and patient education. Proven leadership in clinical and academic settings, with a strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geriatrics Fellowship
University of Puerto Rico, Family Medicine and Geriatrics Residency Program
San Juan, Puerto Rico
07.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive geriatric assessment, including evaluation of functional status, cognition, mood, fall risk, and polypharmacy
- Manage complex older adults with multiple chronic conditions, prioritizing quality of life and goal-concordant care
- Conduct medication reconciliation and optimize pharmacologic therapy to reduce adverse effects and interactions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
- Perform cognitive assessments and manage conditions such as dementia, delirium, and depression.
- Lead advance care planning discussions, including goals of care and end-of-life decision-making
- Provide care across multiple settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient services, and long-term care facilities
- Educate patients, caregivers, and families on disease management, safety, and preventive care
- Participate in teaching and supervision of medical students and residents
Admissions Committee Member
University of Puerto Rico, Family Medicine and Geriatrics Residency Program
San Juan, Puerto Rico
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Evaluated residency applicants through portfolio review and structured interviews
- Collaborated in ranking and final selection of candidates
- Contributed to a fair, standardized, and mission-driven admissions process
Family Medicine Resident Physician
University of Puerto Rico, Family Medicine and Geriatrics Residency Program
San Juan, Puerto Rico
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient management.
- Engaged in community outreach programs to promote health education and disease prevention.
- Documented patient encounters accurately in electronic medical records for continuity of care.
- Provided mentorship to junior residents and medical students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Education
Geriatrics
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
San Juan06-2026
Family Medicine Residency -
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
San Juan, P.R06-2025
Medical Doctor -
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Caguas, P.R06-2022
Master in Public Health - General Program
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
San Juan, P.R01-2018
Bachelor Degree - Natural Sciences - General Program
University of Puerto Rico in Cayey
Cayey, P.R08-2017
Skills
- Comprehensive patient care across all ages, including geriatric assessment and chronic disease management
- Preventive care, wellness counseling, and patient education
- Management of geriatric syndromes (frailty, falls, dementia, incontinence)
- Acute care evaluation, minor procedures, and medication optimization
- Palliative care, advance care planning, and end-of-life decision-making
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration, leadership, and mentorship
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- 2024-2026: AHA: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- 2024-2026: AHA: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- 2024-2026: AHA: Basic Life Support (BLS): CPR, DEA
- 2020: Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico: Curso virtual para el manejo de administración de la vacuna del Covid-19
- 2020 WHO: COVID-19: How to put on and remove personal protective equipment
Timeline
Geriatrics Fellowship
University of Puerto Rico, Family Medicine and Geriatrics Residency Program
07.2025 - Current
Admissions Committee Member
University of Puerto Rico, Family Medicine and Geriatrics Residency Program
09.2022 - 06.2025
Family Medicine Resident Physician
University of Puerto Rico, Family Medicine and Geriatrics Residency Program
07.2022 - 06.2025
Geriatrics
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
Family Medicine Residency -
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
Medical Doctor -
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Master in Public Health - General Program
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
Bachelor Degree - Natural Sciences - General Program
University of Puerto Rico in Cayey
PUBLICATIONS
- Torres-Martinez, Z.; Pérez, D.; Torres, G.; Estrada, S.; Correa, C.; Mederos, N.; Velazquez, K.; Castillo, B.; Griebenow, K.; Delgado, Y. A Synergistic pH-Responsive Serum Albumin-Based Drug Delivery System Loaded with Doxorubicin and Pentacyclic Triterpene Betulinic Acid for Potential Treatment of NSCLC. BioTech 2023, 12, 13.