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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Publications
References
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Paula Camila Quintero Falla

Paula Camila Quintero Falla

Bogotá

Summary

General Practitioner, specialist in Epidemiology, with a strong interest in clinical research and Ophthalmology. Experienced in outpatient care and primary health services, with training in data analysis and translational research applied to ocular diseases and public health. Committed to academic excellence and the practice of humanized, evidence-based medicine.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Medical Practitioner

Viva Uno A Ips
04.2024 - Current

Physician providing comprehensive primary healthcare across all age groups, with experience in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic diseases. Skilled in health promotion, patient education, minor procedures, and coordination of multidisciplinary care, ensuring continuity and a holistic approach to patient well-being.

  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and develop treatment plans
  • Managed chronic disease care, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols
  • Educated patients on preventive health measures, enhancing awareness and engagement in personal health

Physician Assistant

Clínica Belo Horizonte
09.2023 - 03.2024

Physician Assistant with solid training in patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare administration, supporting physicians in providing high-quality medical services

General Medical Practitioner

Hospital San Francisco De Asis
09.2023 - 03.2024

Physician experienced in providing comprehensive outpatient medical care, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic conditions. Skilled in preventive medicine, patient education, and coordination with specialists to ensure continuity and quality of care in ambulatory settings.

Physician Assistant

Asistente Hospitalaria Dr. Diego Quintero
05.2023 - 03.2024

Physician with experience in clinical and surgical support in Ophthalmology. Skilled in initial patient evaluation, directed medical history, performance of basic ophthalmic diagnostic procedures (such as visual acuity testing, tonometry, slit-lamp examination), assistance in ophthalmic surgeries, postoperative follow-up, and patient education for preventive care and treatment adherence.

Physician Assistant

Oftalmoláser
05.2023 - 03.2024

General Practitioner with training in Ophthalmology, experienced in outpatient care, working independently and autonomously under their own responsibility, applying procedures, manuals, guidelines, techniques, and activities inherent to the medical profession.

Rotational Intern

Clínica Medilaser
06.2022 - 05.2023

Clinical training across multiple specialties, including Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurology, and a Medical Research Internship focused on protocol design, data analysis, and scientific writing.

Education

Specialty - Epidemiology

Universidad Autónoma De Bucaramanga
Bogotá, Colombia
09-2025

M.D. - Health Education

Fundacion Universitaria Navarra Uninavarra
Neiva, Colombia
07-2023

Skills

  • Patient history assessment

  • Evidence-based decision-making

  • Performing comprehensive health assessments

  • Educational instruction and guidance

  • Thorough patient evaluation

  • Data analysis expertise

  • Patient care coordination

  • Skilled in laboratory data analysis

  • Patient follow-up care

Accomplishments

  • Speaker – 4th International Congress on Research and Innovation: 4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Development
  • Speaker - 6th National Meeting of Research Seedbeds in Health Sciences

Affiliations

Vanguardia IA

Certification

2025

  • Certificate of Attendance –VIII Ophthalmology Symposium - August 2025, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)
  • AI in Health Care – July 2025, Stanford University
    Certificate Link
  • AI in Healthcare Capstone – July 2025, Stanford University
    Certificate Link
  • Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare – July 2025, Stanford University
    Certificate Link
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare – July 2025, Stanford University
    Certificate Link
  • Introduction to Clinical Data – July 2025, Stanford University
    Certificate Link
  • Good Clinical Practices – April 2025, NIDA Clinical Trials Network
  • Introduction to Healthcare – June 2025, Stanford University
    Certificate Link
  • Diploma in Medical Update with Emphasis in Ophthalmology – June 2025, Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm – Cartagena Campus
  • Certificate of Attendance – XXXVI Pan-American Congress of Ophthalmology – June 2025, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology

2024

  • Diploma in Clinical Ophthalmology Update – May 2024, Gescons
  • Certificate of Attendance – XVII International Course in Ophthalmology – March 2024, Clínica Foscal

2023

  • Certificate of Attendance – VI Ophthalmology Symposium – July 2023, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)
  • Certificate of Attendance – X Annual Course SOCOFTAL – August 2023, Colombian Society of Ophthalmology (SOCOFTAL)

2022

  • Certificate of Attendance – Retinoblastoma Course – October 2022, Colombian Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
  • Certificate of Attendance – V Ophthalmology Symposium – August 2022, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)

2021

  • Certificate of Attendance – “How to Approach Ocular Trauma and Not Die Trying” – August 2021, Pan-American Association of Ocular Trauma
  • Certificate of Attendance – VI National Meeting of Research Seedbeds in Health Sciences – August 2021, Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud (FUCS)

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

General Medical Practitioner

Viva Uno A Ips
04.2024 - Current

Physician Assistant

Clínica Belo Horizonte
09.2023 - 03.2024

General Medical Practitioner

Hospital San Francisco De Asis
09.2023 - 03.2024

Physician Assistant

Asistente Hospitalaria Dr. Diego Quintero
05.2023 - 03.2024

Physician Assistant

Oftalmoláser
05.2023 - 03.2024

Rotational Intern

Clínica Medilaser
06.2022 - 05.2023

Specialty - Epidemiology

Universidad Autónoma De Bucaramanga

M.D. - Health Education

Fundacion Universitaria Navarra Uninavarra

Publications

Concha Trochez PA, Jiménez Rodríguez S, Quintero Falla PC, Rojas Velasco LV, Orozco Chinome JE. Elevación de troponinas cardiacas en la lesión renal aguda: ¿qué representa durante la evaluación del riesgo cardiovascular?. Rev. Médica Sanitas [Internet]. 28 de agosto de 2025 [citado 3 de octubre de 2025];28(1):1-4. Disponible en: //revistas.unisanitas.edu.co/index.php/rms/article/view/742


Quintero Falla PC, Sánchez Sánchez CM, Molano Sánchez SA, Noreña Rojas EV, Urriago Carvajal JA, Padilla Doval J, Paredes Laverde M. Características sociodemográficas y clínicas de los pacientes con glaucoma que asisten a un centro oftalmológico de la ciudad de Neiva-Huila [Tesis en línea]. Neiva: Uninavarra; [2021]. Disponible en: https://uninavarra.edu.co/ciina/banco-proyectos/proyecto/codigo/FCS-M-118/

 


References

Dr. Diego German Quintero
Ophthalmologist – Oftalmoláser
Phone: +57 3005895589
Relationship: Glaucoma Ophthalmologist


Dr. Felix Celis

Ophthalmologist – Oftalmoláser

Phone: +57 3108586916

Relationship: Retina Ophthalmologist (Immediate Supervisor)


Dr. Laura  Santiago 

Ophthalmologist – Oftalmoláser

Phone: +57 3002027754

Relationship: Cornea and Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Immediate Supervisor)


Dr. Ana Carolina Fernández

Ophthalmologist – Oftalmoláser

Phone: +57 3107863560

Relationship: Oculoplastic Ophthalmologist (Immediate Supervisor)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Evidence-based medicine and clinical research (critical appraisal, epidemiology, public health).
  • Ophthalmology and advances in clinical sciences.
  • Fitness, wellness, and mindfulness practices.
  • Travel and cultural exchange experiences.
  • Continuous learning: medical writing, languages, and scientific reading.

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