Medical Directory

Dr. Hernández completed his medical studies at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, and a Podiatry residency and internship at the University District Hospital. He did his Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the University District Hospital, and is currently part of the Salus medical faculty.

• May 1969, Puerto Rico Medical License
• September 1984, Board Certified in Pediatric Neurology and General Pediatrics by the Puerto Rico Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
• September 1984, American Academy of Pediatrics
• October 1972, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
• August 2008, CIME from the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners

• Neurological assessments and encephalograms

• Pediatric Neurology

Dr. Rodríguez pursued his medical studies, internship, and residency at the Medical College of Virginia. He currently leads the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital and is a member of its Peer Review Committee. He is also part of the Salus medical faculty.

• Member of the College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• 1996 – 1997, Virginia Medical License
• 1997 – present, Puerto Rico Medical License
• 1999 – present, Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Gynecology

Dr. Córdova studied in the University of Puerto Rico, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering and a doctorate in medicine. He did his internship and residency in Internal Medicine under Harvard University at the Boston City Hospital, and he completed his Pneumology specialization at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He also earned a master’s degree in Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health. He returned to Puerto Rico as head of Pneumology at the Veterans Hospital, where he developed the first pneumology academic program in Puerto Rico. This program graduated 23 pneumologists. He is also an associate professor of medicine at the School of Medicine. He established his private practice in Pneumology and Intensive Care, and was Medical Director at Clínica Las Américas in Guaynabo, which is now known as Salus. He currently works as an internist, pneumologist, and bariatric physician at the Salus Clinic, where he also directs the Pulmonary Function Lab and Weight Loss Program.

• American Board of Internal Medicine
• Subspecialty in Pulmonary Diseases
• Subspecialty Board in Critical Care Medicine
• American Board of Obesity Medicine
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

• Spirometry, respiratory therapy, physical composition, and impedance plethysmography.

• Pulmonary Disease Clinic, Sleep Disorders, Weight Loss Program, and Program to Quit Smoking

Dr. Fonseca graduated from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Bayamón. He did his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the San Juan City Hospital, where he was also head of the residency program.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• American Society of Internal Medicine
• 2013, International Urogynecology Association
• 2012, American Urogynecology Society
• 2009, Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG)
• 2008, Diplomate in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2006, Merit Award, Highest score In-training at the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, CREOG (Exam years: 2005 and 2006)
• 2005, Merit and Excellence Award, San Juan City Hospital (OB/GYN)
• 2001, Academic Excellence Award, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
• 2002, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2000, American College of Physicians
• 1998 – 1999, El Comandante Scholarship
• 1998, American Medical Association
• 1994 – 1998, Rafael Carrión Scholarship Fund

• Conditions treated by urogynecologists include: prolapsed vagina, some cases of urinary incontinence, urethral diverticula, and urogenital fistulas, among others.

• Primary Health Care
• Female Pelvic Surgery / Medicine

Dr. de Jesús completed a specialization in Pediatrics and subspecialization in Neonatology at the San Juan City Hospital. She currently works at San Pablo Bayamón Hospital and offers her services as a pediatrician at Salus.

• 1986, American Board of Pediatrics
• Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Pediatría (Puerto Rican Pediatrics Society)

• Preventive health evaluations and assessments for acute disorders
• Health certificates for schools and sports
• Ordering immunizations

• Pediatric Primary Health Care

Dr. Mercado-Avilés graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. She did her residency in General Dentistry at the New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens (affiliated with Cornell University), and her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York.

• College of Dental Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• Sociedad de Dentistas Pediátricos de Puerto Rico (Society of Pediatric Dentists of Puerto Rico)

• Dentistry services for children, teenagers, and special needs patients

• Dentistry Clinic
• Pediatric Dentistry Program

Dr. Colón graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed his internship at the San Juan City Hospital, and his residency at the University of Puerto Rico and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He currently works as an associate professor at the Radiology Department of the UPR Medical Sciences Campus, and is part of the Salus medical faculty.

