Dr. Nieves is bilingual(English and Spanish) and has been practicing Neurology in Central Florida since 1998. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and he volunteers in the community. He has served in various church and school boards for many years as well as in department leadership positions at a major hospital system in Florida. He sings with the men’s chorus at the church he attends. He enjoys sports in general, and he loves to play softball, volleyball and tennis. He is sensitive to the needs of his patients and spends as much time as necessary with them.
Medical Education (M.D.):
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1993
Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
Postgraduate:
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship University of Vermont College of Medicine July 1997 – June 1998
Neurology Residency University of Connecticut School of Medicine Hartford, Connecticut July 1994 – June 1997
Internship in Internal Medicine Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut (1993 – 1994)
Undergraduate (B.S.):
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras – 1989
Medical Licensure:
Florida
Certification:
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – May 1999 – present
Subspecialty, Clinical Neurophysiology American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
– May 2001 – present
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners – 1994
Work History:
Neurology Associates-1998-present
Appointments:
Medical Staff: Advent Health Orlando
Department of Neurology Chairman – Florida Hospital
January 2008 – December 2011
Department of Neurodiagnostics Chairman – Florida Hospital
April 2010 – December 2011
