Linette Martinez
Daly City,CA
Summary
Internal Medicine, Adult Primary Care, HIV and Transgender Care, and underserved communities medical doctor with 26 years of practice experience. Dedicated to exemplary patient outcomes . Experience in medical teamwork, addressing all point of views and listen to their suggestions and input acknowledging the unique experience of each team member. My first work experience was with the San Francisco Health Department where I had the opportunity to address clinical challenges of new immigrants, gender minorities, and recent out prison patients. Specialized as a general internist during residency, providing me with knowledge of a range of health issues that impact internal organs. I am a Patient-focused Physician specialist, providing high-quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients in different clinical environments. Organization-minded and team player mind coupled with recognized medical skills resulting in 24 years of successful practice. An empathic, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding the best treatment options available. Skilled Doctor with extensive experience in patient care, diagnosis, and providing quality medical services. Adept at managing medical teams and resolving complex medical cases with utmost precision. Possesses outstanding organizational and communication skills. Diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with a conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering years of medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness. Diagnose disease causes, symptoms, and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with a conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering years of medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness. Diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with a conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering years of medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness. Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Attending Doctor
San Francisco Department Of Public Health
1995.09 - 2019.06
- Supervised medical students, nurse practitioner students, UCSF residents.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Street medical outreach to homeless, day laborers, transgenders, sex workers.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
- Provided consultation to staff and administration on patient treatment.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered expert consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
- Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
- Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
- Evaluated previously prescribed interventions for successes or failures and adjusted strategies.
- Coordinated and integrated health care resources for community-based programs.
- Conducted research and stayed current with medical advancements, contributing to growth of medical knowledge.
- Acted as University of California San Francisco Assistant Professor precepting medical and nurse practitioner students.
- Working on HIV care, Transgender care protocols, Sexual Post exposure Prophylaxis protocols, Street Outreach
Resident Doctor
Hahnemann University Hospital
1990.07 - 1995.06
- Conducted physical exams on patients to diagnose illnesses and create patient histories.
- Interpreted lab information to provide patients with proper treatment.
- Attended medical conferences to learn how to better treat and connect with patients and become a more well-rounded doctor.
- Learned how to work with other members of the medical team, including nurses, other physicians, specialists, and anesthesiologists.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of thehospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification, and recovery in in-patient treatment facility.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Treated and monitored care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facility.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
- Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
- Provided consultation to staff and administration on patient treatment.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
- Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
- Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy and medication to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
- Conducted rounds to monitor patient progress and recovery.
- Ordered and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports and examination information to diagnose patient condition.
- Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
- Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients.
- Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
- Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
- Trained and supervised medical students and subordinate staff in using medical equipment and software.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.
- Mentor medical and Premedical students
Medical Technologist
Puerto Rico Health Department
1983.08 - 1985.07
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
- Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results.
- Prepared tissue for microscopic examination by pathologists.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
Education
M.D. - Clinical Medicine
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Puerto Rico 05.1990
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR05.1986
Skills
- Information management
- Test result interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Equipment management
- Infection control
- Pain management
- HIPAA regulations
- Communication and empathy
Research Experience
HIV Care Quality Improvement lead
Castro-Mission Health Center, San Francisco 2014-2016
Clinical contributor, "Tom Waddell Health Center Transgender Care Protocols",
First edition,2004, revisions 2008, 2011
Skin Abscess Treatment Committee
San Francisco General Hospital, 2009
HIV in the Tijuana Border, fact finding project.
Tom Waddell Health Center, San Francisco, 2004
Advisory Committee on "Adapting Clinical Guidelines for Unstably Housed Patients with HIV/AIDS",
Health Resources & Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care, first edition, 2003
Certifications and Licenses
- Pennsylvania Medical License - At the moment reactivating, License # MD051657L
- California Medical License # G082072
Relevant Skills
- Proven and effective communication skills with patients, families and other medical professionals.
- Leadership abilities to lead and manage practice staff in providing patients with quality care.
- Highly organized, which allows me to keep appointments, records and patient details in order.
- Able to quickly and properly diagnose patient conditions in emergency situations to ensure they receive the treatment they need as soon as possible under controlled conditions.
- Detailed-oriented, which reduces mistakes made in patient treatment, diagnosis and medication administration.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
When I'm not practicing medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family, kite flying, hiking, gardening, practicing zumba and yoga and enjoying time with friends. I also enjoy cooking. I am a persistent bad meditation student.
Timeline
Attending Doctor
San Francisco Department Of Public Health
1995.09 - 2019.06
Resident Doctor
Hahnemann University Hospital
1990.07 - 1995.06
Medical Technologist
Puerto Rico Health Department
1983.08 - 1985.07
M.D. - Clinical Medicine
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Puerto Rico
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