Internal Medicine Board Certified
Resume:
Maria Susana Echavez Arroyo Internal Medicine
Board Certified
Florida, US
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Professional Profile
"I love and respect my doctor Maria Echavez-Arroyo. She is thorough in her examinations, empathetic and a great listener. She hears what I say and always responds to my questions quickly and with a smile." "Best provider I've had in years. Very easy to talk to, non-judgmental. Very supportive!" "Dr Echavez, her nursing/MA staff, and the entire office are always very professional, kind, and patient. Dr Echavez genuinely listens to my concerns and makes more than enough time to tend to my visit needs. She makes my care plan clear at the end of each visit and follows through with everything that she recommends during the visit." With Board Certification and extensive experience providing complete and personal care for adult patients; I can confidently diagnose and treat complex health issues to help improve patients’ lives. Passionate about new updates in medicine and Academia. Provide an inclusive care for the Hispanic Community and adjust the treatment to the cultural differences. Core Skills
• Leadership and Organization • Empathy
• Flexibility • Influence and community outreach
• Electronic Record management • Diagnosis and Medication knowledge
• Culture in Medicine • Dedicated Patient centered care
• Higher education Teaching • Biopsychosocial model of care Career Summary
Jun 2019 - Present Orlando Health, 21 West Columbia St, Orlando Fl 32806 Orlando Health Internal Medicine Faculty Practice Primary Care Physician
Outline
Working within faculty practice providing a full range of care for adult patients. Provide excellent medical care to the Hispanic community in Central Florida. Participated in Shared Medical Appointments.
Experienced in telemedicine to provide care to patients during the COVID 19 Pandemic and after.
Achieved and surpassed Network Quality Performance Goals 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Round with the Internal Medicine Residency on their inpatient census during the weekends (1:5 weekend call)
Aug 2019 - Present Florida State University College of Medicine Internal Medicine Clerkship Faculty and Clinical Associate Professor
Outline
Teach Medical students from 1st year to 4th year of their Med School. Teach Physician Assistants students on their clinicals. Participated of online class teaching with 3rd year students of Med School. Page 1
Nov 2022 - Present OCOM
Founding Clinical Faculty Member Of the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outline
Clinical Associate Professor
Volunteer, Orlando
Orange County Medical Group
Outline
Assist with the Internal Medicine Residency Clinic for a population that is not qualifiable for medical insurance or Medicaid. Provide supervision to the residents and teach procedures such as intra-articular joint injections.
Teach In service for the nursing staff about Mixing Lidocaine and a Steroid for Joint Injection Training (2-27-2023)
May 2021 - Present Orlando Health Senior Leadership Designation Member of Orlando Health Physician Associates Patient Access Advisory Council A Subcommittee of OHPA Clinical Operations
Outline
Mission:
Simplify access to services. Despite the complexities of delivering care, patients want easy access to care and to be able to engage with their providers. Optimize the new Electronic Medical Record’s (EMR) capabilities and
enhance supporting systems that streamline patient scheduling.
• Enhance patient engagement. Promoting OH "My Chart" activation
• Reduce clinical workload. Creating clinical decision trees and organizing schedule templates. Meetings bi-weekly
Key Responsibilities
• Participate in Access and Decision Making for Implementation of new schedules, templates, medical record initiatives.
• Create Standard Operating Practices for physician revenue and improvement of access to patients.
• Create policies regarding vacation PTO requirements and implementation of Virtual Visits Telehealth Work Agreements for physicians to work from home.
