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Ana Paola Rodriguez Arciniega - Leading Clinical Nutritionist in El Paso

I am Ana Paola Rodriguez Arciniega, a Clinical Nutritionist in El Paso specializing in the nutritional management of metabolic conditions, including diabetes and chronic kidney disease. With extensive expertise in personalized dietary solutions and a commitment to advancing health through targeted nutritional education, I guide individuals with food allergies, gestational diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and those requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition. My mission is to elevate community health by delivering evidence-based nutritional education and individualized diet plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Education Master Clinical Nutritionist, Professor & Educator Services Provided: Nutritional Assessments & Consultation Dietary Coaching & Treatments Diagnostic Laboratory Assessments Health Promotion Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition Therapy Obesity Nutrition Management Nutrition Research Management of Laboratory Analysis Methods & Materials
Ana Paola Rodriguez Arciniega Clinical Nutritionist El Paso TX

Nutritional Private Practice | Star Médica (2015–Present)

As a clinical nutritionist at Star Médica, I offer comprehensive dietetic services, focusing on customized nutrition plans and close monitoring through biochemical, dietetic, and body composition analysis. I collaborate extensively with pediatricians, internists, and gastric surgeons to provide holistic, patient-centered care.

  • Personalized Diet Plans: Develop specialized menu plans for pediatric food allergies, working closely with families to educate on safe dietary options.
  • Diabetes Nutrition Counseling: Offer tailored nutritional guidance for newly diagnosed diabetes patients.
  • Perioperative Nutrition: Manage nutritional needs for gastric surgery patients to support optimal recovery.
  • Weight Management: Implement evidence-based strategies for overweight and obesity management.
  • FODMAP Protocols: Provide dietary management for chronic colitis and inflammatory bowel disease patients using FODMAPs.

Clinical Research Experience | National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán

I bring a strong foundation in research, particularly in Nutritional Biochemistry, acquired through both my master’s studies and research internships at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán.

  • Master’s Research (2014–2016): Participated in groundbreaking studies, including adiponectin isoforms analysis for BMI correlation and fish-based diet therapy research for colostomy patients.
  • Research Internship (2012–2013): Conducted lipid profiling of Mexican fish species for CKD diet therapy and sensory testing of fish recipes for CKD patient diets.

Hospital Nutritionist | Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) (2018–Present)

As a hospital nutritionist with IMSS, I assess nutritional risk using Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) and oversee all aspects of clinical nutrition for hospitalized patients.

  • Enteral Nutrition: Develop and manage enteral nutrition regimens tailored to patient needs.
  • Milk Bank Management: Supervise milk bank operations, ensuring consistent supply for neonatal care.
  • Outpatient Nutritional Counseling: Provide ongoing dietetic consultations and individualized meal plans.
  • Patient Education: Deliver essential nutritional education to patients and their families, supporting long-term health improvement.

College Professor | Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (2016–2019)

As an educator, I instructed on advanced nutritional science and practical applications, emphasizing guidelines from ESPEN, ASPEN, AHA, WHO, and IOM. My teaching encompassed nutritional assessment, clinical diet planning across life stages, and CKD nutritional interventions.

  • Specialized Course Development: Contributed to CKD Nutritional Treatment certification courses, covering topics from nutritional status assessment to antioxidant use in CKD.
  • Student Conference Speaker (2017): Presented on comprehensive cancer patient nutritional assessment techniques, highlighting the ABCD model.

With a profound dedication to clinical nutrition and research-backed strategies, I aim to be the trusted “Clinical Nutritionist El Paso” for individuals seeking advanced nutrition care and education.

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Welcome to El Paso's Premier Wellness and Injury Care Clinic & Wellness Blog, where Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, FNP-C, a Multi-State board-certified Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Chiropractor (DC), presents insights on how our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to holistic healing and personalized care. Our practice aligns with evidence-based treatment protocols inspired by integrative medicine principles, similar to those on this site and on our family practice-based chiromed.com site, focusing on naturally restoring health for patients of all ages.

Our areas of multidisciplinary practice include  Wellness & Nutrition, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Auto Accident Care, Work Injuries, Back Injury, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Migraine Headaches, Sports Injuries, Severe Sciatica, Scoliosis, Complex Herniated Discs, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Complex Injuries, Stress Management, Functional Medicine Treatments, and in-scope care protocols.

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We provide and facilitate clinical collaboration with specialists across disciplines. Each specialist is governed by their professional scope of practice and licensure jurisdiction. We use functional health & wellness protocols to treat and support care for musculoskeletal injuries or disorders.

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Multidisciplinary Licensing & Board Certifications:

Licensed as a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in
Texas & New Mexico*
Texas DC License #: TX5807, Verified: TX5807
New Mexico DC License #: NM-DC2182, Verified: NM-DC2182

Multi-State Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN*) in Texas & Multi-States 
Multi-state Compact APRN License by Endorsement (42 States)
Texas APRN License #: 1191402, Verified: 1191402 *
Florida APRN License #: 11043890, Verified:  APRN11043890 *
Colorado License #: C-APN.0105610-C-NP, Verified: C-APN.0105610-C-NP
New York License #: N25929, Verified N25929

License Verification Link: Nursys License Verifier
* Prescriptive Authority Authorized

ANCC FNP-BC: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner*
Compact Status: Multi-State License: Authorized to Practice in 40 States*

Graduate with Honors: ICHS: MSN-FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner Program)
Degree Granted. Master's in Family Practice MSN Diploma (Cum Laude)


Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC*, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST

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Licenses and Board Certifications:

DC: Doctor of Chiropractic
APRN: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 
FNP-BC: Family Practice Specialization (Multi-State Board Certified)
RN: Registered Nurse (Multi-State Compact License)
CFMP: Certified Functional Medicine Provider
MSN-FNP: Master of Science in Family Practice Medicine
MSACP: Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice
IFMCP: Institute of Functional Medicine
CCST: Certified Chiropractic Spinal Trauma
ATN: Advanced Translational Neutrogenomics

Memberships & Associations:

TCA: Texas Chiropractic Association: Member ID: 104311
AANP: American Association of Nurse Practitioners: Member  ID: 2198960
ANA: American Nurse Association: Member ID: 06458222 (District TX01)
TNA: Texas Nurse Association: Member ID: 06458222

NPI: 1205907805

National Provider Identifier

Primary Taxonomy Selected Taxonomy State License Number
No 111N00000X - Chiropractor NM DC2182
Yes 111N00000X - Chiropractor TX DC5807
Yes 363LF0000X - Nurse Practitioner - Family TX 1191402
Yes 363LF0000X - Nurse Practitioner - Family FL 11043890
Yes 363LF0000X - Nurse Practitioner - Family CO C-APN.0105610-C-NP
Yes 363LF0000X - Nurse Practitioner - Family NY N25929

 

Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, APRN, FNP-BC*, CFMP, IFMCP, ATN, CCST
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