Angelica R Jimenez, MD

Angelica R Jimenez, MD is a dedicated physician and hospitalist with more than 30 years of experience in acute hospital medicine, specializing in geriatrics and spinal cord injury care. She currently serves as a medical acute and subacute hospitalist in the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she provides comprehensive care for veterans recovering from traumatic spinal cord injuries as well as those managing chronic neurological and complex medical conditions. Working alongside interdisciplinary teams that include physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, nurses, therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, and nutritionists, Dr. Jimenez is committed to improving patient outcomes while preserving dignity, independence, and quality of life. Her patient-centered philosophy emphasizes treating every individual with compassion, respect, and an appreciation for their unique life story. Originally trained in Colombia, Dr. Jimenez completed seven years of medical education before pursuing residency training in Family Medicine through the Charles Drew UCLA-affiliated program and UCSF Fresno. She later completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, further strengthening her expertise in caring for medically complex older adults. Throughout her career, she has worked across hospitals in Florida and California, established a private medical practice providing hospital coverage, and played an important role caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, she also serves as volunteer faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she mentors medical students and fellows in hospital medicine, geriatrics, and spinal cord medicine. Passionate about education, she hopes to continue expanding her leadership and teaching roles while inspiring the next generation of physicians. Beyond medicine, Dr. Jimenez embraces life with curiosity, gratitude, and a love for meaningful connections. An avid traveler, she has explored destinations including China, South Korea, Egypt, Russia, Japan, Australia, Fiji, and Thailand, with Africa next on her list of adventures. She enjoys experiencing diverse cultures, meeting new people, and broadening her perspective through travel. Family and faith remain central to her life, and she cherishes spending weekends treating her parents to dinner while staying active in her church community. She also enjoys following Formula One racing and soccer. Whether caring for veterans, mentoring future physicians, or exploring the world, Dr. Jimenez approaches every endeavor with compassion, determination, and an unwavering commitment to making a positive difference.