Mrs. Nilda J. Zapata, MD
Internist
Ponce By Pass Ponce Puerto Rico, 00732About
Dr. Nilda Zapata is an Infectious Diseases specialist practicing in Ponce, PR. Has been on her private practice for many years at Damas Hospital as Infectologist treating multiple infectious conditions. Is Director of Infectious Diseases Section from Internal Medicine Residency Program. She is the Course Director of Microbiology at Ponce Health Sciences University. Also has been the President of Infection Control Committee at Damas Hospital. For 8 years was the Chief of Staff of the Hospital and is also Member of the Board of Directors. Infectious Diseases specialists usually work with conditions that may not be treated by a primary physician but it is important to keep contact with the physician in order to receive information about the patients history and for deciding which diagnostic tests are appropriate.
Education and Training
San Juan Bautista School Med Doctor in Medicine 1983
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief Microbiology Department Ponce Health Scieces University 1996 - Present
- Director Infectious Diseases Section Internal Medicine Residency Damas Hospital Pince PR 1992 - Present
Awards
- Gold Humanism Honor Society 2019 PHSU
- Alpha Omega Alpha 2014 PHSU
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Women in Medicine
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Medical support after catastrophic hurricane Maria at PR
Professional Society Memberships
- The Society of Infectious Diseases
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