About Me

I work for the AHF Healthcare Center - Fort Lauderdale Downtown. After working for many years in a private group practice, I wanted to return to the healthcare setting and focus I started my medical career, a non-profit center for the treatment of HIV-AIDS. And what better place than AHF, taking care of patients, where I feel I am most needed.

In 1986 I lived in Zambia and saw my first HIV patient. She was a young woman dying of AIDS. I had been interested in pursuing Ob/Gyn until then, but this case impacted me so much that when I came to the USA, I changed my specialty and decided to pursue a career in Infectious Disease. I have never regretted that decision.

When I finished my ID Fellowship, I first worked in the Bronx, NY, and at the HIV Comprehensive Center at St Luke's /Roosevelt Hospital. Then, after moving to Florida, for many years I practiced both as an Internist and an ID physician for our patients in the group and in the Hospital. It gives me great satisfaction to know I am where I am needed.

Fun Fact: I like to travel, whenever possible. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. One day I would like to (re)learn French, as I have forgotten what I learned while at University. I especially love Peruvian cuisine. I am an advocate for people with disabilities and want to contribute to a community that is just and equitable for all of us.

About the AHF Healthcare Center – Fort Lauderdale Downtown

The Fort Lauderdale Downtown office is filled with great employees that strive to deliver our mission everyday: providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay. These clinics are an accepting place to patients from all backgrounds where anybody can feel welcome. We strive to meet the needs of our patients so they can live happy and productive lives.

Medical Groups & Plans

We accept - Ryan White and many insurance plans, please call to validate yours.

Training, Certifications, and Licensing

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL

University of San Marcos, BS 1976

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of San Marcos, MD 1981

CERTIFICATIONS

HIVMA (HIV Medical Association)

MEDICAL TRAINING

Residency 
Internal Medicine Residency: Columbia University School of Medicine: St Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center. 07/1991-06/1994

Fellowships 
Infectious Disease Fellowship: New York Medical College: Westchester County Medical Center. 07/1994-06/1996

License Information
License Issuing State
Florida
New York

Years in Practice 
26

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