Ana Alvarez, MD
Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist

Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist A Pediatrician who specializes in Pediatric Infectious Diseases cares for children through the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.

Board Certified: American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrician A physician specializing in Pediatrics is concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The Pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Board Certified: American Board of Pediatrics

Doctor of Medicine

Universidad de Panama/Facultad de Medicina,

1980 - 1986

Internship

Hospital Santo Tomas, Panama City

1987 - 1988

Internship

Sistema Integrado de Salud de Panama Oeste,

1989 - 1989

Residency

Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

1990 - 1993

Fellowship

Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH

1993 - 1996