• 1995, National Board of Medical Examiners
• 1989, American Board of Radiology
• 1988, Puerto Rico Board of Medical Examiners
• 1989, Maryland Board of Physicians Quality Assurance
• 1989, District of Columbia Board of Registration in Medicine
• Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
• American Medical Association, UPR School of Medicine
• Radiological Society of North America
• American Roentgen Ray Society
• International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine

• Analysis and interpretation of magnetic resonance imaging scans, CT scans, X-rays, sonograms, and bone densitometry, among others

• Radiology

Doctor in General Medicine. Dr. Robles completed her studies at the University of Granada in Spain. She worked for many years as an auditing physician for the Health Reform. Later, she worked as medical director in various health care centers, until she joined the Salus medical faculty. She currently works in the Diabetes and Hypertension Programs.

• Licensed by PR Board of Medical Examiners as a Certified Family Physician
• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• 2004, Board Certified by the ABFP (American Board of Family Medicine)
• American Academy of Family Physicians

• Consultation, evaluation, and monitoring of health disorders

• Healthy Living (Diabetes & Hypertension)

Dr. Villegas completed her medical studies at Universidad del Caribe, and also majored in business administration at the University of Puerto Rico in Carolina (2010). She is currently Director of Special Programs at Salus, which includes overseeing the Preventive, Diabetes, and Hypertension Programs.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Consultation, evaluation, education, prevention, and monitoring for health disorders

• Healthy Living, Director of Special Programs

Dr. Bou graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed his major in cardiology in 2011. He worked at the Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida, and has been offering his services at Salus and other institutions since 2012.

• 2011, ABIM (American Board Of Internal Medicine) Certification Examination in Cardiovascular Diseases
• 2011, Florida Medical License
• 2006, Puerto Rico Medical License
• Active member of the College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Consultations, and analysis of cardiovascular screenings, such as cardiac stress tests, Doppler echocardiography, EKG, and Holter monitors, among others

• Cardiology

Dr. Rodríguez completed her doctoral studies as a medical surgeon from Complutense University of Madrid in Spain. She did her residency at the University Pediatric Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She currently works as a Salus pediatrician for children and teenagers.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Preventive health evaluations and assessments for acute disorders
• Health certificates for schools and sports
• Ordering immunizations

• Pediatric Primary Health Care

Dr. Díaz earned his doctorate degree at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, and completed a Fellowship in Orthodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He served as Captain of the US Army Dental Corps at Letterman General Hospital.

• American Board of Orthodontics

• Evaluate, guide, and treat dental problems with orthodontic devices

• Orthodontics

Dr. Cruz graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. She carried out her residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Puerto Rico and Columbia University’s St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York. She founded Senos de Puerto Rico in 2008, is the director of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and belongs to the organizing committee of the Puerto Rico Breast Cancer Conference. 

• Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology
• Fellowship in Women’s Imaging
• American Medical Association
• American College of Radiology
• American Association for Women Radiologists
• Radiological Society of North America
• Puerto Rico Radiological Society
• Society of Breast Imaging
• Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Director

• Analysis and interpretation of mammograms and breast ultrasounds

• Radiology

Dr. Fiorito completed her medical studies at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. She did her residency in Neurology at the Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Fiorito is the only headache specialist in Puerto Rico.

• Headache Medicine Board
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• United States Medical License
• Academy of Neurology of Puerto Rico
• American Headache Society
• American Academy of Neurology

• Neurology / Headaches

Dr. Santiago graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He did his Pediatrics internship and residency at the San Juan City Hospital. He was head of the Pediatrics residency program at the San Juan City Hospital, and assistant professor in the Physician Mentoring Program at the UPR School of Medicine. He is highly experienced in general pediatrics and emergencies. He has worked as a Salus pediatrician for 17 years and as Medical Director since 2015.

• Board Eligible for the American Board of Pediatrics
• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Pediatría (Puerto Rican Pediatrics Society)

• Pediatricians manage acute health disorders, chronic diseases, and preventive treatments for patients aged newborn up to 20 years old
• Issuing health certificates for schools and sports teams
• Immunization specialist
• If necessary, referring patients to pediatric specialists

• Pediatric Primary Health Care

Dr. Solivan has more than 17 years of clinical experience in dermatology. He conducted his doctoral studies at Universidad Central del Caribe in Cayey, Puerto Rico, and did an internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Affiliated Hospitals of Milwaukee, WI. He completed his residency in Dermatology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, and he served in the surgeon brigade as MC Captain-First Brigade, First Infantry Division in Fort Riley, Kansas.

