Our Administrators

Enrique Ginzburg, M.D.
Medical Director
eginzburg@med.miami.edu

Dr. Enrique Ginzburg is currently Professor of Surgery, in the Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Medical Director of UHealth International and Co-Director of the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. He holds secondary appointments as an attending surgeon and physician at the Trauma and Surgical Care Unit at Jackson Memorial Center.  He is also an attending staff surgeon and surgical consultant at the Veterans Administration Hospital and an attending surgeon at UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Dr. Ginzburg received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  He completed a Fellowship in vascular surgery at the Vascular Surgeons of Central Ohio and a Residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Center.  Dr. Ginzburg coordinated the affiliation between the University of Miami and the University of Tel Aviv.  He was also the founding coordinator of the Trauma Training Program for the Middle East.  This program is responsible for training the current Directors of Trauma at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem and at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center in Tel Aviv, as well as the future leaders of trauma care for Lebanon.

Jose Quesada, M.D., M.B.A.
Director of Finance & Operations
jquesada3@med.miami.edu

Dr. Jose Quesada is the Director of Finance and Operations for the International Medicine Institute.  He received his medical degree from Carabobo University in Maracay, Venezuela and his MBA from IESA in Caracas, Venezuela.  He has held CEO and CFO positions with health care providers in Latin America and the Middle East. His comprehensive experience in Revenue Cycle Management and hospital financial planning combined with his hands on knowledge of hospital management will enhance UHealth International's focus on patient care.

Jorge M. Diego, M.D., M.P.H.
Co-Director
jdiego@med.miami.edu

Dr. Jorge M. Diego is a graduate of the University of Florida, School of Medicine. Dr. Diego completed a residency in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital, affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.  Dr. Diego continued his postgraduate training at the University of Miami, completing a fellowship in nephrology and also received a Masters in Public Health from the University of Miami.  Dr. Diego is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.  Dr. Diego’s research interests are primarily in end-stage renal disease, dialysis, and HIV. 

Elvia Armengol
Manager
earmengol@med.miami.edu

Elvia Armengol has worked as healthcare patient liaison for over 16 years, starting with HealthSouth Corporation then Baptist Health Systems until she joined UHealth International. Elvia has vast experience in the processing of international patients needing neurosurgical, orthopedic and physical rehabilitation services. She has worked closely with referring physicians, insurance carriers, private clinics and government agencies. 

Kenia Duran, M.D.
Ophthalmology Manager
kduran2@med.miami.edu

Sylvia Hernandez Powell
Oncology Manager
shernandezpowell@med.miami.edu

Sylvia Hernandez Powell joined UHealth International after a 25 year career with the American Cancer Society.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Florida International University.  In her first 15 years with the American Cancer Society she held several management positions then became the Director of the American Cancer Society's Winn Dixie Hope Lodge.  In this position she gained extensive experience working with international cancer patients, their families and care givers.   Her experience with cancer patients and physicians plus her management skills make Sylvia a great asset to UHealth International.

Jackeline Hernandez
Accountant
jhernandez9@med.miami.edu

Jackeline Hernandez has worked as an accountant in the medical and pharmaceutical fields for over eleven years.  She joined UHealth International in May of 2008.  She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance.