Maria A. Blazo

Overview

"""Dr. Blazo attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX. She then completed a Family Medicine residency in Corpus Christi, TX, and then a Medical Genetics Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.Dr. Blazo was a Family Practitioner in Corpus Christi for several years before the Human Genome Project inspired her to pursue fellowship training in Clinical Genetics. Her goal for the comprehensive Genetics Clinic at Baylor Scott & White Health Central Texas is to expand access for families across the state who need genetic counseling and genetic health services.Dr. Blazo is very passionate about teaching """"practical genomics"""" through evidenced-based applications of genetic testing in clinical care and particularly to cancer care and prevention.""".

Her top areas of expertise are HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Microcephaly.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Baylor College Of Medicine - 2004

Residency

Family Medicine, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline - 1996

Specialties

Medical Genetics

Licenses

Family Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Clinical Genetics And Genomics (MD)- American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics

Fellowships

Medical Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine - 2004

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple
1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502

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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Is Dr. Maria A. Blazo a top-rated expert for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria A. Blazo is classified as an Experienced expert for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, 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. Maria A. Blazo specialize in?

While Dr. Maria A. Blazo is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.

Does Dr. Maria A. Blazo participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Maria A. Blazo has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like HER2 Negative Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Maria A. Blazo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Maria A. Blazo accept my insurance?

Dr. Maria A. Blazo accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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