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Welcome!

I’m Lizbeth Mendoza, MD, CMI–Spanish—a bilingual and bicultural native Spanish speaker, Medical Doctor, Certified Medical Interpreter, and Healthcare Intercultural Mediator. 


With over 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals and organizations bridge linguistic, health literacy, and cultural gaps in healthcare. My mission is to ensure every patient receives clear, compassionate, and equitable communication, with safety always as my top priority. 


I’m passionate about education and the professional growth of interpreters. As an educator, I share knowledge and perspectives that enrich medical interpretation, ensuring communication that is accurate, culturally sensitive, and contextually meaningful. I’ve served on the Education Committee and the Medical Interpreter Education Committee of the International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA) and as vice-chair of the IMIA Colorado Chapter. 


I’ve also designed and delivered training on topics such as pharmacotherapy and self-care for healthcare interpreters at various organizations and events. My essay on the importance of continuing education in advancing our profession earned first place in an IMIA contest and led to my  involvement in leadership within the medical interpreting community.


I am excited to share my expertise in healthcare, language access, and cross-cultural communication. If you’re looking for coaching, continuing education, or support in achieving your CMI or CHI certification goals, I invite you to connect with me today. Let’s work together to advance equitable healthcare communication and empower your professional journey.

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My Story

 

My journey began as a bilingual medical student, where I developed a deep understanding of medical terminology and clinical processes. After graduation, I worked with Mexico’s first Continuing Medical Education website, translating international medical news and staying connected to the pulse of global healthcare advancements.


As a medical practitioner serving multicultural and multilingual communities in Mexico, I witnessed firsthand the importance of cultural humility and competence in patient care. These experiences shaped my belief that communication—when done with accuracy and empathy—can transform healthcare outcomes.


Since becoming a Certified Medical Interpreter in the U.S. in 2014, I’ve provided accurate and confidential interpretation across hospitals and community health settings. My work has included surgical and medical procedures, informed consent, treatment plans, medication education, follow-up visits, and discharge instructions. I remain committed to upholding patient confidentiality and the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Healthcare.


More recently, as a cultural broker with my local public health agency, I helped bridge gaps between Spanish-speaking communities and COVID-19 emergency response teams. I supported public understanding of preventive measures, vaccine safety, and access to care, while also promoting mental health awareness and connecting individuals with critical local and national resources.


Today, I am pursuing a Master’s in Healthcare Organizations Management to deepen my ability to foster regulatory compliance, leadership, and high-quality patient-centered care. Each chapter of my career reflects one constant: my dedication to ensuring that every voice in healthcare is heard, respected, and understood.

 

 I’d love to start a conversation with you or your organization to learn about your goals and how I can help meet them. From certified medical interpreting services for your office or hospital to customized one-on-one or staff training, I offer solutions that strengthen communication and cultural understanding in healthcare.
Together, let’s make equitable healthcare communication a reality. 

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