Bridging medicine and tech for better outcomes.

At LSU Health Shreveport, I lead the charge in delivering top-notch medical care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure our patients get the best treatment possible. I handle patient assessments, create personalized treatment plans, and perform various medical procedures. Besides my day-to-day clinical work, I'm always on the lookout for ways to improve our processes through Quality Improvement projects and make better diagnoses using Point-of-Care Ultrasound. I enjoy mentoring junior residents and medical students, diving into clinical research, and keeping up with the latest in medical advancements. My goal is to continually enhance patient outcomes and push forward LSU Health Shreveport's mission of providing exceptional healthcare and education.

At Scraibe it, I lead the development of an innovative SaaS application that transforms medical documentation by transcribing audio files and generating SOAP notes automatically. I focus on creating a user-friendly, secure, and efficient platform, continuously incorporating user feedback and the latest technologies. My vision is to simplify the lives of healthcare professionals and drive the future of medical documentation forward by setting new standards in efficiency and accuracy.

I received a $3,000 scholarship to support my academic work during my internship. During this internship, I volunteered with the Houston Food Bank and BakerRipley Ripley House after Hurricane Harvey assisting with recovery efforts. I participated in after-school nutrition and diet programs for elementary school children to help them find fun ways to get active and eat nutritious foods. Additionally, I was able to assist in creating two poster presentations shown at community centers in the Houston area to create greater awareness of the importance of healthful eating and making good dietary choices.

Receiving a $3,000 scholarship supported my academic work during my internship, where I volunteered with the Houston Food Bank and BakerRipley Ripley House to assist with Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. I participated in after-school nutrition and diet programs for elementary school children, helping them find fun ways to stay active and eat nutritious foods. Additionally, I contributed to creating two poster presentations displayed at community centers in Houston, raising awareness about the importance of healthy eating and making good dietary choices. These experiences have prepared me to continue promoting health and wellness in future community outreach initiatives.

Acquiring comprehensive knowledge in medical sciences, osteopathic principles, and clinical practices. Gaining practical experience through clinical rotations, patient care, and research projects.

Specialization in nutritional biochemistry, dietary planning, community nutrition, and public health. Practical experience through internships and laboratory work. Research opportunities in emerging nutritional science trends and health promotion.

Silveira, S. L., Canales, S., Cottingham, M., & Hernandez, D. C. (2019, Mar). Wheelchair RugbyParticipation as a Path to Independence. Health Behavior and Policy Review,6(2), 166-173.

Reesor, L., Canales, S.,Alonso, Y., Kamdar, N. P., & Hernandez, D. C. (2018, Jul). Self-reportedHealth Predicts Hispanic Women’s Weight Perceptions and Concerns. Americanjournal of health behavior, 42(4), 61-69. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 29973311.

Allison, A., Gwartney, D.,Pastuszak, A. W., Eisenberg, M. L., Canales, S., Stoll, W. T., & Lipshultz, L. I. (2016, May). 127 High Dose Testosterone and Other PerformanceEnhancing Drug Use in Professional Male Bodybuilders Is Associated withIncreased Mortality. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 13(5), S59-S60.

Canales, S., Alonso, Y., Reesor, L., & Hernandez, D. C. (2015). Perceptions & Estimation of Body Weight Among Hispanic WomenAt–Risk For Food Insecurity. Parenting, 9(3.66), 4-16.

Rutherford., T., Syeda., AF.,Canales, S., Thomas, M., Turnbough., L., Callegan-Poche., A. (2023, May 19).Overall Health Impact of Assessing Social Determinants of Health in YearlyExams. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, LA. 2023House Officer’s 8^th Annual Regional Poster Presentation.

Haque, D., Canales, S.,& Castillo, L. (2021, June 25). Children & Adolescent Mental HealthDuring the COVID-19 Pandemic. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine RegionalConference 2021: Breaking Through Barriers in Healthcare and Learning.

Ly, V., Canales, S.,Scott, C. W., Johnston, C. A., & Hernandez, D. C. (2018, April 14). A guidefor eating healthy during holiday parties and special events. Texas AcademyAnnual Conference & Exhibition/Houston, TX, USA.

Tobar, N., Nguyen, T., Canales,S., Scott, C. W., Johnston, C. A., Hernandez, D. C. (2018, April 13).Diabetes and exercise initiation. Texas Academy Annual Conference & Exhibition.

Canales, S., Murillo, R., & Hernandez, D. C. (2017, October12). Links Among Individual, Family, and Neighborhood Risk and Maternal Weight.University of Houston Undergraduate Research Day.

Allison, A., Gwartney, D.,Pastuszak, A. W., Eisenberg, M. L., Canales, S., Stoll, W. T., & Lipshultz, L. I. (2016, October 13). The Use Of Performance Enhancing Drugs InProfessional Male Bodybuilders Is Associated With Increased Mortality.University of Houston Undergraduate Research Day.

Canales, S., Alonso, Y., Reesor, L., & Hernandez, D. C.(2015, April 09). Perceptions & Estimation of Body Weight Among HispanicWomen At–Risk For Food Insecurity. Texas Academy Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo.