SOMA MEDICAL CENTER - Key Persons
Adrian Quitana was born in Cuba. He received his Family Nurse Practitioner degree at South University in 2022.
Job Titles:
- APRN
- Nurse Practicioner
- Physician in Internal Medicine
Alexi Cuellar Guerrero received his Doctor of Internal Medicine degree from the University of Camagüey in Cuba in 2001. After moving to the United States from his native Cuba, he obtained a FNP and a Bachelor of Nursing from Miami Regional University in Miami, Florida in 2018. He received his board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner and as a registered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Florida.
Dr. Cuellar is an experienced physician in Internal Medicine and holds a master's degree in emergency care in Cuba. Alexi Cuellar is licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state of Florida. Dr. Cuellar serves as a volunteer Preceptor at the International University of Miami, where he is passionate about sharing knowledge with medical students to promote excellent and healthy outcomes. He is trained to react calmly and effectively in stressful situations while maintaining high standards of quality, safety.
Ana Rey Medina is a graduate of Chamberlain University where she chose to advance her career by graduating with a bachelor's degree in nursing science in 2016 and a master's degree in nursing science with Family Practice specialty in 2018.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Team
- Vice President
Araine Lisette Aguilera is a Nurse Practitioner who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with 11 years of experience in the United States.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Executive Team
Job Titles:
- Credentialing Administrator
Dr. Cesar Pena was born and raised in Dominican Republic where he received his Medical Degree at the Technological University of Santiago in 2014.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Team
Cristine Hamilton began her career in the medical field in 2018 when she graduated from Florida State University with her Bachelor's in Nursing Science.
Dr. Mandelblum was born in Venezuela. has a 30-year professional medical career. He received his Doctor Medicine Degree at the University of Los Andes.
David Velasco received his Medical degree at the Holguin Medical University in 2011 and then received his Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) at Grand Canton University in 2018.
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Director
- Member of the Executive Team
Dr. Eliana Bejarano is a graduate of Valle University in Cali, Colombia where she received her Medical Degree in 1999 and then completed her OB/GYN residency at Drexel University College of Medicine/St Peter's University in New Brunswick, NJ in 2008.
Job Titles:
- MEDICAL DOCTOR
- MEDICAL DOCTOR, FAAP
Dr. Gervasio Sanchez-Iglesias was born in Cuba where he received his Medical Degree with honors at the Villa Clara Superior Institute of Medical Sciences in 1991. He completed his residency in Santa Clara and specialized in Pediatrics and Neonatology. He later completed his second pediatric residency training at Texas Tech University Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso, Texas 2009. Dr. Sanchez is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
He is licensed to practice medicine in the state of Florida and Kentucky. His professional values include professionalism, trust, and justice.
Job Titles:
- MEDICAL DOCTOR
- Certified Pediatrician
Dr. Wendy Henriquez Veras is a board-certified Pediatrician. She was born and raised in Dominican Republic where she attended Universidad Católica Nordestana to complete her studies as a medical doctor.
Erika Yisset Lopez Parra received her Medical Degree in 2011 at Sanitas University in Bogota Colombia
Ernesto Chirolde graduated from the University of Havana in 1986 with his Medical Degree.
Francoise (Fran) Mendes Ramos was born in Brazil. She is a board-certified family Nurse Practitioner.
Greta Martin received her degree from the esteemed Medical Sciences Institute of Havana in 2001.
Guadalupe Sulbaran was born in Venezuela where she received her Medical Doctorate Degree at the University of Zuliai in Venezuela in 2003.
Ihosvany Armengol recieved his medical degree at the University of Medical Sciences in 1997 in his native Cuba.
Job Titles:
- APRN
- Assistant at Capscare Academy
Isabel González is a certified nursing assistant at Capscare Academy in 2011.She received her Associate degree iin nursing at the Dade Medical College in 2015.
Israel Junquera received his General Medicine degree at the University of Medical Sciences in Pinar del Río Cuba in 1996.
Job Titles:
- Administrator Assistant & Accounts Payable
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Founder
- Member of the Executive Team
Jean Jude Alexis received his Master degree in nursing from the Miami Regional University in 2021.
Dr. Lopera is a graduate of the Catholic University in Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador where he recieved his Medical degree in 1991.
