Expertise:
High-risk obstetrics care
Hobbies/Sports:
Hand sewing; Cross-stitching; Making clothes; Landscaping
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Nursing, University of Maryland
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Program for Financially Indigent Mothers
Number Of Years In Profession:
42
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her desire to care for patients and educate them on infant care.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her father's work in health care, as well as her experience as a nurse technician in the emergency department.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Triantafillos specializes in caring for pregnant women, women with high-risk pregnancy, and new mothers suffering from complications. She entered the medical profession because she was inspired by her father, who was a medic during World War II, but she focused on obstetrics because of her experiences with pregnant patients while working as a nurse technician. She enjoys seeing the confidence in her patients when she has done her job. In three years, she hopes to retire.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Ensuring that patients receive proper care; Educating parents on neonatal care
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Triantafillos intends to retire.