Divina E. Lopez

Pediatric Specialist

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I am a Board Certified Pediatrician familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of multiple disease states and health concerns. Driven to communicate well and establish strong rapport with all patients. I enjoy teaching and I am always enthusiastic to share my unique approach to caring for children. 2018 - Present

2017-01 - 2018-01

2015-07 - Present

Work History

Field Doctor, Bureau of School Health/SH Medical

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Work within the mandates, policies and protocols of the Office of School Health. Improve the health of school through case management of chronic disease, preventive health screening and counseling, health education, and referrals. Perform mandated physical examination (new entrant, sport physical, working paper physicals). Develop relationships with community providers in order to optimize medical management of students with health issues. Attend to the health needs of assigned school community. Utilize the Automated Student Health Record to maintain adequate student health records. Serve as a consultant to the school nurse and administration on school related health concerns. Support the development of school educational and prevention programs promoting the health and wellness of all students. Develop and maintain professional relationships within the school community. Support all medical initiatives put forth by the Office of School Health, e.g. Asthma, Reproductive Health, Obesity and Diabetes initiatives. Provide clinical assistance in the event of an environmental or communicable disease occurrence. Provide trainings/presentations to school staff, community organizations, or parents. Stay abreast of health management policy statements and emerging research within the health community related to school health. Participate in School Health research and quality improvement activities. Participate in all mandated DOHMH and Office of School Health trainings and professional development sessions. Attend all program meetings and Continuing Medical Education classes provided by the Office of School Health.

Medical Director

Divino Nino Pediatrics

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Medical Director is the lead clinician in charge of all aspects of medical care services. Working from a solutions- oriented approach, the Medical Director monitors clinical performance to ensure medical services and operations are in compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies. As Medical Director I am responsible for implementing, reviewing and developing Clinical protocols, performance objectives, productivity benchmarks, compliance measures, provider workflow planning and provider scheduling. Also, the position serves as coach/mentor/trainer to staff providers, giving guidance to the best practices for patient care. As Medical Director I also represent the Clinic at required meetings with affiliated agencies. As a licensed MD the Medical Director also provides direct patient services in addition to their duties in administration. Creative contributor to “Tea Time with the Docs”.

Pediatric Urgent Care Physician

PM Pediatrics

Work per diem evaluating pediatric urgent care patients, splinting, doing pelvic exams, draining abscesses, and doing unofficial reading of X rays. https://www.visualcv.com/wic6stlr2b4/

2014-07 - 2016-04

2015-08 - 2017-01

2014-05 - 2015-08

2010-09 - 2014-04

Medical Expert

Mednick Associates

Testifying at an applicant’s Social Security Disability hearing is to establish the extent of the applicant’s limitations and whether or not those limitations qualify an individual for Social Security Disability benefits.

Determine whether or not the impairment meets (or is equal to) a listing that has been included in SSA’s Blue Book of qualifying medical conditions. General Pediatrician

Children of Joy Pediatrics

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries. Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis. Newborn nursery rounds at Hackensack University Medical Center. General Pediatrician

Rutherford

Examine up to 30 patients a day in a three-doctor pediatric practice. Handle a wide variety of patients from newborns to teens and young adults. Hands on approach where doctor takes vitals, draws blood and administers shots. Privileges at Hackensack University Medical Center, for examination of newborns and admission of private patient to the pediatric ward. General Pediatrician

Notchview Pediatrics

Examine up to 30 patients per day with various medical instruments and equipment. Regularly evaluate infants and children to assess growth and development compared to average childhood patterns.

Carefully analyze test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases.

Privileges at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and Chilton Hospital, for examination of newborns and admission of private patient to the pediatric ward 2006-07 - 2010-06

2000-01 - 2006-05

1995-07 - 1999-05

Education

Internship and Residency

Nassau University Medical Center

Residency Training: Pediatrics, 2006-2010

Nassau University Medical Center – East Meadow, New York Chief Resident 2009-2010

Medical Degree

Ross University Medical Center

Dominica, West Indies

Bachelor of science

St. John's University

Queens, New York

Publications and Awards

CASE STUDY Lopez Divina, Rosenberg Jacob J. “Caudal Regression Syndrome”. Consultant for Pediatricians. 2009:8:106- 199 Publications

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Nominated for top “NJ's Favorite Kids' Docs" in 2014 and 2016 Personal

Bilingual (Spanish)

Native US Citizen

Easy going personality – personable

Family oriented

Love to travel and experience new

foods

Mother of a 6 year old boy – Aaron

Enjoys dancing

Community Service

Medical Director to the Hungry Monk Food Truck project. A project that serves the homeless in NYC and theCommunities they live in.

Wyckoff Heights Health Fair, conducted screenings for hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. Also, conducted physical exams.

Nassau University Medical Center Health Fair, performed physical exams on pediatric patients and educated parents on the anticipatory guidance for specific age groups Skills

Pediatrics specialist

Decision Making/Problem Solving

Good bedside manner

Qualified patient educator

Excellent listener

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – Excel/Word/Power Point etc. Effectively diagnose symptoms with related causes

Honest medical professional

Effective Team Building

Empathetic and courteous

Proficient with EMR

Licenses

Drug Enforcement Administration license FL2031134

NJ State License 25MA 08828200

NY State License 287434-1

Board Certified in Pediatrics, 10/12 Certificate No. 104626 https://www.visualcv.com/wic6stlr2b4/

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