• Member of the College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Consultations, evaluations, biopsies, and skin procedures

• Dermatology

Holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Carlos Albizu University in San Juan Puerto Rico. She was recognized as the most distinguished student of the Master’s Program in Clinical Psychology at the Carlos Albizu University. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University, University Park Campus, PA.

• 2011, Licensed Psychologist by the Board of Psychologist Examiners of PR
• Traumatology Certification from the Institute of Traumatology of Puerto Rico

• Individual therapy for adults, teenagers, and children
• Psychoeducation for parents and family members
• Behavior modification and Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)

• Clinical Psychology

Ms. Rivera pursued her studies in Nutrition at the University of Puerto Rico, and did an internship at the Veterans Hospital. In terms of her working experience, she has worked for the Head Start Program, in private companies, such as Criolite, and at senior and daycare centers. She also offers lectures on various nutrition topics. She joined Salus in 2001.

• Certified in Renal Education
• Certified in Diabetes Education

• Initial nutritional assessment
• Personalized plan, according to the patient’s health conditions and preferences
• Follow-up visits
• Educational lectures on various nutritional and health topics
• Coordinating supermarket tours to teach clinic patients and DM and HTN Program participants how to read food labels and choose healthy foods
• Offering services through Salus@Work twice a month

• Private patients and doctor referrals
• Diabetes and Hypertension Program
• Supermarket visits to educate on how to make healthier food choices

Dr. Ramos completed his medical studies at Universidad Central del Caribe. He did his internship at the San Juan City Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and at Queens Memorial Hospital in New York. He conducted his residency in Nuclear Medicine at Saint Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York. He currently works as a Nuclear Medicine physician at Hospital Auxilio Mutuo, and is part of the Salus medical faculty as an internist.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• American Board of Nuclear Medicine
• American Board of Nuclear Cardiology

• Consultation, evaluation, and monitoring of health disorder.

• Primary Health Care (Adults)

Dr. Rivera graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. He completed his internship at Doctor’s Community Hospital in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He did his residency at Bayamón Central University and Hospital Ramón Ruiz Arnau in Bayamón. He is currently an Internal Medicine physician at the Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico, offers his services at HIMA San Pablo Bayamón Hospital, and is a member of the Salus medical faculty.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
• American Medical Association
• American Board of Internal Medicine
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

• Consultation, evaluation, and monitoring of health disorders

• Primary Health Care (Adults)

Dr. Suris graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. He completed his master’s degrees in Oral Health and Dental Sciences, as well as a specialization in Periodontology, from the University of Pittsburgh. He is an associate professor at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, and holds a private practice in Periodontology and Dental Implants.

• College of Dental Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• American Dental Association
• American Academy of Periodontology
• Puerto Rico Periodontal Association

• Diagnostics, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases
• Dental implants
• Oral health and diagnosing oral and periodontal diseases
• Preventive periodontology treatments, prophylaxis, and dental curettage
• Periodontal surgery: bone and gingival grafts

• Periodontology and Dental Implants

Dr. Rivera completed his medical studies at Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, and his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the San Juan City Hospital. 

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Ob-Gyn consultations
• Ob-Gyn sonograms
• Colposcopies
• Prenatal care

• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Sánchez pursued his doctorate degree in medicine at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Then he completed his Pediatrics residency at the University Pediatric Hospital in San Juan. He has worked in Salus since 2010, offering his services as a pediatrician for children and teenagers.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• 1993, American Board of Pediatrics
• 1991, Puerto Rico Medical License

• Preventive health evaluations and assessments for acute disorders
• Health certificates for schools and sports
• Ordering vaccinations

• Pediatric Primary Health Care

Dr. Zepeda pursued her Family Medicine studies at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, her residency at San Pablo Bayamón Hospital, and her internship at the Regional Hospital of Arecibo. She completed her internship through various services, including internal medicine, intensive care, pediatrics, obstetrics-gynecology, and surgery, as well as external clinics.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Licensed by the Puerto Rico Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline

• Consultations, evaluations, and intra-articular injections

• Primary Health Care

Dr. Ramos earned her medical doctorate degree from Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. She later pursued studies at the Veterans Hospital in San Juan, where she earned an Internal Medicine degree. She completed her Fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. She is currently part of the Salus medical faculty.

