
Suzanne L. Delea MD
[Pronunciation: pronounced 'DELAY']
Physician Rheumatolgist
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215 Pesetas LnSanta Barbara, CA 93110
Phone+1 623-566-3550
Fax+1 623-566-3573
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Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of MedicineFellowship, Rheumatology, 2009 - 2011
University of New Mexico School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
University of New Mexico School of MedicineClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
OR State Medical License 2011 - 2027
AZ State Medical License 2021 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 17 citationsThe outcomes and cost-effectiveness of intraarticular injection of the rheumatoid knee.Natalia R. Chavez-Chiang, Wilmer L. Sibbitt, Philip A. Band, Suzanne L. DeLea, Kye S. Park
Rheumatology International. 2012-02-01 - 61 citationsA randomized controlled trial evaluating the cost-effectiveness of sonographic guidance for intra-articular injection of the osteoarthritic knee.Wilmer L. Sibbitt, Philip A. Band, Lawrence G. Kettwich, Natalia R. Chavez-Chiang, Suzanne L. DeLea
Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2011-12-01 - 3 citationsNerve blocks at the wrist for painful injections of the palm.Wilmer L. Sibbitt, Adrian A. Michael, Janet L. Poole, Natalia R. Chavez-Chiang, Suzanne L. DeLea
Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2011-06-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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