• Communicate needs and concerns from the physicians to the administration. Orlando Health
"My Chart" activation subcomitee
Outline
Tasked with engaging patients to activate the "Mychart" application (electronic medical record portal) to easy communicate with the provider and the staff. Dec 2020 - Mar 2022 Orlando Health Network, Orlando, Fl Ad Hoc case reviewer Orlando Health Network
Outline
Reviewed Patients appeals to decisions on benefits and approval of out of network care. Used standard guidelines of care to approve or deny the claims. Nov 2020 - Present Orlando Health Network
Orlando Health Network Credential Comitee
Outline
The Credentialing Committee meets virtually on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:30-8am. The primary function of the committee members is to review, discuss, and approve practitioner files previously reviewed by the Credentials Committee Chair. Page 2
Nov 2018 - May 2019 Amedysis Home Health The Villages Amedysis Home Health, The Villages Florida Medical Director Outline
Leading home health care team in the provision and organization of home health care to patients suffering from many chronic debilitating conditions and are mostly home bound. Approve services or deny continuation of services for patients based on their needs and progress. Jul 2017 - May 2019 The Clark Clinic, Clark Clinic 212 South Florida Street Bushnell, Fl 33513
The Clark Clinic Subacute Care Physician
Outline
Provide care in patients residents of a Skilled Nursing Facility or an Assisted Living Facility. Participated in peer teaching about the Chronic Pain Management. Provided ambulatory primary care to patients residing in Independent Care Facilities. Aug 2013 - Jun 2017 Veterans Affairs Healthcare, 1390 East Burleigh Blvd. Tavares Florida 32778
Primary Care Physician/Women’s Health Designated Provider/ Pain Champion at the Orlando Veteran Affairs,
Tavares/Leesburg CBOC
Outline
• Battlefield Acupuncture Certification
• Pain Champion Certified (medical pain management, intra-articular, bursa and trigger point injections)
• Palliative Care/Hospice Care Training
• Women’s Health Clinic Designated Provider
• Women’s Health Musculoskeletal Conditions and pain management Nov 2009 - Dec 2010 Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Centro de Cancer Internal Medicine outpatient and inpatient provider for the Cancer Center Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo under the direction of Dr. Fernando Cabanillas. 4th Floor, Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo
Outline
Worked together with the Cancer Center to provide care of the complications of the chemotherapy and other conditions. Manage chronic conditions in patients that will be receiving chemotherapy or cancer therapies. Admitted and followed up patients in the inpatient setting when hospital care was needed.
Sep 2009 - Nov 2010 Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Clinicas Externas, Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo Ponce de Leon Avenue Stop 36 1/2 #735, Hato Rey, PR 00917
Pre-operative Evaluation Clinics Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Outline
Complete preoperative evaluations for patients that were getting outpatient surgeries, assessing the risk for complications.
Jul 2007 - Apr 2013 Centro Medicina Interna Avanzada San Claudio, Urb. Sagrado Corazon #396, San Claudio Ave., Rio Piedras, PR 00926
“Centro de Medicina Interna Avanzada San
Claudio”-Internist/Owner
Outline
Private Traditional Internal Medicine Practice. Provided care for adult patients in the ambulatory and inpatient setting. Provided Laser Level One care for patients with acute or chronic pain. Page 3
Oct 2006 - Feb 2007 Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan VA Caribbean Healthcare System #10 Casia St. San Juan, PR 00921-3201
Compensation and Pension Clinics Evaluator
Outline
Working within the Compensation and Pension department providing a full range of review of military records and completed examination to assist in determining if the Veteran Patient was in need for compensation due to any disability or condition linked to their military service. Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl Volunteer and Affiliate Professor University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Outline
Provided teaching and supervising Advanced Nurse Practitioner students for their outpatient primary care clinical rotation. Participated in meetings on how to improve the medical school education and opportunities.
Education
• Board Certified Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Certified 2007
MOC 2018
• Internal Medicine Residency San Juan VA Caribbean Healthcare System Medicine Service Jun 2004 - May 2007 Superior evaluations in rotations Compensation and Pension Clinics Evaluator
• Medical Doctor Ponce School of Medicine Ponce School of Medicine Jun 2000 - May 2004 Honors earned in Cardiology electives (2), Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine electives (2), Emergency Medicine, Radiation Oncology Clinical Rotation. Honors earned in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2002-2003. Ponce School of Medicine Classes of 2005 and 2006 Orientation week to students and their parents.