• American Board of Internal Medicine

• Primary Health Care (Adults)

Dr. Durán graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. She held a private practice in San Lorenzo and worked with Corporación de la Montaña. She has been part of the Salus medical faculty since 1999.

• College of Dental Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• General dentistry, examinations, cleanings, digital radiology, and amalgam and resin restorations
• Fixed and removable dental bridges, dentures, and restoration of dental implants
• Dental whitening
• Dental whitening and oral health education

• Dental Services (Adults)

Dr. González graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the San Juan City Hospital. She completed her Fellowship in Endocrinological Research at the Internal Medicine Department, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of the UPR School of Medicine.

• 2015, Health Disparities: A Translational Research Approach
• 2015, Medical Education: Eliminating Health Disparities in Health Care – Hispanic Center of Excellence, School of Medicine
• 2015, ISCD Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD)
• 2014, The Obesity Society
• 2013, American Thyroid Association
• 2012 – present, Puerto Rican Society of Endocrinology and Diabetology
• 2011 – present, The Endocrine Society
• 2011 – present, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
• 2008, “Research Path”, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
• 2006 – present, American College of Physicians
• 1999 – present, The Golden Key National Honor Society

• Comprehensive assessments to cover patient needs according to the recommendations and necessary treatments

• Endocrinology

Dr. Campos completed her doctorate degree in General Medicine at the Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana. She did her residency in Colorectal Surgery in Havana, Cuba, and her internship at Hospital Auxilio Mutuo in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She worked at the San Juan City Hospital and San Carlos Hospital as an ER doctor. She currently offers preventive and general medicine services in Salus.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• General Medicine
• Healthy Living

Dr. Báez majored in Hematology and Oncology at New York University / Bellevue Medical Center, and he has participated in over forty publications and more than thirty research projects. He has earned several awards, including the Doctor’s Choice Award (Hematology-Oncology), which he has received on four different occasions. He has also held various administrative positions, and is currently an associate research member at the University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center. He is also an active member at the Hematology / Oncology Faculty and Director of the Planning Center.

• Member of the College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• New York Medical License
• Puerto Rico Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
• Puerto Rico Board of Medical Examiners
• National Board of Medical Examiners
• American Board of Internal Medicine
• American Board of Hematology
• American Board of Medical Oncology

• Oncology

Dr. Echenique graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed his studies in General Surgery at Hahnemann University, and Colorectal Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University, both in Philadelphia. He has been head of the American Cancer Society and the Puerto Rico chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He was appointed State Chair of Puerto Rico in the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. He is an associate professor of Surgery at UPR and is involved in scientific research projects for several peer-reviewed publications. He has authored a chapter on proctological disorders and delivered presentations at various scientific conferences in Puerto Rico, United States, and Central America. He has 30 years of experience in colorectal surgery, and has recently also specialized on modern proctology practices.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Fellow of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

• Primary Health Care

Dr. Torres completed his doctorate in Podiatry at the New York College of Podiatrics Medicine. He established his private practice in 1990 and joined Salus in 2016.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Member of the College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Podiatry License in the states of Connecticut, Florida and New York

• Consultations, evaluations, and foot procedures
• Callus removals

• Podiatry

Dr. Torres graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Tropical Medicine, and completed his residency at the San Juan City Hospital. He undertook Fellowships at the American College of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and the American Association for Clinical Immunology and Allergy. He also earned a Juris Doctor at the University of Puerto Rico and a law doctorate at the Complutense University of Madrid. He is currently Medical Director at Instituto de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología Clínica (Institute of Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology).

• American Medical Association
• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology
• American College of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Hispanic American Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Association
• Allergy and Immunology Association of Puerto Rico
• New York Academy of Sciences
• Puerto Rico Bar Association
• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

Fellowships

• American College of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• American Association for Clinical Immunology and Allergy

• Evaluations for allergic asthma, nasal allergies, urticaria, and allergic dermatitis

• Allergy and Immunology Clinic

Dr. Sánchez graduated from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic. She did her internship at Hospital Auxilio Mutuo and Hospital Ramón Ruiz Arnau in Bayamón. She works at the Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico and HIMA San Pablo Bayamon Hospital. She joined Salus in 2016.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Primary Health Care (Adults)

Dr. Velázquez earned a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University, a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, and a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Puerto Rico.

