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Medical Advisor | Expert in strategic guidance, healthcare solutions, and clinical oversight.

Profile Summary

As an experienced Medical Advisor, I bring extensive expertise in clinical strategy, healthcare solutions, and medical oversight. With a proven track record of leading high-impact health initiatives, I have played a pivotal role in managing health surveillance during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, where I served as Head of Health Surveillance. In this capacity, I led successful containment efforts and directed medical teams as Director of the Public Health Center on Santa Cruz Island. I also pioneered the establishment of an Alternate Care Site on Isabela Island, providing essential intermediate care to patients during a critical time. This hands-on experience has honed my ability to restore medical services and manage healthcare delivery in resource-constrained environments. Previously, I held the position of Medical Director at the public hospital on Santa Cruz Island, overseeing clinical operations and ensuring the provision of high-quality healthcare services to the local community. Beyond clinical practice, I have made significant contributions to clinical research, with a particular focus on Neuropsychology and Mental Health. My work examines the impact of socioeconomic deprivation and post-traumatic stress disorder on cognitive function and development, particularly in vulnerable populations. Throughout my career, I have been honored with several accolades in recognition of my professional contributions, including: • Professional Merit Decoration from the Santa Cruz Emergency Operations Committee. • Order of Meritorious Service from the Fire Department of Isabela Island. • Professional Merit Decoration from the Municipality of Santa Cruz. • Honorary Endowment from the Insular Naval Air Squadron Command. • Professional Merit Award from the ECU-911 Integrated Security Service of Galápagos. Currently, I am the CEO & Founder of EcoSalud Galápagos, where I am spearheading initiatives to expand healthcare access and improve health outcomes for both residents and tourists in the Galápagos Islands. My vision is to provide high-quality, accessible medical care, improving the overall health and well-being of the local population and visitors.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Healthcare Administration & Management
• ☆ Public Health
• ☆ Pandemic Preparedness
• ☆ Emergency Preparedness
• ☆ Disaster Relief
• ☆ Rural Development
• ☆ Contact Tracing
• ☆ Community Health Services
• ☆ Hospital & Medical Facility Management
• ☆ Medical Practice Management
• ☆ Healthcare Quality Improvement
• ☆ Home Health Care

Services

• Writing
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Medical Writing, Translation

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Operations Consulting

Product Development Concept Development

Work Experience

CEO, Founder

EcoSalud Galapagos

July 2024 - Present

Vice-chairman

Stepping Stones for Global Development

July 2024 - Present

Emergency physician

Hospital República del Ecuador

July 2023 - May 2024

Medical Director

Hospital República del Ecuador

June 2022 - June 2023

Medical Officer

Silversea Cruises

March 2021 - May 2022

Medical Director

Santa Cruz Island Health Center

January 2020 - December 2020

Education

Master in Health Care Management

Universidad de Barcelona - OBS Business School

January 2020 - July 2021

Medical Doctor

Universidad San Francisco de Quito

August 2011 - August 2019

Certifications

• Medical Officer

  Escuela de la Marina Mercante Nacional

  October 2021 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Graham Pluck, Daniel R. Banda-Cruz, M. Victoria Andrade-Guimaraes, Ana F. Trueba (2018). Socioeconomic deprivation and the development of neuropsychological functions: A study with “street children” in Ecuador . Child Neuropsychology.

Graham Pluck, Daniel R. Banda-Cruz, M. Victoria Andrade-Guimaraes, Sofia Ricaurte-Diaz, Teresita Borja-Alvarez (2015). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Intellectual Function of Socioeconomically Deprived ‘Street children’ in Quito, Ecuador . International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Pluck G. (1970) Meta-analysis of Intelligence Scores of ‘Street Children’ in Developing Countries ISSN: 2187-4743 – The Asian Conference on Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings (pp. -) https://doi.org/10.22492/2187-4743.20130122 .