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Summary

  • Dr. Flores is originally from southern California and graduated cum laude from UCLA with a B.S. in History & minor in Asian American Studies. He then went on to medical school at Ross University. After completing his medical degree, Dr. Flores went onto research at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and served as the Project Manager for the UCLA Gambling Studies Program. There, he co-authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and book chapters.

    In addition to his interests in medical research, Dr. Flores has served as the Life Sciences Instructor at Wilshire Academy, an after-school academy serving motivated elementary and middle school students. Dr. Flores also strives towards mission work in the Philippines through the non-profit organization Hands Philippines. His work has taken him to various rural areas in the country to provide high-quality, personalized care for patients of all ages and backgrounds.

    Dr. Flores is currently an Internal Medicine Resident at Hemet Global Medical Center, completing his final year of residency with expected graduation in July 2023.

Education & Training

  • OPTI West/Hemet Valley Medical Center
    OPTI West/Hemet Valley Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2020 - 2023
  • OPTI West
    OPTI WestInternship, Transitional Year, 2019 - 2020
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    Ross University School of MedicineClass of 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2024

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Takotsubo Syndrome Associated with Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: A Case Report
    Peter Flores, Sabina Kumar, Umeh Chukwuemeka, Jose Penaherrera, Pranav Barve and Shivang Shah, American Journal of Medical Case Reports, 8/25/2021
  • Lorazepam and the Octopus Pot: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in an Era of Polypharmacy
    Flores, P.J., Kumar, S., ACP National Abstract Competition, San Diego, 4/5/2020

Authored Content

  • Safety of ACEi and ARB in COVID-19 management: A retrospective analysisApril 2022
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis in the Context of Hepatorenal Syndrome: A Case ReportDecember 2021

Committees

  • Committee Chair, Community Social Outreach 2019 - 2020

Research History

  • Medical ResearchParticipated in the multi-disciplinary research committee for COVID-192020 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish