Memorial Division of Pulmonology
7369 Sheridan Street
Suite 302
Hollywood, FL 33024
Phone: 954-276-1925
Fax: 954-276-0675
Memorial Division of Pulmonology
8649 NW 186th Street
Hialeah, FL 33015-2553
Phone: 954-276-1925
Fax: 954-276-0675
About Me
I am a board-certified, fellowship-trained pulmonologist at Memorial Division of Pulmonology, where I treat severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a range of other lung and airway conditions.
Coming from a family of physicians, I was exposed to medicine early in life. For as long as I can remember, becoming a physician felt like a calling, a path I knew I was meant to follow. Pulmonary medicine is a complex and deeply rewarding specialty. Treating lung conditions gives me the opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with my patients while making a tangible difference in their health and quality of life.
My approach to care is centered on the patient as a whole person, not just their diagnosis. I believe in helping patients understand their pulmonary conditions so they can take an active role in their own health. Through shared decision-making and patient education, my goal is to empower my patients to be confident and informed partners in their care.
I recognize that behind every diagnosis is a person navigating a difficult and often uncertain experience. That's why I strive to bring compassion and empathy to every interaction.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Areas of Focus
- Asthma care: Uses personalized, targeted therapies and medications to manage complex or severe asthma and reduce airway inflammation
- Lung conditions: Diagnoses and cares for COPD, interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, tuberculosis and a range of other lung conditions and diseases
- Chronic cough: Identifies and treats underlying causes of persistent coughing
- Diagnostic testing: Performs minimally invasive tests such as robotic bronchoscopy, as well as point-of-care lung ultrasound, chest X-rays and breathing tests to evaluate lung health and diagnose lung and airway conditions
Education
Fellowships
- Rush University Medical Center, 2026, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
Residency
- Good Samaritan Hospital, 2023, Internal Medicine
Internships
- Good Samaritan Hospital, 2021, Internal Medicine
Medical Education
- Universidad Iberoamericana, 2019
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine-Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine-Pulmonary Disease
Awards, Achievements, and More
Publications
- Impact of pulmonary consult rotation on internal medicine residents’ knowledge and confidence. CHEST Journal. 2024
- Lofgren syndrome, not always a straight clinical diagnosis. C53 Case Reports in Sarcoidosis. 2024
- Impact of gender on patients admitted with spontaneous tension pneumothorax: A nationwide study. CHEST Journal. 2023
- The impact of dementia on patients admitted with acute respiratory failure: A nationwide study. CHEST Journal. 2023
- The clinical and economic impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on patients post-hip surgery: A nationwide study. CHEST Journal. 2023
Professional Organizations
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Thoracic Society
Awards
- Chief Resident — Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, 2023
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