Medicine program evaluation committee (evaluated each year curriculum and discussed with school faculty)
Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Student Representative of Ponce School of Medicine Class of 2004 on 2002 for Ponce School of Medicine re-accreditation visit.
Class Treasurer, 2001-present: Organized fund -raising events for the graduation needs such as "The 25th Anniversary of Ponce School of Medicine Cocktail" (2002) and "The Second Annual Celebration of Excellence Cocktail (2003)". Participated in Charity events for the Sor Isolina Ferrer institution that helps persons with low socioeconomic status and in need of medical services. Surgery Interest Group: Member, 2001-2004 Assisted to conferences given by different Surgical Subspecialties Representatives. Assisted to orientating conferences given about future career planning.
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Member, 2002-2004
• Bachelors in Science-->Biology (Magna Cum Laude) University of Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Jul 1997 - May 2000 ßßß Biological Honors Society, 1998-2000: Consists of students of the Biology Department of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez with a GPA of more than 3.50 in a 4.00 scale. As an active member participated in many educational and community activities. Dean’s List, 1995-2000: List contains nationwide honor students’ names and pictures. Is yearly updated.
“Cuadro de Honor del Colegio de Artes y Ciencias” 1998-2000: List of all honors students
(GPA 3.50-4.00) of the University of Puerto Rico Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez. The Golden Key National Honor Society, 2000-2004
Honors Scholarship, 1999-2000: Scholarship given by the University of Puerto Rico Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez to all honor students that includes free tuition and Financial Aid opportunities.
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Additional
Hobbies & Interests
Tennis, Volunteering, Travel, Backpacking, Cooking, Reading Hispanic Literature and Philosophy, Singing, Participated in the interview Committee for the First Academy Leesburg (teacher hiring) 2019-2021
Software
Microsoft office, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Experience with CPRS/Vista EMR, Experience with EClinical Works EMR, Experience with All Scripts EMR, Experience with EPIC EMR
Languages
English, Spanish
Publications
Orlando Health Hub Blog :
"Why Deep Sleep Helps Your Brain December 30, 2021"
"Signs It's More Serious Than a Common Cold May 11.2021"
"Give Yourself the Gift of No Holiday Stress" December 23, 2019 Community Outreach Events:
Medical Mission Trip to Dominican Republic 2019
News and Radio Reports:
Participation on radio shows with Luz Nereida Velez (Puerto Rico 2012-2013) TV informative interview about Mesothelioma with Luz Nereida Velez (Wapa PR 2012) News report about the benefits of Masks Spectrum News (https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando
/news/2021/03/30/enhanced-safety-precautions-during-pandemic-likely-making-difference-in-ov erall-health)
Participation in Univision News Reports about, Opioids, Headaches and Sleep Medicine with Ambar Rincon.
Scientific Interests:
- Obesity Medicine
- Primary Care
- Women 's Health
- Pain management
Awards
Letters from Patients at the Veterans Affairs to The President of the United States, congratulating the care received. (2017)
Kuddos from the Orlando Health Medical Group due to Excellent Reviews from Patients. (2023) Orlando Health Network Outstanding Performance Award (2019) Licenses and Certifications:
2017- present Florida Medical License ME 132271
2015-present Battlefield Acupuncture Certified
2005-2017 Puerto Rico Permanent License # 16,425 (inactive) 2007-present DEA # FE 0505733
2007-present NPI # 195*******
2009-2014 Texas License N7251 (inactive)
Professional Memberships:
2021- present Physicians Society of Central Florida 2021- present Florida MGMA
2021- present Obesity Medicine Association
2021-present Panamerican Medical Association
2022- present Florida Medical Association
2002-2006, 2019- present American College of Physicians 2007- 2017 Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Puerto Rico 2013- 2017 Federal Employee National Association
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2002- 2004 American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Page 6
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