Overview
Dr. Lia P. Suazo, MD
Infectious Disease Specialist
Valley Infectious Diseases Specialists
McAllen, TX
Dr. Lia P. Suazo is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with over 10 years of clinical experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing complex infectious conditions. She completed her medical degree at the Universidad Autónoma de Honduras, followed by internal medicine residency training at New York Downtown Hospital/Weill Cornell and Bridgeport Hospital/Yale School of Medicine. She went on to complete her fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Her clinical focus includes outpatient management of bacterial, viral, fungal, and mycobacterial infections, as well as care for immunocompromised patients. She is committed to providing timely, evidence-based care and working collaboratively with referring providers to ensure continuity of treatment.
Dr. Suazo is currently seeing patients at Valley Infectious Diseases Specialists in McAllen, Texas.
Dr. Suazo-Hernandez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strongyloidiasis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.
Dr. Suazo-Hernandez is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Suazo-Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
110 E Savannah Ave, B 102, McAllen, TX 78503
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Suazo-Hernandez has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez by calling their office at 956-321-7766. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez a top-rated expert for Strongyloidiasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez is classified as an Advanced expert for Strongyloidiasis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez specialize in?
While Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Strongyloidiasis, Sepsis, and Osteomyelitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strongyloidiasis. You can view a list of Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Lia P. Suazo-Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 956-321-7766 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- OsteomyelitisDr. Suazo-Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- SepsisDr. Suazo-Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Sepsis.
- StrongyloidiasisDr. Suazo-Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Strongyloidiasis.
- Experienced
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- CellulitisDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- COVID-19Dr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EndocarditisDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- FluDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Flu.
- H1N1 InfluenzaDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about H1N1 Influenza.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- MeningitisDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)Dr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung DiseaseDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- PneumoniaDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Strep ThroatDr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Strep Throat.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Suazo-Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).