Edith M. Nieves is a Puerto Rican pediatrician currently working in Lincoln Community Health Center in Durham, NC. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics with 10 years of experience. Her interests include advocacy and collaboration with projects that aim to bridge health disparities and matters of social justice.

Originally from Guatemala, I completed all of my medical education — including my medical degree, internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship — at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston. After that, I moved to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to join the fantastic team of physicians and other health care providers. As a rheumatologist, I diagnose and treat a wide variety of diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, vasculitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, myopathies and scleroderma, among others. I also perform procedures such as joint injections and aspirations to help with pain from arthritis. Throughout my training, I developed a passion for patient care and advocacy. I pride myself in providing high-quality and thoughtful care, and I strive to keep up to date with the most innovative therapies. I understand the importance of trust and dependability for people with chronic diseases, and I look forward to building long-lasting relationships with my patients. When not at work, I love to be outdoors. I enjoy hiking, biking, and camping with my husband, son, and two dogs. Read Dr. Maldonado’s article, Six strategies for osteoarthritis.

In addition to being a practicing physician, Dr. Shapiro is actively involved in creating binational public health programs to reach Hispanic communities on both sides of the border. He acted as the Medical Advisor for the General Consulate of Mexico in Chicago and was a Member of the Editorial Board for A Tu Salud (For Your Health), a health bulletin representing Hispanic health topics and resources. Dr. Shapiro is part of the National Hispanic Medical Association and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Shapiro earned a medical degree from Anahuac University in Mexico, and had the opportunity to practice medicine in several main hospitals in Mexico and has been serving in federally qualified health clinics in Chicago, Fort Myers (Florida) and Los Angeles.

Dr. Torradas is a regular media contributor, and having worked in community and academic practices both large and small across the country, he is in a rare position to provide invaluable insights within the health space. His portfolio includes live national interviews in English and Spanish as well as town hall segments.He is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and regular bilingual spokesperson and is a regular Op-Ed contributor with Univision producing bi-weekly columns on public health matters. He was named by the ACEP Board of Directors as the 2020 Spokesperson of the Year. Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, educator, bilingual media contributor, and spokesperson. Passionate about medical education for both English and Spanish speaking audiences. Specially trained in managing life-threatening conditions like cardiac arrests, heart attacks, strokes, gunshot wounds, and motor vehicle accidents. In collaboration with several EM physicians including Dr. Torradas, ACEP, and The Learning Agency, a free guide toolkit was developed for the general public and geared toward those who have COVID or COVID-like symptoms and are managing their symptoms at home. The toolkit provides information on self-care tips including breathing exercises, red flags for when to seek emergency care, and also has a section for caregivers.

Dr. Luisa Mena, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Sanford, FL. She is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala.