Dorothy Contiguglia-Akcan MD, MPH, MS, FAAFP, MRO
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Katherine Zemke
Dorthy is a vibrant socially active citizen of New Orleans working with the local homeless as well as going to medical school as testament to a woman that can't be kept busy enough.
Katherine Zemke
Dorthy is a vibrant socially active citizen of New Orleans working with the local homeless as well as going to medical school as testament to a woman that can't be kept busy enough.
Katherine Zemke
Dorthy is a vibrant socially active citizen of New Orleans working with the local homeless as well as going to medical school as testament to a woman that can't be kept busy enough.
Katherine Zemke
Dorthy is a vibrant socially active citizen of New Orleans working with the local homeless as well as going to medical school as testament to a woman that can't be kept busy enough.
Credentials
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Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Family PhysiciansFeb, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Florida Medical License
State of FloridaJun, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Medical Review Officer Certification (MRO)
MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER CERTIFICATION COUNCILMar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate in Travel Health
International Society of Travel MedicineJun, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Board Certified in Family Medicine
The American Board of Family Medicine, Inc.Aug, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Miami Fencing Club
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Jackson Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Attending Physician
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Apr 2021 - Present
I perform pre-employment and fitness for duty physical exams as well as medical review officer (MRO) responsibilities for the employees of Miami-Dade County. I perform pre-employment and fitness for duty physical exams as well as medical review officer (MRO) responsibilities for the employees of Miami-Dade County.
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FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lecturer
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Apr 2021 - Present
• Teaching FES 6843, Disaster Health Readiness • A hybrid and online disaster preparedness course focused on the 12 public health core competencies • Master’s Level • Teaching FES 6843, Disaster Health Readiness • A hybrid and online disaster preparedness course focused on the 12 public health core competencies • Master’s Level
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University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Voluntary Faculty
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Aug 2014 - Present
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Florida International University - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Professor
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Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
• K12 researcher under the Harvard Program in Translational Glycobiology at the Translational Glycobiology Institute at FIU • Part-time clinical provider of primary care and travel health at FIU Health clinic (including teen/preteen, pregnant, geriatric, LGBQ, transgender, autistic, and physically disabled patients) • Teaching FIU medical students on Internal Medicine clinical clerkship rotations • Mentored students in the HWCOM Summer Research Fellowship • K12 researcher under the Harvard Program in Translational Glycobiology at the Translational Glycobiology Institute at FIU • Part-time clinical provider of primary care and travel health at FIU Health clinic (including teen/preteen, pregnant, geriatric, LGBQ, transgender, autistic, and physically disabled patients) • Teaching FIU medical students on Internal Medicine clinical clerkship rotations • Mentored students in the HWCOM Summer Research Fellowship
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Volunteer Physician
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Oct 2016 - Apr 2021
• Volunteer physician for FIU-Florida Advanced Surgical Transport (FAST) team, an interdisciplinary disaster response medical team • Participate in training exercises • Provide health services at public events such as Miami Beach Air and Sea Show • Provide post-disaster medical aid, such as at West Kendall Baptist ER Rapid Care Unit after Hurricane Irma • Volunteer physician for FIU-Florida Advanced Surgical Transport (FAST) team, an interdisciplinary disaster response medical team • Participate in training exercises • Provide health services at public events such as Miami Beach Air and Sea Show • Provide post-disaster medical aid, such as at West Kendall Baptist ER Rapid Care Unit after Hurricane Irma
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Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Professor
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Jun 2016 - Apr 2020
• Full-time clinical provider of primary care and travel health at FIU Health clinic (including teen/preteen, pregnant, geriatric, LGBQ, transgender, autistic, and physically disabled patients) • Involved in quality and safety efforts on behalf of the clinical practice • Clinical site lead for FIU ACC • Taught FIU medical students on Family Medicine clinical clerkship and preceptorship rotations • Preceptor for students conducting their Epidemiology Practicum for completion of their Masters in Public Health • Mentored Masters in Public Health students in PHC 7723 Survey Research in Public Health • Mentored medical students in the development and writing of a research paper, A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based descriptive study exploring the presence of behavioral risk factors for infection with Zika virus among students and employees at an institution of higher education in South Florida. • Mentored high school students in the Florida Science training and Research Fellowship (FSTAR)
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FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lecturer
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
• Taught FES 6843, Disaster Health Readiness • Designed and taught an in-person and online disaster preparedness course focused on the 12 public health core competencies • Master’s level • Taught FES 6843, Disaster Health Readiness • Designed and taught an in-person and online disaster preparedness course focused on the 12 public health core competencies • Master’s level
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MD Now Urgent Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Physician
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
Provided urgent care to wide scope of patient populations including geriatric, pediatric, and pregnant patients Provided urgent care to wide scope of patient populations including geriatric, pediatric, and pregnant patients
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Primary Care Physician
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
Provided primary care including geriatric and prenatal care Provided primary care including geriatric and prenatal care
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Jackson Memorial Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Physician
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2014
Residency in Family Medicine at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. During Family Medicine residency, I rotated for two weeks at the Family Medicine residency program of Hopital Justinien. Activities included caring for patients in the Family Medicine primary care-HIV clinic, participating in hospital rounds with with Internal Medicine residents, working in emergency room with ER residents, and rotating in the obstetrics ward with OB-Gyn residents.
