Occupation: Staff Gynecologist
Company: El Paso Texas VA Healthcare
Education:
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, Allentown General Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA (1981-1985)
MD, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1981)
BS, University of Puerto Rico, Magna Cum Laude (1978)
Certifications:
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc. (1998-2022); Flight Surgeon Course, United States Air Force; Board Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Career:
Staff Gynecologist, El Paso VA Healthcare, (2022-Present)
Physician Adjudicator, US Army Physical Evaluation Board-Joint Base San Antonio, Brooks Army Medical Center, Fort Sam, Texas (2020-Present)
Assistant, Interim Deputy Director of Clinical Services, Ireland Army Community Hospital, Fort Knox, KY (2013-2014)
Medical Evaluation Board Physician, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Integrated Disability Evaluation System, US Department of the Army (2012-2014)
Attending Physician, Hospitals HIMA São Paulo, Caguas, Puerto Rico (2008-2012)
Attending OB-GYN Physician, COSSMA Health Center, Cidra, Puerto Rico (2007-2012)
Private Practice, Las Americas Professional Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1998-2008)
Deputy Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital El Maestro, El Maestro Hospital, Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico (1994-2008)
Chief of Gynecology Section, San Juan VA Medical Center (2005-2007)
Attending OB-GYN Physician, San Juan VA Medical Center (1997-2007)
Attending Physician, Puerto Rico Professional Boxing and Wrestling Commission (2000-2004)
OB-GYN Consultant, Servi-Medical Insurance Company, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1989-1996)
Private Practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professional Office Center, Caguas, Puerto Rico (1991-1996)
President, Medical Staff, Hospital El Maestro, El Maestro Hospital, Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico (1993-1994)
Physician Advisor, Quality Improvement Professional Research Organization, Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico (1990-1992)
Career Related:
Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Escuela de Medicina San Juan Bautista and University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1987-1994); Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Puerto Rico
Military:
Deputy Command Surgeon, Waiver Surgeon, United States Army Recruiting Command (2015-2020); Retired (2019); Physician, United States Army (1984-2019); With, 456th Area Support Medical Company, Camp Taji and Bagdad, Iraq and Camp Buehring, Kuwait (2016-2017); With, 335th Area Support Medical Company, Camp Buehring, Kuwait (2016); Flight Surgeon, 11th Aviation Command, United States Army Reserve, Fort Knox, KY (2014-2016); Primary Care Physician, Warrior Transition Battalion Surgeon, United States Army, Fort Knox, KY (2014-2015); Chief Medical Officer, ROTC Summer Training Mission (2014); First Mission Support Command Surgeon, United States Army Reserve (2012-2013); Deputy Command Surgeon, First Mission Support Command, United States Army Reserve (2009-2012); Attending OB-GYN Physician, 369th Combat Support Hospital, United States Army Reserve (2008-2009); Airman, In-charge of Professional Services and Aerospace Medicine, Puerto Rico Army National Guard, Carolina, Puerto Rico (1996-2008); Flight Surgeon, United States Army Reserve, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1993-1996); Attending Physician, United States Army Reserve, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1991-1993); Primary Care Physician, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Assistant Surgeon, United States Army Reserve, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1991); Attending Physician, General Medical Officer, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, United States Army Reserve, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1989-1991); Attending Physician, General Medical Officer, United States Air Force Reserve, Carolina, Puerto Rico (1987-1989); Attending OB-GYN Physician, Active Duty, United States Air Force, Montgomery, AL (1985-1987); Staff Physician, Maxwell Air Force Regional Hospital, United States Air Force, AL (1984-1987); United States Air Force (18 Years); United States Army (17 Years); Flight Surgeon, United States Air Force and United States Army (Over 13 Years); Medical Board Physician, United States Army (2 Years)
Civic:
Volunteer, Sacred Heart Church, El Paso, Texas (2017-2020); Member, Sponsor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana (2013-2015); Medical Provider, Consultant and Liaison, Casa Providencia, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2003-2009); Medical Staff Representative, Executive Committee, Hospital El Maestro, El Maestro Hospital, Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico (1995-2008); Attending Physician, Centro Beth Yash’Ah, San Juan, Puerto Rico (1997-2006); Attending Physician, Fundación Hijos de Paz, Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico (1997-2006); Advisory Board Member, The Salvation Army Eastern Territory, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2003-2005); Medical Correspondent, Sponsor, WAPA-AM, San Juan, Puerto Rico (2000-2004); Member, Director, Credentialing Committee, Hospital Del Maestro
Awards:
Recipient, Order of the Military Medical Merit Award (2021); Recipient, Achievement Medal for Civilian Service (2014, 2015); Recipient, Kentucky Colonel Award, Governor of Kentucky (2013); Recipient, Caribbean Heath Care System Performance Award (2006); Recipient, Common Defense Service Medal, Order of the Governor of Puerto Rico (1991); Recipient, Performance Award (2000); Three-time Recipient, Component Medal, United States Army Reserve; Two-time Recipient, National Defense Service Medal; Three-time Recipient, Achievement Medal, United States Army; Seven-time Recipient, Achievement Medal, United States Army; Four-time Recipient, Best Army Warrior Transition Command Award; Recipient, Meritorious Medal, United States Army; Recipient, Commendation Medal, United States Army; United States Air Force Residency Sponsored Scholar; Three-time Recipient, Commendation Medal, United States Air Force; Recipient, Southwest Asia Service Medal; Two-time Recipient, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Recipient, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Recipient, Armed Forces Service Medal; Recipient, Humanitarian Service Medal; Four-time Recipient, Army Overseas Ribbon; Recipient, Longevity Service Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, United States Air Force; Two-time Recipient, Components Overseas Training Ribbon, United States Army Reserve; Recipient, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Two ‘M’ Device and Bronze Hourglass; Recipient, Training Ribbon, United States Air Force; Two-time Recipient, Army Service Ribbon; Recipient, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Recipient, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Government of Kuwait; Recipient, Award for Participation in Operations in Response to the World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks; Two-time Recipient, Inherent Resolve Service Medal; Recipient, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; Recipient, Puerto Rico Army National Guard Merit Cross Medal; Recipient, Puerto Rico Army National Guard Freedom Medal; Recipient, Puerto Rico Army National Guard Service Medal; Recipient, Puerto Rico Army National Guard War Service Ribbon; Recipient, Puerto Rico Army National Guard Mobilization Support Ribbon; Recipient, Puerto Rico Army National Guard Active Duty for Training Ribbon; Recipient, Puerto Rico Army National Guard Community Service Ribbon
Memberships:
Lifetime Fellow, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc. (2018); Lifetime Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2018); Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians (2017); Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1989); Member, American Academy of Family Physicians; Member, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc.; Member, Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA); Member, The American Legion; Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW); Member, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Hobbies:
Hiking; Reading biographies; History; Bowling; Travel
