Minerva Kelada, MD
Family Practitioner
1001 Blair Ave Calexico CA, 92231About
Dr. Minerva Kelada is a family practitioner practicing in Calexico, CA. Dr. Kelada specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Kelada possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Ucla MD 1989
University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
Provider Details
Minerva Kelada, MD's Expert Contributions
How do I lose 50 lbs with diabetes?
The best way would be quitting the carbohydrates at night time Also adding ozempic for a month or two but after checking out the thyroid, the pancreas and insulin resistance As well as cortisol levels But at kind diet is a good start it will give a push for some weight loss READ MORE
High Abs Neutrophil Cnt, High High Neutrophils, Low Lymphocytes?
I would like to order LDH and other screening test But what was the results of the ct scan Also you need another screening tests READ MORE
If I have a severe allergic reaction to food, what are the immediate emergency treatments given in the ER?
Benadryl is immediate drug for relief Also I would keep prednisone prescriptions filled in case of emergency But Benadryl allergy is over the counter READ MORE
Can medications help with arrhythmia?
Yes it depends on which arrhythmias In the past we used digitalis frequently Nowadays we have several others Also an echocardiogram is a good idea to see no valves abnormalities Or need for blood thinners READ MORE
Fearful of pancreatic cancer
First of all Are you diabetic, taking meds for it Usually screening for pancreatic cancer is none promising, unfortunate it appears like out of a closet But some times screening tools would be other markers But if the liver enzymes are stable, that is usually a good indicator Obesity can get you tired easier So I do recommend low sugar and carbohydrates diet Cancer was found to thrive more on sugar intake to the body Also, READ MORE
When should I seek immediate medical attention for heart palpitations?
I would recommend that you seek medical attention immediately Because palpitations can be an emergency, if not addressed especially if there’s a feeling of heaviness in the chest or pain Palpitations could be the result of many issues Such as anemia, thyroid disease or heart conducive issues Stimulants like excessive caffeine can lead to palpitations Initial lab work and chest x ray is needed to rule out other physical conditions such as diabetes or anemia. Electrocardiography is necessary as well Cardiac enzymes to rule out heart infarctions After all the above cleared further cardiac work up such as holster monitoring is needed as well READ MORE
What medications help with high blood pressure?
It depends on many factors such as age, cholesterol and other risk factors So if there’s no predisposing high blood sugar levels or cholesterol or fluid retention you have several choices Also you might have to consider insurance coverage as well But Ace inhibitions they might be a good choice covering some border line risk factors As well as insurance coverage READ MORE
Can anxiety go away?
Anxiety may go away if the triggering factors are resolved There are ways of studying your self and the circumstances that leads to the recurring anxiety There are many studies that using certain herbal remedies initially might help Such as green tea contains L_theanine Passion flower or lemon balm But before anything you have to discover what triggers the episodes READ MORE
How long does pneumonia last?
It depends but usually takes a week But in several occasions, some patients feel weak for a month until they gain their strength back READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical consultants for California medical board Adjunct professor of medicine ucsd 1995 - 2015
- Elcentro regional hospital board member financial committee Chief medical director for imperial county physicians medical group 1995 - 2008
- Chief Medical Officer Imperial County Physicians Medical Group -
- Board member CMS California medical association 2024 - Present
Awards
- Congregational award for physician of the year 2002 2022 National Republicans Committee
- Business Woman of the Year Congregational Award Year
- Health Conference Leadership Award Year
- Recognized as a Consultant for the Medical Board for 13 years Year
- Global award in Dubai 2023 Health conferences
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- CMA AMA American board of specialty medicine for emergency medicine
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- UCLA foundation for children
Treatments
- Won community award for outstanding performance during coronavirus pandemic
Internships
- UCLA combined program
Fellowships
- University of Arkansas
Professional Society Memberships
- AMA cma Imperial county physicians group American academy of family physicians
Professional Affiliations
- America academy of family physicians FAACertification for AME for FAA for medically certifiy pilots to fly
Articles and Publications
- University of Arkansas Neuroscience magazine Childhood Trauma experience to contribute to adulthood trauma
What do you attribute your success to?
- My parents and my patients
Areas of research
- Teenage experiences and programs currently Im opening an art school for teaching arts for teenagers in the community to take them of their phones
Awards
- Community award for outstanding performance during coronavirus 3 congressional awards for physician of the year Business woman and community humanitarian award
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Did many trips to Africa Assistant for the past chairman of the AARPFor setting up Family practice residency overseas in Africa
Teaching and speaking
- UCSD programs for students Till2015Helped setup residential programs with the past chairmen of the AAFP to setup family residency programs in Egypt and Rowanda
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Mexico
Hobbies / Sports
- Construction work arts
Favorite professional publications
- JAMA American family physician
Areas of research
Teenage adverse childhood experiences
that contributed to adulthood traumatic experiences
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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Minerva Kelada, who serves patients in El Centro, California.
A committed family physician, Dr. Kelada is the Chief Medical Officer at Imperial County Physicians Medical Group in El Centro, California.
In regards to her educational background, she received her medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1989, before completing her residency in family medicine at the University of South Alabama in 1993.
Dr. Kelada was previously board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties. Additionally, she was a past medical consultant for the California Board of Medicine and was previously a clinical instructor of medicine for the University of California San Diego.
Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.
Speaking multiple languages, Dr. Kelada is fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic, French, and Greek. In her free time, she enjoys construction work arts and vacations in Mexico.
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