Medical School
Universidad Internacional del Ecuador
Residency
Internal Medicine – Richmond University Medical Center
Chief Resident
Fellowship
Nephrology – Broward Health North Hospital
Languages
Dr. Aviles is fluent in English and Spanish. Spanish is her native language.
Present and Past Positions
Nephrology Attending – Florida Kidney Physicians, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Nephrology Fellow – Broward Health North Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine – Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, New York
Internal Medicine Resident – Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, New York
Telemedicine Physician – Ministry of Public Health, Ecuador
Hepatology Rotator – National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland
Clinical Interests
Dr. Aviles’ clinical training encompasses the broad spectrum of general
nephrology. Her academic and research experience has included acute kidney injury, glomerular disease, genetic testing in kidney disease, and progression to end-stage renal disease.
Research & Publications
Dr. Aviles has participated in research, quality improvement projects, publications, and scientific presentations throughout her medical training. Her published work includes research on COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants, and a case report addressing cocaine-induced cardiotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, acute lung injury, rhabdomyolysis, and acute kidney failure.
Her nephrology research includes a 2025 presentation, “Rapid Progression to ESRD in a Middle-Aged Female: The Role of Genetic Testing in Diagnosing C3/aHUS Glomerulopathy,” presented at the Florida Society of Nephrology Meeting.
Education & Professional Development
Dr. Aviles earned her medical degree from Universidad Internacional del Ecuador before completing her Internal Medicine residency at Richmond University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident. She subsequently pursued fellowship training in Nephrology at Broward Health North Hospital.
Her clinical education has also included training experiences at the National Institutes of Health, Houston Methodist, UTMB, Suburban Hospital, and Bassett Medical Center.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Aviles is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, and American Gastroenterological Association.
More About Cinthya
Dr. Aviles has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to service both in the United States and internationally. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she volunteered in emergency care, telemedicine, research, and contact tracing. She has also served as a medical translator for a healthcare mission in the Ecuadorian Amazon, provided medical assistance following the 2016 earthquake in Ecuador, and volunteered at a maternity and nursing home in Nairobi, Kenya.
Her international background, bilingual communication skills, and dedication to serving diverse communities complement her commitment to providing thoughtful, compassionate care to patients with kidney disease.
