At Sanitas, I strive to provide personalized, compassionate and patient-centered care in an efficient and timely manner, which is the key to good health service delivery. Being bilingual is a great advantage so that patients feel comfortable and can more easily talk to me about their health. I have had a great day at work when my patient's health issues and concerns, whether physical or mental, have been addressed. But what really makes my day is when my patients acknowledge and appreciate the care I provide and tell me they feel better. I was born in Cuba and moved with my family to Venezuela when I was 13 years old. Then I moved to Miami, the place I have called home for over 30 years. In my college days, I became interested in how the human body works and why people get sick. I decided to go into the medical field when I realized that doctors could make a difference in people's lives by treating them with dignity and respect, and by teaching them about their disease and how to prevent it. When I'm home, I enjoy my family and friends, and I also like to bike, play racquetball, jog, and travel.