Lia Suazo
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Valley Infectious Diseases Specialists
110 E Savannah Ave Bldg B102, 
Mcallen, TX 

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 is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Strongyloidiasis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

2009

Residency

New York Downtown Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases

Hospital Affiliations

South Texas Health System
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance
Solara Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

The David Baker, MD Award for Outstanding Compassion In Patient Care. 2014. Bridgeport Hospital/Yale New Haven Heath, Department of Medicine.
Texas Infectious Diseases Society Annual Meeting. June 12-14, 2015. 1st Place, Poster Presentation

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Valley Infectious Diseases Specialists
110 E Savannah Ave Bldg B102, Mcallen, TX 78503

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 Suazo

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Lia Suazo 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 Suazo a top-rated expert for Strongyloidiasis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lia Suazo 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 Suazo specialize in?

While Dr. Lia Suazo 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 Suazo participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lia Suazo has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strongyloidiasis. You can view a list of Dr. Lia Suazo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lia Suazo accept my insurance?

Dr. Lia Suazo 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.

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