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Rafael Deliz, MD, Pulmonology, Laredo, TX, Doctors Hospital of Laredo

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Pulmonology • Laredo, TX

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease

Associate Professor of Medicine UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine

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Summary

  • Critical care and pulmonary disease medicine innovations to improve patient quality of care and outcomes, ultrasound imaging bedside, utilization of novel bio-markers and infection identification with PCR technology, open heart surgery program supporter, ECMO management, Antibiotic stewardship contributor. Sepsis improvement initiatives (newer technology in invasive hemodynamic monitoring). Pulmonary medicine consultation services to my community with interventional procedures included (bronchoscopy, EBUS, APC, chest tubes, balloon dilation bronchoplasty, rigid bronchoscopy, tracheobronchial stents, electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, transtracheal oxygen, chest tubes, catheter placement, polysomnography), Sleep medicine related to respiratory problems, Administrative experience in medical health. Electronic medical record documentation initiatives. Multidisciplinary work and family oriented environment in the Intensive Care Unit. Trauma level 3 accreditation contributor, Trauma committee member.

Education & Training

  • La Pitie-Salpitriere Hospital, Paris, France
    La Pitie-Salpitriere Hospital, Paris, FranceECMO Diploma, Extracorporeal Membrane Circulation, 2016 - 2016
  • VA Caribbean Healthcare System
    VA Caribbean Healthcare SystemFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1991 - 1993
  • VA Caribbean Healthcare System
    VA Caribbean Healthcare SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Editorial Board EC Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, London, UK, 2016
  • Special Performance Award Veterans Hospital San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1994
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Thymoma Causing Bilateral Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis  
    Hoang Bui,Jessica L.Helms,MiguelSierra-Hoffman,Mark L.Stevens,Rafael Deliz-Aguirre,Miriams T.Castro-Lainez,Rafael J.Deliz, Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 4/3/2020
  • Cocaine-Levamisole Causing ANCAS Associated Vasculitis with Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage and Crescentic Membranous Glomerulonephritis  
    Deliz,RJ; Deliz-Aguirre,R;Spicuzza,EG;Williams,JR;Sierra-Hoffman,M, EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, 9/29/2019
  • A Comatose State in Disseminated Strongyloidiasis due to an Anti-Parasitic Drug  
    Deliz,RJ;Deliz-Aguirre,R, EC Pulmlonology and Respiratory Medicine, 1/29/2019
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Committees

  • Member, Board of Governors Doctors Hospital of Laredo 2016 - 2016
  • Member, Trauma Committee Doctors Hospital of Laredo 2013 - 2016
  • Chairman, Critical Care Committee Doctors Hospital of Laredo 2009 - 2016

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Rafael Deliz, Dr. Rafael Deliz, MD, Dr. R Deliz, Dr. Rafael J Deliz