Medical Board
Our people are among the most talented in the industry. It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.
Dr. José B. Vázquez Tanus Cardiologist and Clinical Investigator during the last 20 years, founder of Research & Cardiovascular Corp, moved ahead of time and recently specialized and graduated from a fellowship in Anti Aging, Regenerative, Functional Medicine and Clinical Homeopathy.
Received his Bachelor Degree in Chemistry from The University of Puerto Rico and his MD from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine. Obtained his Internal Medicine Training from Damas Hospital in Ponce and his Cardiovascular Invasive Training from Saint Lukes -Damas combined program with additional training in Heart Failure from Oshner Clinic in New Orleans.
Started his Clinical Research Trainig directly with different Pharmaceutical Companies, The Former American Acaemy of Pharmaceutical Physicians, The American Academy of Physician & Investigators and The Society of Clinical Research Asociates receiving his "Board Certification" from The Society of Clinical Research Asociates. Has been Principal Investigator for Research & Cardiovascular Corp. for multicenter worldwide clinical trials like I.N.V..E.S.T., J.U.P.I.T.E.R. among over 30 clinical trials.
After being board certified in Anti Aging & Regenerative Medicine, is actually completing a fellowship in Sport Medicine, and a Master Degree in Health Sciences & Bio-Nutrition. Moving forward to an advancing high tech DNA transcription medicine and Genomic Medicine is the co-founder of XanoGene LLC with his partner Dr Luis Martinez Rivera.
Luis Martinez-Rivera, MD,MPH
Dr. Luis Martinez-Rivera truly embodies the concept of Integrative Medicine. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Board Certified in Clinical Lipidology, Certified in Genomic Medicine and trained in traditional as well as alternative and complementary therapies, Dr. Martinez-Rivera offers his patients the best of both worlds. Integrating the latest biological therapies with mind body medicine and other therapies such as Hypnosis, Acupuncture, Electromedicine, Intravenous Detox, Nutritonal Therapies, and Low Level Laser Therapy, Dr. Martinez Rivera is able to fully treat patients as a whole, and not only their symptoms.
Dr. Martinez-Rivera is the founder of Xyrion Medical Institute as well as co-founder of Xanogene. He also serves as speaker, consultant, and researcher for various nutraceutical and pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Martinez-Rivera's vision is to advance the fields of Human Health and Biology to be able to bring the latest innovations into clinical practice. He also works hard to develop strategic business ventures within the Biotechnology sector which can fuel the growth of these endeavors.
Dr. Martinez-Rivera has always maintained himself as a top leader in cutting edge medical therapies. He was the first physician in Puerto Rico to fully integrate Genomic Medicine in all its facets- Preventive Genomics, Cancer Genomics, Nutrigenomics and Pharmacogenomics (to name a few) into full patient evaluation. He also currently works and devlops cutting edge protocols for Anti-aging therapies, stem cell applications and NanoMedicine.
José Ortiz-Cardona, MD
BA- University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. MD - Ponce School of Medicine, PostGrad- SUNY Downstate, New York, Board Certified by American Board of Anesthesiology.Research during residency with publication in postoperative pain management for spine and brain surgery patients.
Interest: Metaphysical studies, energy healing with certification in Reiki, music therapy and the correlation between the the process of clinical therapy and musical acoustics. Always being an advocate of a holistic approach to the management of acute and chronic pain, with an emphasis on treating the root, and not just the symptoms, of pain.
Along with conventional pharmacological therapy, a team approach with other health practicioners is preferred, where patients complement their treatment with natural herbal supplements, nutritional changes, meditation and relaxation techniques, as well as physical and psychological therapy.
Current interest in Stem Cell therapy, enrolled in Stem Cell Fellowship.Member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Pain Society, and a Bronze Circle member of the American Holistic Health Association.
Richard D. Nadal Carrión, MD
Dr. Richard D. Nadal Carrion graduated from Tulane University where he completed his pre-medical studies with a Bachelor of Science degree. He received his MD degree from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine and pursued a career in surgery. After a full five years of General Surgery training at Georgetown University and the University of Florida in Jacksonville, FL. he was Board Certified in General Surgery. He then completed two and a half years of Plastic Surgery training at Indiana University including six months of Head and Neck Surgery at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He was certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and completed a six month Fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in affiliation with New York University.
Before returning to Puerto Rico, Dr. Nadal practiced in Florida for 18 years. He was Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Mercy Hospital in Miami from 1994 until 1997 and President of the Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons in 1996-97. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (
www.plasticsurgery.org) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (
www.surgery.org). Actually Dr Nadal stepping ahead in the future join XanoGene Anti Aging & Genomic Concept to share all his expertise in developing an integrating approach of “
Mind-Body- Genomic & Rejuvenation approaches with Plastic & Aesthetic Medicine”.
María E. Carrascal, MD
- Médico sub-especialista en Infectología, Alergia e Inmunología.
- 18 años de experiencia en el campo de la medicina.
- Catedrática de la Escuela de Medicina Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Universidad de Puerto Rico.
- Catedrática de la Residencia de Pediatría, Hospital Municipal de la Capital Dr. López Nussa, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Reconocida conferenciante de Medicina Tradicional y de Homeopatía.
- Profesora del colegio de Homeópatas (CEDH) San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Doctora misionera en varios países.