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Marta Alfonso, MS, RD - Associate

Marta Alfonso, MS, RD has been an accomplished clinical dietitian, past hospital director, speaker, diabetes nutritional case manager, and food service director than spans over a 50 year career. With her unique, straightforward and insightful approach towards patient care, she continues to provide top-notch nutrition services with specialties in Diabetes, Bariatric, weight management, gastrointestinal disorders, and cancer based nutrition. Marta is an integral part of the Landman and Associates team of dietitians.

Professional Experience:

  • Landman & Associates, Inc.- 2006- Present. Nutrition Clinical Consultant for Bariatric, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases

  • Diabetes Research Institute, DRI/EDM Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinics at the Kosow Diabetes Treatment Center, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami. 2007- Present. Provides comprehensive diabetes education to individuals and families living with the disease.

  • Nutrition Consultant for Strategic Health Development Corporation- 2000 to March 15, 2006 Strategic Health Development Corporation, Human Resources Coordinator, Director of Contracting, and Nutrition Case Manager.

  • National Policy and Resource Center Nutrition and Aging, Florida International Univ.- 1999 to 2000. Associate Director,

  • Division Director Support Services, North Shore Medical Services.- 1991 to 1999

  • Director Food and Nutrition Services, North Shore Medical Center.- 1989 to 1991

  • Media Representative for NutraSweet in the Hispanic Market.- 1994 and 1995

  • Nutritionist for TV Mujer, Univision, Channel 23, Miami-1989

  • Nutrition Consultant for Hispanic HANES, National Center for Health Statistics US.- 1980

  • Adjunct Faculty member at Florida International University department of Nutrition and Dietetics.- 1971

Education:

  • 1977 MS Florida International University, Dietetics Management

  • 1960 Certificate in Dietetics, Universidad de Ia Habaria

  • 1957 Dietetic Internship Duke University Hospital

  • 1956 BS University of Miami, Institution Management

Registration and Licensure:

  • 1988 to Present Licensed DietitianlNutritionist, 0000466 Board of Medicine. Florida Department of Professional Regulation.

  • 1969 to Present Registered Dietitian, R140859

Languages Spoken:

  • Fluently English and Spanish.