Dr. Yirielis Sanguinetti is a pediatrician in San Antonio, Texas and is affiliated with University Health Systems. Born and raised in Guayama, Puerto Rico, Dr. Sanguinetti received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA in 2002 and her medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA in 2006. She completed her Pediatric Medicine training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2009 where she currently lives and practice pediatrics.
Her love and passion for all children has taken her to use her medical knowledge and skills in the mission field with HOPE WORLDWIDE Community Service Brigades in Central America since the year 2012. She has truly become an international pediatrician.
Yirielis has a passion for personal, spiritual, and emotional growth and she finds herself reading books about these topics. Professionally she is working towards obtaining a certification with the Institute of Functional Medicine in order to learn how to better serve her patients in achieving health in a true holistic way. Personally, she is an active member of Mission Point Christian Church where she serves in the Kids Point Sunday Bible Program. She has the heart of a coach and teacher and she is committed to sharing her own healing story with the intention of inspiring others to embark on their own journey towards healing.
In her spare time she enjoys self-care activities like sleeping, getting massages, doing yoga at The Pearl, or taking walks in the park with her 4-legged companion Sunny Day. She also loves to travel, read, dance, and go to the beach.
Segment 1 00:00 - 04:38
When did you first know you wanted to be a doctor?
Segment 2 04:38 - 10:37
Did you have any doubts in the journey in becoming a doctor?
Segment 3 10:37 - 20:52
When you reflect on Medical School and Residency, what was the most difficult part of that experience?
Segment 4 20:52 - 35:20
When someone tells you: "I want to be a doctor." What advice do you have to offer?
Segment 5 35:20 - 39:26
What is the most rewarding part of being a Pediatrician?
Segment 6 39:26 - 45:11
What disadvantages did you experience in being Latina becoming a Doctor?
Segment 7 45:11 - 48:02
What misconceptions do people have about doctors?
Segment 8 48:02 - 52:18
Who influenced your growth the most in your professional and personal journey?
Segment 9: 52:18 - 55:33
Tell us about the favorite time together about your Mom and your Dad.
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