Ruth N. Vela Sosa, MD
"I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while advancing pediatric medicine through education, collaboration, and clinical research."
Locations
Background
Medical School
- Universidad de San Martín de Porres (USMP)
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Pediatric Hospitalist
- Childrens Hospital
NPI
- 1265016729
Residencies
- Metropolitan Health Plan/HMO
Biography
Ruth Vela, MD, completed her medical training in Peru and trained in Pediatrics at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York City. She recently completed a Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. Her professional interests include clinical research, medical education, quality improvement, and improving diagnostic approaches in pediatric medicine. Dr. Vela is passionate about compassionate, evidence-based care and advancing outcomes for children through research, advocacy, and education.
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