Samuel Galviz, MD SG

General Surgery

Samuel D. Galviz, MD

RDMS (AB) · RVT · RMA · HHA

Samuel Galviz, MD SG

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10+Years of Clinical Experience
1,000+Surgical Procedures
500+Ultrasound Studies
4US Certifications
General Surgery
MD · 1,000+ Procedures
Diagnostic Sonography
RDMS (AB) · RVT
Allied Health
RMA · HHA · Aesthetics

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MDVE

Doctor of Medicine

Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela

License No. 107466 · Issued 2014

U.S. Equivalency: SPANTRAN/TEC (NACES) · Sep 2024

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GSVE

Specialist in General Surgery

Universidad de Los Andes / Hospital Central

Issued January 2021

U.S. Equivalency: Carnegie Evaluations (NACES) · Dec 2025

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RDMSUS

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

ARDMS-APCA · Abdomen

Cert. No. 322825 · Issued December 2024

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RVTUS

Registered Vascular Technologist

ARDMS-APCA

Cert. No. 322825 · Issued September 2025

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RMAUS

Registered Medical Assistant

American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

Reg. No. 155126 · Issued May 2026

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HHAUS

Home Health Aide

Efficient Care Training Center, New York

Cert. No. 01394319 · Issued November 2025

Approved by NYS Dept. of Education

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MAEVE

Diploma in Facial & Body Aesthetics

Universidad de Los Andes (ULA), Táchira

400 hours · Issued August 2023

ULA University Council · Res. No. 0578/19

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Samuel D. Galviz, MD

RDMS (AB) · RVT · RMA · HHA

Professional Summary

Highly credentialed healthcare professional combining a background as a board-certified Physician and General Surgery Specialist (Venezuela, NACES-evaluated, U.S.-equivalent) with U.S.-obtained registrations in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS-AB), Vascular Technology (RVT), Medical Assisting (RMA), and Home Health Care (HHA). Over 10 years of progressive clinical experience across surgical, imaging, and direct patient care settings. Bilingual English/Spanish. Seeking clinical roles in imaging, medical assisting, or patient care in the New York metropolitan area.

Credentials & Licensure

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) · ARMA · Reg. 155126 · May 2026
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) · ARDMS-APCA · Cert. 322825 · Sep 2025
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS-AB) · ARDMS-APCA · Cert. 322825 · Dec 2024
  • Home Health Aide (HHA) · Efficient Care Training Center, NY · Cert. 01394319 · Nov 2025

Professional Experience

Home Health Aide

Private Household of Alessandro Carozza — Manhattan, NY

Aug 2024 – Mar 2026
  • Comprehensive in-home care for a geriatric patient: ADLs, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and fall prevention.
  • Maintained communication with legal guardian and care team to ensure continuity and safety.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Medical Unit Juan de Dios CA — San Cristóbal, Venezuela

Jul 2023 – Apr 2024
  • Performed 500+ diagnostic ultrasound studies: abdomen, breast, soft tissue, urinary system — high diagnostic accuracy.
  • Conducted ultrasound-guided procedures (paracentesis, abscess drainage); patient education and monitoring.

General Surgeon & Surgical Specialist

San Cristóbal Central Hospital — Venezuela

Jan 2021 – Apr 2023
  • 1,000+ elective and emergency procedures: open, laparoscopic, and mini-laparoscopic (cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, appendectomy, abdominal trauma).
  • Led perioperative care with multidisciplinary teams in a high-volume public hospital.

Surgical Resident – General Surgery

San Cristóbal Central Hospital, Postgraduate Residency

2017 – 2021
  • 4-year accredited residency; progressive clinical responsibility across emergency, elective, and laparoscopic surgery.

Healthcare Manager (Chief Physician)

Consultorio Popular Palo Gordo — Venezuela

Jan 2021 – Apr 2024
  • Directed clinical operations: prevention, primary care, and emergency programs; managed staff, resources, and patient flow.

Education

Specialist Degree in General Surgery (Postgraduate)

Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela

U.S. Equiv.: Two years of graduate study — Carnegie Evaluations LLC (NACES), Dec 2025

2017 – 2021

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela

U.S. Equiv.: First professional degree, GPA 3.25/4.00, 179.5 credits — SPANTRAN/TEC (NACES), Sep 2024

2007 – 2014

Samuel Dario Abraham Galviz Uzcategui, MD

RDMS (AB) · RVT · RMA · HHA · Specialist in General Surgery

Professional Summary

Highly credentialed healthcare professional combining a background as a board-certified Physician and General Surgery Specialist (Venezuela, NACES-evaluated, U.S.-equivalent) with U.S.-obtained registrations in RDMS-AB, RVT, RMA, and HHA. Over 10 years of clinical experience across surgical, imaging, and direct patient care. Published researcher, academic lecturer, and former healthcare manager. Bilingual English/Spanish.

