Optimum Med Research: Physician-Led Care You Can Trust

Our lead physician, Dr. Natalia Escuti, has served as both a supervising physician and a medical doctor before founding her practice. She brings this leadership and hands-on patient care experience to oversee all aspects of our telecare services, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care for every patient. 

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MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Type of employment: Contract, Part-Time 

Experience 

• Medical Director for Kaizen Medical Center, LLC

Responsibilities 

• The medical director serves healthcare facilities that are AHCA-licensed and in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Regulations: 'In the state of Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) mandates specific administrative responsibilities for Medical Directors overseeing licensed health care clinics. These duties are outlined in Florida Statutes §400.9935 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 59A-33.012". 
• The medical director role is solely administrative and does not involve supervision of other healthcare provider, including but not limited to Advanced Nurse Practitioner (“ARNP”), Nurse Practitioner (“NP”), or Physician Assistant (“PA”).  
• The medical director conducts regular monthly healthcare facility inspection visits. 

COLLABORATING PHYSICIAN

Type of Employment: Consultant, Part-Time 

Experience 

• Chief Physician Family Medicine Residency Program, Larkin Community Hospital: oversight of thirty medical residents and medical students in inpatient setting. 
• Chief Physician Family Medicine Residency Program, Islamorada Medical Center: oversight of fifteen medical residents and medical students in outpatient setting. 

Responsibilities 

• Maintain Communication: Ensure ongoing communication with PAs/APRNs/NPs, providing guidance and oversight as necessary. 
• Chart and Performance Reviews: Periodically assess clinical performance and adherence to established protocols. 
• Ongoing Evaluation: Monitor patient outcomes and provide guidance on complex cases or when deviations from standard protocols occur. 
• Compliance with Limits: Adhere to any limitations on the number of PAs/APRNs/NPs a physician may supervise, as specified by the Florida Board of Medicine.