Maximiliano Herrera

Staff Physician

Bilingual Physician working in a busy medical office serving primarily uninsured and low-income patients. Skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from diseases such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, infectious diseases, hepatitis A, B and C, HIV, strokes and COPD. Excellent reputation for patient service and superior clinical skills. Strong understanding of current principles methods and procedures as well as professional delivery of medical evaluations, diagnosis and treatments. Extensive experience in correctional care, and family health care. Proudly served in the US Army for 6 years.

Work Experience

PhysicianDoctors On Call – Corpus Christi, TX

April 2015 to Present
Medical Director ,supervise Mid levels , perform initial and follow up patient visits .

Staff Physician

Coastal Bend Community Clinic – Corpus Christi, TX
August 2016 to January 2018
Left because the clinic transitioned to using more mid-levels, rather than physicians

Staff Physician

CACOST Community Action of South Texas – Alice, TX
February 2013 to May 2016
Alice, Texas
Left because of downsizing, Gap of 06/2016-07/2016 spent finding a new job and being credentialed.

Locum Tenens Physician

Mario Martinez, MD – Corpus Christi, TX
February 2016 to March 2016
Position ended – just filling in for physician while out

Unit Medical Director

University of Texas-Medical Branch – Galveston, TX
July 1997 to December 2012
– Galveston, Texas

• Managed, directed and coordinated activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff
• Monitored patients’ conditions and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary

Retired from this position, as I was eligible, based on years of service. I found I didn’t like retirement and missed patient care. Gap of 12/2012-02/2013 spent finding a new job and being credentialed.

Physician

University of Texas San Antonio – Bexar County Correctional Facility – San Antonio, TX
June 1994 to July 1997
Monitored patients’ conditions and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary

• Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.

Family Physician

Private Family Practice – San Antonio, TX
August 1975 to August 1995

• Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
• Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
• Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene, birth control, and effective disease prevention methods.
• Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Operated on an average of [Number] patients per week to correct deformities, repair injuries, restore functions and prevent and treat diseases.
• Prescribes pre-operative and post-operative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets and antibiotics.
• Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.

Deputy Medical Examiner

Bexar County – San Antonio, TX
June 1975 to July 1977
Texas

Education

M.D. in Medicine

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon – Monterrey, MX

Skills

Wound care and suturing ,eval and casting of uncomplicated fractures, Complete physical Exams ,exam ,diagnosis and treatment

Military Service

Branch: Army

Service Country: United States
Rank: Major
April 1970 to April 1975
Army Medical Corps .
5.5 years including 4 years of Pathology Residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston ,Texas . One year Darnall Hospital Army ,Killen ,Texas

Certifications/Licenses

Texas Medical Board

May 2017 to Present

Additional Information

Skills

• Community medicine competence
• Accomplished in primary care
• Dedicated to integrity
• Clinical benchmarking
• Fluent in Spanish
• Conscientious provider
• Humane and respectful
• Culturally sensitive
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and professional
• Calm under pressure
• Good clinical judgment