Immediate Availability Family Physician (MHP)
Resume:
Nelson Vázquez, MD, FAAFP, MHP
*** ******* ********* • Deltona, Florida 32725-7137
Phone: 386-***-**** Email: ************@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/therealdoctornelson/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Residency-trained and board-certified Family Physician and certified Metabolic Health Practitioner currently in his fifth decade of medical practice. Extensive, diverse clinical experience spanning holistic medicine, urgent care, fast-track emergency medicine, and full-spectrum primary care. Proven leadership in federally qualified health centers, independent practice ownership, and academic instruction. Dedicated to patient education, comprehensive wellness, and ancestral human nutrition principles. LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
Credential Issuer/Details Status
Board
Certification
Family Medicine, National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
(NBPAS #N59298)
Valid through
02/28/2027
Certification Metabolic Health Practitioner (MHP)
Certified
09/14/2024
Medical License Florida (#ME67486) Active
Medical License
New York (#176036), Massachusetts (#60625), Connecticut
(#32014), West Virginia (#ST604)
Inactive
Examinations
FLEX (Components 1 & 2); Puerto Rico State Boards (Parts 1, 2, & 3)
Passed on first
sitting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kiltz Health 03/2025 – 06/2026
Medical Director
Provided executive clinical leadership and medical oversight, including the development of a health coaching certification course dedicated to therapeutic carbohydrate reduction and ancestral human nutrition.
Conviva DeLand DeLand, FL 11/2024 – 01/2025
Locum Tenens Physician
Provided temporary primary care and medical coverage. Baba Health Care, Inc West Melbourne, FL 06/2024 – 11/2024 Locum Tenens Physician
Delivered comprehensive patient care and clinical support on a short-term assignment.
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1st Choice Wellness, Inc. Orlando, FL 01/2023 – 01/2024 Physician
Delivered patient-centered clinical care in a wellness-focused practice. True Health - Lake Underhill Orlando, FL 04/2020 – 06/2022 Physician
Provided primary care services at a federally qualified health center. Supervised and collaborated with multiple nurse practitioners and physician associates. Family Medicine & Holistic Center, Inc Deltona, FL 12/2005 – 04/2020 Owner & Physician
Owned and operated a thriving family medicine and holistic practice. Integrated the art and science of holistic healing to address the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Locum Tenens (Self-Employed) Various Locations 05/1998 – 12/2005 Physician
Provided short-term and long-term assignment coverage across walk-in clinics, family practice, emergency fast-track, primary care pediatrics, and internal medicine. West Volusia Emergency Physicians, P.A. Port Orange, FL 08/1996 – 05/1998 Locum Tenens Fast-Track Physician
Provided acute care services in the fast-track areas of the emergency departments at Florida Hospital-Fish Memorial and Florida Hospital-DeLand.
Prior Medical Practice & Locum Tenens Engagements 07/1989 – 07/1996 Great Brook Valley Health Center, Inc. (Worcester, MA): Acute care services (06/1994 – 07/1996). Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc. (Lawrence, MA): Full-spectrum primary care, including prenatal care (04/1993 – 05/1994).
Nameaug Medical Center (Urgent Care): Urgent care physician (01/1993 – 03/1993). William W. Backus Hospital (Norwich, CT): Emergency department services (10/1992 – 12/1992). Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune (Jacksonville, NC): Emergency department acute care (08/1992 – 10/1992).
Medical West Community Health Plan (Chicopee, MA): Same Day Care department (03/1992 – 07/1992).
United Hospital Center (Clarksburg, WV): Emergency department services (02/1992). Genesee Valley Group Health Association (Rochester, NY): Pediatrics coverage (02/1992). VA Medical Center (Fayetteville, NC): Emergency/Admitting initial workups and treatments (12/1991 – 01/1992).
842nd Strategic Hospital (Grand Forks AFB, ND): Emergency department services (05/1991 – 09/1991; 01/1992).
Family Practice Center, Inc. (Framingham, MA): Owned and operated a walk-in center providing urgent care and Family Medicine (07/1989 – 12/1990).
Spectrum Emergency Care Services, Inc. (Fitchburg, MA): Emergency Medicine at Burbank Hospital Trauma Center (07/1989 – 07/1990).
Ambulatory Health Associates, PC at Health Stop: Walk-in ambulatory care setting (12/1988 – 07/1989).
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EDUCATION & MEDICAL TRAINING
Residency in Family Medicine Completed 11/1988
The Community Hospital at Glen Cove (Northwell Health) Glen Cove, NY Medical Doctor (M.D.) 01/1981 – 12/1984
Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC) - School of Medicine Bayamon, PR Honors: Class Valedictorian; Graduated 3rd in academic class standing. Leadership: Class President (08/1983 – 12/1984), Class Vice President (08/1982 – 08/1983), Student Representative to Administration Committee, Member of Student General Council. Undergraduate Education (Pre-Medicine) 08/1979 – 12/1980 Loma Linda University, La Sierra Campus Riverside, CA Leadership: Treasurer (08/1980 – 12/1980)
Undergraduate Studies 08/1977 – 05/1979
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus Rio Piedras, PR Honors: Dean’s Honor List (08/1977 – 05/1979)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Family Medicine & Community Health 01/1985 – 06/1985 Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC) - School of Medicine Bayamon, PR Delivered lectures to 1st and 2nd-year medical students, including original coursework ("The Relationship Between Stress and Illness").
Assisted in restructuring the Community Health curriculum. Coordinated the Family Medicine clinical clerkship for 4th-year medical students. PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS
Awards: Listed in "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges" (1984 – 1985). Publications: Writer of a weekly Spanish-language patient education health column for "La Prensa," addressing common medical issues (04/1989 – 09/1989). PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & SKILLS
Fellowships: Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP). Languages: Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
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