Credentials & Licensure

  • RMA · ARMA · Reg. 155126 · May 2026
  • RVT · ARDMS-APCA · Cert. 322825 · Sep 2025
  • RDMS-AB · ARDMS-APCA · Cert. 322825 · Dec 2024
  • HHA · Efficient Care Training Center, NY · Cert. 01394319 · Nov 2025
  • Specialist in General Surgery · MPPS Venezuela · Jan 2021
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) · MPPS Venezuela · Lic. 107466 · Jul 2014

Education

Specialist Degree in General Surgery (Postgraduate)

Universidad de Los Andes / Hospital Central de San Cristóbal

Thesis: "Validation of the Mannheim Prognostic Index…" · Carnegie Evaluations (NACES), Dec 2025

2017 – 2021

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Universidad de Los Andes — School of Medicine

GPA 3.25/4.00, 179.5 U.S. credits · SPANTRAN/TEC (NACES), Sep 2024

2007 – 2014

Professional Experience

Home Health Aide

Private Household A. Carozza — Manhattan, NY

Aug 2024–Mar 2026
  • Comprehensive geriatric care: ADLs, medication administration, vital signs, fall prevention.

General Surgery Specialist & Sonographer

Unidad Médica Juan de Dios CA — Venezuela

Mar 2021–May 2024
  • Surgical evaluations and elective/emergency procedures; 500+ ultrasound studies (abdominal, renal, thyroid, breast, vascular Doppler).

Specialist Physician — General Surgery

Hospital Central de San Cristóbal — Venezuela

Jan 2021–Jul 2023
  • Full clinical autonomy in tertiary hospital; supervised residents; 40-60 hrs/week including on-call.

Chief Physician / Healthcare Manager

Consultorio Popular Palo Gordo — Venezuela

Jun 2021–Jan 2024
  • Led clinic operations; prenatal programs (500+ patients); cervical cancer screening (300+); CORPOSALUD recognition 2024.

Postgraduate Resident — General Surgery

Hospital Central de San Cristóbal

2017 – 2021
  • 4-year accredited residency with progressive surgical responsibility.

Surgery Resident

Hospital Militar Cap. Dr. G. Hernández — Venezuela

Feb 2016–Feb 2018
  • Selected via competitive process (17/20); first assistant in general and laparoscopic procedures.

Resident Physician — Surgery Rotations

Hospital Central de San Cristóbal

Aug 2015–Jul 2016
  • Rotations: General, Urology, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Plastic, Breast, Maxillofacial, Hand Surgery.

Rural Physician

Hospital Tipo I de Coloncito — Venezuela

Apr 2014–Apr 2015
  • Emergency surgical care, obstetric deliveries, outpatient primary care, prenatal emphasis.

Research & Publications

Validation of the Mannheim Prognostic Index for Mortality in Patients with Peritonitis

Hospital Central de San Cristóbal – ULA · Dec 2020

Management of Björck Grade 3A Open Abdomen — Improvised VAC System in Necrotizing Pancreatitis

SOVERCI — Venezuelan Clinical Case Competition · Nov 2020

Conservative Management with VAC Therapy of Esophageal Fistula (Iatrogenic Perforation)

SOVERCI · Nov 2020

Achalasia in a Patient with Two Bariatric Surgeries — Case Report

SOVERCI · Nov 2020

Prevalence of Self-Medication with Antibiotics — Urban Outpatient Clinic

Universidad de Los Andes — 1st Scientific Congress of Medical Students · Oct 2011

Teaching & Presentations

Thesis Committee Member (Jury Examiner)

Universidad Rómulo Gallegos / Hospital Central

Oct 2021

Keynote: "Blunt Abdominal Trauma"

V Scientific Congress "Dr. Pedro Ramírez Duque" — ACUEM/ULA

Sep 2022

Workshop Instructor: Emergency Room Trauma Course (ERTC)

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Sep 2019

Workshop Organizer: Surgical Suturing & Knot-Tying

FOMEC Group — Universidad de Los Andes

May 2021

Selected Continuing Education

Three-Day Echocardiography Seminar (15.50 CME)

SDMS / R&A Blue Sonoworlds LLC

Dec 2024

Ultrasound Physics vCourse (14.00 SPI)

SDMS / R&A Blue Sonoworlds LLC

Aug 2024

Abdominal Wall Surgery Postgrad Course — 36h · Distinction 10/10

Instituto Universitario Italiano di Rosario (IUNIR)

Oct 2023

Diploma in Facial & Body Aesthetics — 400 hours

Universidad de Los Andes (ULA), Táchira

Aug 2023

Diploma in General Ultrasound — 410 hours

CORPOSALUD Táchira

Nov 2021

Basic Laparoscopic Simulation Course

Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) – Life & Health

Jan 2021

Emergency Room Trauma Course (ERTC)

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Nov 2018

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

CEIPEM – American Heart Association (AHA)

Feb 2015

Honors & Awards

Recognition for Outstanding Leadership & Management

CORPOSALUD Táchira – Sanitary District No. 09 · May 2024
Prenatal programs (500+ patients), cervical cancer screening (300+), ER reorganization, epidemiological digitalization.

Academic Excellence Award

Universidad de Los Andes — School of Medicine · October 2009
Outstanding academic performance during the 2007–2008 academic year.

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