Kristina Nieves Quinones, MD

Name: Kristina M. Nieves Qui'ones, MD Birthplace: Puerto Rico Childhood Dream: Becoming a Doctor and always being surrounded by the love of my family Medical Education: BS in Science/Biology Medical School: Graduated from Medical School in DR Residency: N/A Specialty Training: N/A Board Certification: N/A First Job in the US: Working in an Urgent Care in NYC Start Date at CMG: February 2024 Initial Position: General Medicine Provider Current Position: General Medicine Provider Notable Achievements: 'Who is Who' current nomination for CMG; working for the TAUB Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain, working at the Miami Cancer Institute as a Clinical Research Coordinator Personal Quote: 'Every day has only 24 hours. So, I will do everything I can now, never forgetting I am human."" Personal attitude / Work ethic/ Current Role & Responsibilities: I am resilient and caring. In times of adversity, I do my best to trust the process. I describe my work ethic as …highly driven on quality of patient care informed by best practices. Currently, I provide outpatient care as a medical provider, which entails preventive care, medication management, fostering adherence to treatment, coordinating care and outreach as needed, among others. As a provider, my care philosophy is oriented by cultural awareness, relationship building, fostering trust, collaboration, and education. Fun Facts/ Favorite Quote/ Favorite Hobby: I used to be obsessed with Coca Cola! Not anymore, though. I often cry whenever I get the chance to visit a Disney Park. I was a national champion tennis player in Puerto Rico, and I am still pretty good at it even today. I am quite competitive too; I am always winning at board games against my fianc' and my family. I have many hobbies, but some of the ones I do most are sewing bandanas for my beautiful 8-year-old pup, baking and cooking with my fianc', traveling, going to the beach, sleeping and spending time with my family