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American Red Cross
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer
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Sep 2005 - Aug 2011
Volunteered and trained in multiple situations including: * Sheltering/aid of victims of Hurricane Katrina in Ocean Springs, MS (9/2005), * Evacuation of citizens of New Orleans, LA during Hurricane Gustav (8/2008) * Trained in Sheltering Operations (6/2010) * Trained in Mass Care (6/2010) Volunteered and trained in multiple situations including: * Sheltering/aid of victims of Hurricane Katrina in Ocean Springs, MS (9/2005), * Evacuation of citizens of New Orleans, LA during Hurricane Gustav (8/2008) * Trained in Sheltering Operations (6/2010) * Trained in Mass Care (6/2010)
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Children's Health Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Student/Researcher
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Jan 2010 - May 2011
Activities included: * Educating children about obesity and healthy lifestyle * Original research, “How can we utilize schools to prevent and treat childhood obesity? An exploration of the research with application towards an existing school-based intervention in New Orleans public schools.” Activities included: * Educating children about obesity and healthy lifestyle * Original research, “How can we utilize schools to prevent and treat childhood obesity? An exploration of the research with application towards an existing school-based intervention in New Orleans public schools.”
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Self
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Switzerland
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Business Consulting and Services
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Volunteer
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Aug 2007 - May 2011
*Independently volunteered to aid the homeless of New Orleans * Created a blog to document my activities (www.nohomeless.blogspot.com) * With several other medical students, organized a panel event at Tulane School of Medicine involving leaders of several local homeless organizations and local officials, as well as the homeless themselves * Organized a winter clothing drive * Provided case-management for the homeless, when possible * Lobbied to local government, on behalf of New Orleans homeless
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City of New Orleans
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer
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Jul 2010 - Jul 2010
Volunteered at the Hopedale Command Center during the BP oil spill response, COMs Volunteered at the Hopedale Command Center during the BP oil spill response, COMs
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Unite For Sight
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
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BLS Instructor
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Aug 2007 - Jul 2009
Trained health providers in Basic Life Support per American Heart Association guidelines Trained health providers in Basic Life Support per American Heart Association guidelines
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Evaluator
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2008
Evaluator for the Southeast Louisiana Multiregion Hurricane Preparedness Functional Exercise Evaluator for the Southeast Louisiana Multiregion Hurricane Preparedness Functional Exercise
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Laboratory Technician
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Jun 2006 - Nov 2006
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Volunteer
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Jun 2005 - Jul 2005
* With another volunteer, were responsible for setting up two eye-screening clinics in Taiama, Sierra Leone and in a neighboring UNHCR (Liberian) refugee camp. * Conducted eye screenings, educational programs, and brought patients to a nearby government hospital in Bo Town for free cataract surgeries. * With another volunteer, were responsible for setting up two eye-screening clinics in Taiama, Sierra Leone and in a neighboring UNHCR (Liberian) refugee camp. * Conducted eye screenings, educational programs, and brought patients to a nearby government hospital in Bo Town for free cataract surgeries.
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Lab Assistant
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Jun 2004 - Aug 2004
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Lab Assistant
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Sep 2003 - Apr 2004
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Education
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Tulane University School of Medicine
MD/MPH -
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
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Tulane University School of Medicine
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Tulane University
B.S