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Dr. Jose Perez-Tirse, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist
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Dr. Jose Perez-Tirse, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease

4/5(12)
8200 SW 117th Ave Suite 208 MIami FL, 33183
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About

Dr. Jose Perez-Tirse attended the Faculty of Health Science at the Mother and Teacher Catholic University in the Dominican Republic, where he graduated with his Medical Degree in 1985. Upon relocating to the United States, Dr. Perez-Tirse completed his fellowship at Hackensack University Medical Center affiliated with the University of New Jersey, UMDNJ, and a further residency at West Suburban Hospital at West Suburban Hospital Medical Center affiliated with Northwestern University. Dr. Perez-Tirse is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and has earned the coveted title of Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and Diplomat of the American Board of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Perez-Tirse has been the Chairman of Infectious Control, Pharmacy and Therapeutics at Kendall Medical Center, and Chief and Chairman of Infectious Diseases at Kendall Regional Medical Center since 2014. He previously served as Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Nova Southeastern University from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, Dr. Perez-Tirse is the Director of SEPSIS at Kendall Regional Medical Center where he participates in protocols for Septic Shock Management. He has also participated as a member of the Medical Executive Committee and Special Committee for Ebola Outbreak Diagnosis at Kendall Regional Medical Center. Also part of medical executive committee,Chief of Infectious diseases at Select Specialty medical center. Dr. Perez-Tirse was named Top Doctor of Infectious Diseases in the Miami Metro Magazine in 1999, nominated for Who’s WHO of Entrepreneur in 1997, awarded the National Leadership Award, Honorary Co-Chairman and Physician of the Year of the National Republican Committee, and received the title of one of America’s Top Physicians for Infectious Diseases. He has participated in lectures for Bristol Myers Squibb, Abbott Laboratories, Avantis and Pharmacia and Upjohn Pharmaceutical Companies, and attributes his success to his hard work and dedication towards patient care. When he is not with patients, Dr. Perez-Tirse enjoys playing basketball, reading and time with his family

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine

Mother and Teacher Catholic University

Santiago Dominican Republic

Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud 1985

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish
Dr. Jose Perez-Tirse, MD
Dr. Jose Perez-Tirse, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Covid-19 and Meningioma?

    No contraindications for Covid vaccine, you are not receiving active virus during vaccination, not even inactivated virus. Do not give during active virus infection or febrile syndromes. READ MORE

  • Can hyperbaric oxygen therapy treat covid-19?

    May 2020, results are encouraging, but not approved yet. READ MORE

  • Is pneumonia an infectious disease?

    Yes it is an infection most pneumonia can be contained especially in someone with normal immune system. Will need antibiotics if bacterial.some pneumonia can be transmitted to family. Take precautions cover mouth and wash hands frequently, see your infections disease doctor if worse READ MORE

  • Can a shingles infection come on the buttocks and thighs?

    You can get shingles in your thigh if it follows a dermatome or a nerve track from your spine. Most lesions in your gluteus are caused by herpes simplex, especially if it is recurrent. Shingles can be confused many times with herpes simplex. READ MORE

  • Are there ways to prevent STDs?

    Yes there is, best way is the use of condoms. There are meds you can use to prevent some types of STDs. If you know your partner has herpes, can use preventive acyclovir with the use of condoms. If same sex intercourse and patient has HIV, can use truvada or descovy. Common denominator is CONDOMS. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Infectious DiseaseInternal Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -
  • Associate Professor Infectious Disease for Residency Program at Kendall Regional Medical Center -

Awards

  • America's Top Physician for Infectious Disease, 2014   
  • Miami Metro Magazine TOP DOCTOR in South Florida, Infectious Disease, 1999   
  • Who's WHO of Entrepreneur, 1997   
  • National Leadership Award, Honorary Co-Chairman, Republican Committee   
  • Physician of the Year, Physician Advisory Board, National Republican Congressional Committee   
  • Top Doctor Award 2016  
  • Top Doctor Award 2015  
  • Top Doctor Award 2014  

Fellowships

  • Infectious Disease Fellowship - Hackensack University Medical Center affiliated with the University of New Jersey, UMDNJ

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, American College of Physicians, and Dade County Medical Association

Articles and Publications

  • I have written many medical papers and articles on this subject, including a review of the cost-benefit analysis of the influenza vaccine. I have participated in lectures for Bristol Myers Squibb, Abbott Laboratories, Avantis and Pharmacia and Upjohn Pharmaceutical Companies as an expert with an international reputation.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • I attribute my success to hard work and dedicationtowards patient care.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Basketball

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine, Journal Society of Infectious Disease

Dr. Jose Perez-Tirse, MD's Practice location

8200 SW 117th Ave Suite 208 -
MIami, FL 33183
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Dr. Jose Perez-Tirse, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Infectious Disease Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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