• Certified in Family and Couples
• Conflict Mediation
• Certified in Substance Abuse

• Couples counseling
• Family therapy
• Psychotherapy for children and teenagers
• Adult psychotherapy

• Clinical Psychology

Dr. Barreto graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. Her affinity and interest for children was a key factor in continuing her studies. She was accepted in the residency program at the UPR School of Dental Medicine, where she was certified as an Pediatric Dentist. She has dedicated her career to improving the oral health of Puerto Rican children.

• College of Dental Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Evaluations, extractions, repairs, and preventive oral health

• Pediatric Dental Services

Dr. Carrión completed her medical studies at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, with a specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University District Hospital. She held a private practice in New York and, later on, at Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital. She currently works on Title X Planned Parenthood at Clínica Prevén, which is linked to the UPR Medical Sciences Campus. Since 2010, she has been working at the Salus Clinic as part of the Gynecology team.

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• National Boards Medical Examiners
• Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Puerto Rico Board of Medical Examiners

• General gynecology (at the clinic), colonoscopies, cryosurgery, and birth control (contraceptives)

• Gynecology

Dr. Rivera graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. She has been an active member of the College of Dental Surgeons since 1988.

• College of Dental Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Preventive and restorative procedures for children and teenagers

• Dental Services (Adults)

Dr. Carlo completed her studies in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, and her Pediatrics residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She currently works as a pediatrician in Salus.

• Board Certified Pediatrician
• Medical License in Texas, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico

• Preventive health evaluations and assessments for acute disorders
• Health certificates for schools and sports
• Ordering immunizations

• Pediatric Primary Health Care

Dr. de la Cruz pursued his medical studies at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic. He specialized in Internal Medicine at the Inter American University, did his residency at Universidad Central del Caribe, and his subspecialization in Nuclear Medicine at Hospital Ramón Ruiz Arnau in Bayamón.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Primary Health Care (Adults)

Dr. Echenique graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed a Surgery internship and residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he also directed the residency program. He did a Fellowship in Nutrition at Harvard Medical School, New England Deaconess Hospital, Cancer Research Institute, Nutrition/Metabolism Lab, in Boston, Massachusetts. He currently works as a breast cancer medical surgeon and manages the Cancer Clinic at Salus.

• Member of the College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• 1978, Board Certified FLEX (Federation Licensing Examination) Medical Examination
• Diplomate in the American Board of Surgery

• Consultations and evaluations for breast surgery cases

• Cancer Clinic

Dr. Vega pursued her medical studies at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. She did her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. She completed her Fellowship research in Endocrinology and a subspecialization in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at UPR. She is currently carrying out part of her practice at the Salus Clinic.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Puerto Rican Society of Endocrinology and Diabetology
• The Endocrine Society
• American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
• American College of Physicians
• UAG Alumni Association
• North America Student Association
• Diplomate in the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Permanent Medical License by the Puerto Rico Board of Medical Examiners

• Comprehensive assessments to cover patient needs according to the recommendations and necessary treatments

• Endocrinology

Dr. Santiago pursued her medical studies at Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, and did her Pediatrics residency at UCLA King Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She worked leading pediatric projects for the Puerto Rico Department of Health, and joined Salus in 2014.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Pediatría (Puerto Rican Pediatrics Society)

• Preventive health evaluations and assessments for acute disorders
• Health certificates for schools and sports
• Ordering vaccinations

• Pediatric Primary Health Care

She graduated from the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, where she also coursed an additional four years in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program.

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
• American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)
• Puerto Rican Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (PRSOMS)
• College of Dental Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Simple and complex extractions
• Wisdom tooth extraction
• Soft tissue and bone extractions
• Removal of exostosis
• Exposure and bracketing of impacted teeth
• Apicoectomy
• Removal of braces
• Dental implants
• Maxillary sinus lift
• Bone grafts to prepare for dental implants
• Evaluation and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders
• Evaluation and treatment of facial muscular pain
• Facial implants (chin, cheekbones) and fillers
• IV sedation for children and adults

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Fuentes studied at the University of Puerto Rico and earned his doctorate degree at the UPR School of Dental Medicine.

• College of Dental Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Evaluate, guide, and treat patients with dental problems

• Dental Services (Adults)

Dr. Bouet graduated from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. He did his residency in General Surgery at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, and his Urology residency at the UPR School of Medicine and Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. 