Job Titles:
- MEDICAL DOCTOR, ABOG
- Was Born in Colombia Where He Received His Medical Degree at the Caldas University in 1992.
John Orrego, MD was born in Colombia where he received his Medical Degree at the Caldas University in 1992.
Jose R. Gonzalez received his degree as a general physician in Cuba in 2000. He has over 20 years of experience in patient care.
Job Titles:
- Quality Improvement Director
Job Titles:
- CAO / Chief Analytics Officer
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant & Clinical Research Liaison
Karla Aragon Aleman received her Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from the University of Ciego de Avila in Cuba in 2009.
Dr. Laura Diaz de Ortiz was born in Domincan Republic where she received her Medical degree at the Central East University Central del Este in San Pedro de Macorís in 2008.
Dr. Laura Moreno-García was born in Colombia where she received her Medical Degree at the Industrial University of Santander in 2012.
Job Titles:
- Chief Strategy Officer
- Member of the Executive Team
Dr. Rodrigues was born and raised in Washington, DC. She received her medical degree at the University of Maryland Medical School.
María del Pilar Roa received her degree at the Pontificia University Javeriana in Bogota in 1996. María del Pilar practiced family and emergency medicine for over ten years.
Maria Remedios is a graduate of the University of Santiago in Cuba where she received her degree in 2012. She worked in the pediatric field in a rural region for two years and gained experience in public health at the South Infant Hospital in Santiago de Cuba. She then received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing at Miami Regional University in 2022. Maria worked as a Registered Nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Palms West Hospital and in Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) with children with multiple disabilities. Maria is an active member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP). Maria Remedios is licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state of Florida.Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her family and is known for her dedication and passion in providing care to children.
Dr. Felipe was born in Cuba where she received her Medical Degree with honors at the University of Habana in 2008.
Marina Oporta was born in Nicaragua, Central America. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a specialization in Psychology and Child Development at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida in 2005.
Dr. Mercedes Gadea López is a graduate of the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. where she completed clinical rotations in New York, where she ultimately earned her Doctor of Medicine in 2008.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Medical Science and Physician Assistant
- MCMS, PA - C
Michelle Ballard received her Master's degree in clinical medical science and Physician Assistant degreee at the Barry University Physician Assistant Program in 2011.
Dr. Alvarado was born in Belize. She received her doctor Medicine degree at the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba in 2008.
Natalia C. Rodriguez, FEP, CPNP-PC, RN, is originally from Bogota, Colombia, where she attended FUCS University and received her medical degree.
Job Titles:
- APRN
- New York Native Earned Her Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner Degree at Kaplan University in 2015
Nellie Baez, a New York native earned her Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner degree at Kaplan University in 2015.
Job Titles:
- APRN
- Physician from Venezuela
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Team
- Billing Department Director
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Team
- Office Manager
- North Regional Operations Manager
Dr. Baez received his Medical Degree at the University Autonoma of Guadalajara (UAG).
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Team
- PRESIDENT & FOUNDER - CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Rafael Nunez, MD is a graduate of the National University of Colombia where he received his medical degree in 1978. He has practiced medicine in various fields including surgeon in Colombia.
Ramón González received his degree as a Specialist in Internal Medicine in Cuba in 1992. and a degree in Medical Surgeon in Mexico in 1995.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Team
- Training & Quality Director
Romny Ogando received his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Prestigious University of Carlos J in 2017 in Cuba.
Dr. Rodrigues received his medical degree at the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. in 2002.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Team
- North Regional Operations Manager
Sherley David Gratia is a graduate of Haiti's Notre Dame University where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2004.
Job Titles:
- Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- FNP - PMHNP - BC
Vivianne Milovan is a board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner.
Yamile Zayas Agramonte received her Medical Degree at the University of Carlos J Gonzalez in 1996.
Job Titles:
- Nurse Practitioner
- APRN, FNP, BC
Zachira Gonzalez is a Nurse Practitioner who received her nursing degree and honed her expertise in the field of medicine and surgery during her four-year tenure at Palmetto General Hospital in 2016.
Dr. Flores was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. Flores received her Medical Doctor Degree from Autonoma Universidad of Guadalajara in Mexico in 2001.