Avner Parada

I'm Avner Parada, a bilingual general physician with over 8 years of clinical experience in both urban and rural areas of Colombia. I specialize in patient-centered care, chronic disease management, public health, and health promotion strategies. I'm skilled in telemedicine and thrive in high-pressure environments without losing the human touch or clinical accuracy.

I'm passionate about health equity, working with vulnerable populations, and contributing to projects that blend medicine, technology, and social justice. I’m fluent in English and open to international, remote, or innovative roles that challenge the status quo in healthcare.

If you're looking for a doctor with experience, empathy, and a forward-thinking mindset—let’s talk.

WORK EXPERIENCE

General Physician

Fundación Best – Colombia (Remote/Urban Areas)

Oct 2024 – Present

• Provided free medical consultations to underserved populations in urban Mexico.
• Collaborated with multinational partners on philanthropic outreach initiatives.

General Physician

Virrey Solís IPS – Bogotá, Colombia

Jun 2023 – Sep 2024

• Managed high patient volumes in outpatient consultations under national insurance.
• Delivered chronic disease screening, vaccination, and public health services (PYP).

General Physician

ESE Hospital Vistahermosa – Meta, Colombia

Nov 2020 – May 2023

• Delivered emergency and outpatient care in a low-resource rural setting.
• Led community health strategies to improve access and patient adherence.

General Physician

ESE Hospital Departamental Granada – Meta, Colombia

Dec 2019 – Nov 2020

• Provided care across ER, inpatient wards, and observation units.
• Improved coordination with multidisciplinary teams and reduced ER bottlenecks.

General Physician

Viva 1A IPS – Bogotá, Colombia

Jul 2019 – Dec 2019

• Delivered outpatient care for insured populations in a high-turnover clinic.
• Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic pathologies.

Home Visit Physician

Home Medical Care IPS – Bogotá, Colombia

Mar 2019 – Jun 2019

• Provided in-home care for elderly and mobility-impaired patients.
• Established long-term relationships, ensuring continuity and trust.

General Physician

ESE Hospital San José de Samaná – Caldas, Colombia

Jan 2017 – Dec 2018

• Delivered full-scope medical care in a post-conflict rural area.
• Led sexual health workshops and contraceptive implant programs.
• Strengthened preventive outreach in vulnerable communities.

Medical Doctor (MD)

Corporación Universitaria Rafael Núñez – Cartagena, Colombia

Graduated: 2017