• Diplomate in the American Board of Urology
• United States Medical License
• American Board of Urology
• Licensed Surgeon and Physician
• American Urological Association (AUA)

• Urology

Dr. Márquez conducted his medical studies at Universidad Central del Caribe in Cayey, and did an internship at the San Juan City Hospital. He completed his studies in General Surgery at the same institution, where he also directed the residency program during his last year. He is Fellow of the International College of Surgeons and the American Society of Abdominal Surgery. He has worked at San Pablo Bayamón Hospital, the San Juan City Hospital, and Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital, where he was Chief of Surgery from 1995 until 1999, and again from 2015 until the present.

• Member of the College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Nine publications and nine presentations on surgical topics
• Fellow of the International College of Surgeons and the American Society of Abdominal Surgery
• Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the American Hernia Society, and Asociación Puertorriqueña de Gastroenterología (Puerto Rican Gastroenterology Association)

• Consultations and evaluations for potential surgery cases
• His practice is currently focused on laparoscopic abdominal surgeries and procedures to treat abdominal hernias.

• General Surgery

Dr. Arroyo did his internship in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Michigan. He became certified in Radiology at Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital in Michigan, and completed his residency in Gastroenterology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He joined the Salus Clinic team in 2015.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Puerto Rico Medical License
• Florida Medical License

• Gastroscopy with biopsy
• Colonoscopy with biopsy

• Gastroenterology

Dr. Pérez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He did his residency in Family Medicine at the UPR Medical Sciences Campus. He worked at San Pablo Bayamón Hospital, where he directed the Minor Surgery and Emergency Room Department. He currently works at the Salus Clinic.

• Board of Family Medicine
• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Primary Health Care

Dr. Oliveras completed his medical studies at the University of Maryland and did his residency at the University of Puerto Rico, where he directed the residency program during his last year. Since 2000, he has held his private practice at The Ob-Gyn Professional Group and Salus. He is also a professor assistant at UPR.

• Member of the College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico
• Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 2002 – present, Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 1996 – present, Puerto Rico Medical License

• Gynecology

Dr. Díaz graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He did his internship at the Maryland General Hospital, and his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the San Juan City Hospital. His practice is focused on obstetrics and gynecology, high-risk obstetrics, adolescence and pediatrics, infertility, birth control, diagnostic and operative laparoscopy, diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, urology, and sonography. He is an active member at Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital, and part of the faculty at the San Juan City Hospital. He joined Salus in 2000.

• Federation Licensing Examination (FLEX) – Parts I & II
• Puerto Rico Board of Medical Examiners – Parts I, II & III
• 1989, Puerto Rico Medical License
• 2006, Diplomate in the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (accreditation)
• 1994 – 2004, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Junior Fellow / 2004 – 2007, Associate Member
• 2007, Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)

• Gynecology

Dr. Vargas graduated from Carlos Albizu University in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She currently offers seminars and Clinical Psychology services at Salus.

• Certified in Family and Couples
• Neuroscience and biocoding for disease symptoms

• Psychometric assessment to determine IQ or school entry level
• Psychoeducational testing for specific learning disabilities
• Memory assessment to determine cognitive function quality
• Emotional intelligence assessment for children, teenagers, and adults
• Comprehensive Assessment of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
• D2 Test of Attention
• Childhood Autism Rating Scale 2
• Personality Assessment

• Clinical Psychology

Dr. Díaz graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. She has 10 years of experience in Primary Health Care.

• College of Physicians-Surgeons of Puerto Rico

• Consultation, evaluation, and monitoring of health disorders

• General Medicine
• Healthy Living
• Salus@Work

Dr. Lojo has a doctorate degree in Optometry from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. She currently offers services at the Salus Clinic.

• Colegio de Optómetras de Puerto Rico (College of Optometrists of Puerto Rico)
• Licensed by the Board of Optometrist Examiners of Puerto Rico

• Eye exam, refraction test, evaluation, and consultation

• Optical services

Dr. Echevarría completed her medical studies at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, and her Pediatrics residency at the University Pediatric Hospital. She specialized in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Yale University.

• Board Certified in Pediatrics
• Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
• Founding Board Member at AGHPPR (Association of Pediatric Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists of Puerto Rico)

• Gastroscopy with biopsy
• Colonoscopy with biopsy

• Program for Digestive Disorders