Ernesto Fuentes M.D., P.A., Principal Investigator, has been involved in clinical research since 1993 and has conducted over 200 clinical trials. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gerontology.  His areas of therapeutic foci include diabetes, hypertension, women's health and cardiovascular diseases.  Dr. Fuentes is an active staff member at Memorial West Regional Hospital in Pembroke Pines , Fl.       efuentes@eliteresearchinst.com

Robert Perry M.D., Sub-Investigator, is board-certified in Internal Medicine and a colleague of Dr. Fuentes at Memorial Hospital West. He joined the team at Elite in 2006. He has proved to be an invaluable asset helping to ensure first class study conduct and patient/participant safety.  He has conducted over 30 trials. His areas of therapeutic foci include diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.    rperry@eliteresearchinst.com

Samuel Oberstein M.D., Sub-Investigator, is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a distinguished career in his chosen specialty spanning three decades.  In recent years he has diversified into clinical research.  Before joining Elite he held senior posts at other South Florida research institutions, and he brings experience and diversity to our expert medical team.   soberstein@eliteresearchinst.com

Ricardo Sanchez, R.N. F.M.G., C.C.R.C., Director of Nursing, has nearly two decades of clinical research experience.  He has acquired an in depth knowledge of drug development in a variety of clinical research posts.  Prior to joining the team at Elite in 2006, he was Nurse Manager for over 10 years at another large Phase I unit in south Florida.  He has experience in both Phase 1 and Phase 2-3 in the therapeutic areas of womens health, diabetes, cardiovascular, First Time in Man, and PK/PD studies.     rsanchez@eliteresearchinst.com

      
In addition, Dr. Fuentes collaborates with other doctors who contribute to a strong and enthusiastic team of sub-investigators from varying specialties bringing a wealth of clinical expertise to Elite in the following fields:
 
Cardiology - Charles A. Villoch MD PA
Dermatology - Francisco Flores MD FAAD
Gastroenterology/ Hepatology - Pedro Morales MD
Gynecology - Isidro A. Cardella, MD FACOG; Richard L. Suarez CNM PA
Nephrology - Max E. Benjamin MD; Fausto de la Cruz MD
Neurology - James Gorellick MD PA
Opthomology - Alejandro Espaillat MD
Pulmonology – Jorge L. Barros MD FCCP
Rheumatology - Ramon Moreda MD FACR
Urology - Antonio Reyes MD FACS
 

Maria Revoredo, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.C., C.C.R.A., President and Clinic Director, has nearly two decades of clinical research experience.  She has acquired an in depth knowledge of drug development in a variety of clinical research posts.  Prior to the opening of Elite in 2004, she was site director at another large Phase I unit in South Florida and a CRA for a leading CRO. mrevoredo@eliteresearchinst.com

Elite is comprised of a small executive management team that is supported by an experienced, well qualified and diligent clinical group.  The clinical staff operate in teams, each led by a clinical research coordinator, to offer a personalized, proactive and responsive service for both clients and study participants.