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Dr. Phillip L. Sanchez M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
1110 SW Ivanhoe Blvd Orlando FL, 32804About
Dr. Phillip Sanchez is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Orlando, FL. Dr. Sanchez specializes in infections that are difficult to diagnose or unresponsive to treatments, such as HIV or airborne infections from a foreign country. Infectious disease specialists usually work with conditions that are not treatable by a primary physician but it is important to keep contact with the primary physician in order to receive information about the patients history and for deciding which diagnostic tests are appropriate.
Education and Training
University of Miami
Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1976
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Infectious Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
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Dr. Phillip L. Sanchez M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Mouse scratch?
Just monitor READ MORE
An ear issue?
You may have TMJ READ MORE
Is mixing vaccines ok?
You're okay. READ MORE
How do you think this COVID-19 injection would affect my heart?
You are at risk for Covid complications with your heart problems. Given your history that you just told me in the text and your family history I would think your physian would want to do a catheterization on you. Continue to take mitigation s which include distancing washing your hands and masking. Should still be vaccinated. READ MORE
Period & covid vaccine?
Shoulder pain is not related to the vaccine most likely what’s around here. Just because the inflammation inflamed the upper nerves in the abdomen which is referred to the shoulder READ MORE
is it okay to take a Maxalt Wafer?
Yes READ MORE
Post-covid pneumonia?
Most likely post viral pneumonia should get better but you may need a chest x-ray if any other symptoms occur READ MORE
HIV?
Your money things that cause increase lymph nodes and you should be worked up for them. I would seek medical advice from either a hematologist or infectious disease person and get a full work up READ MORE
Covid question?
People who are vaccinated versus non-vaccinated people when infected have a 25 times less chance of becoming severely symptomatic and 25 times less chance of going to the hospital, and 25 times less chance of icu and death. Also 100 times less chance of spreading the virus when asymptomatic. READ MORE
COVID vaccine?
Absolutely should get it READ MORE
Covid?
Usually nothing to minor symptoms. READ MORE
Do I need a rabies booster shot?
No need READ MORE
Hyper IgE to get Covid Vaccinne?
Yes you should have no problem READ MORE
Ibuprofen and the Moderna Covid vaccine?
One day READ MORE
Getting a second Covid vaccination?
Johnson and Johnson READ MORE
Can I get an additional vaccine?
JJ vaccine does not require a second vaccine. READ MORE
Persistent cough from COVID?
Cough may last up to 3weeks. Avoid irritants. Use over the counter suppressants (halls). Hydration. Elevate head when sleeping. READ MORE
Possible covid infection after fully vaccinated?
5% to 15% of people fully vaccinated can become symptomatically infected, but almost all of them do very well, plus there is still flu and other respiratory viruses around. She'll do fine. READ MORE
Covid shot side effect, 2 weeks later?
You should see your physician. Second shot should be given 3-12weeks after first shot. READ MORE
Moderna Covid 19 Vaccine?
Not at all!! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Regional and National Public Speaking -
Awards
- PRESIDENTIAL MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL and Letter of Commendation for work done in Operational Medicine and Resuscitative Medicine from the National Faculty, Military Training Network,
- Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Top doctors, 10 year award 1999-2009
- Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Top doctors, 5 year award 2010-2014
- Best Doctors Award, 2005,2006, 2007, 2008
- Patients Choice Award, 5 year award 2013
- Patients Choice Compassionate Physician 5 year Award, 2013
- Florida hospital – Med Staff Presidents Leadership Award, 2011
- STIT Award, Outstanding Teacher for Graduate Medical Education, Naval Hospital, San Diego, 1985 – 1986
Fellowships
- Naval Medical Center San Diego
Professional Society Memberships
- Infectious Diseases Society, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
Loving what he does.
Areas of research
Sepsis, immunodeficiency, antibiotic stewardshipDr. Phillip L. Sanchez M.D.'s Practice location
WINTER PARK, FL 32789Get Direction
Dr. Phillip L. Sanchez M.D.'s reviews
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