
Dr. Dr. Luz E. Pratt Peguero, MD
Internist
2201 North Shore Road Hadley New York, 12835About
Dr. Luz Pratt Peguero is an internist practicing in Hadley, New York. Dr. Pratt Peguero specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Pratt Peguero provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
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Education and Training
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) MD
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Board Eligible
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Patient's Choice Award, 2010, 2011
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
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Get to know Internist Dr. Luz E. Pratt Peguero, who serves patients in the states of Florida and New York.
Dr. Peguero is a well-versed internist with a focus on the medical treatment of adults. She is trained to solve diagnostic problems, manage severe long-term illnesses, and help patients with multiple, complex chronic conditions.
Licensed to practice medicine in both Florida and New York, she is affiliated with Cape Coral Hospital, Physicians Regional-Pine Ridge Hospital, and St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam.
In the Dominican Republic, Dr. Peguero graduated with her medical degree from the School of Medicine of the National University of Pedro Henríquez Ureña in 1988. She then relocated to Puerto Rico, performing her internship and residency in internal medicine at Hospital Damas in 1989 and 1992, respectively.
Staying up to date in her field, the doctor is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
With over 35 years of experience in the medical field, some of Dr. Peguero’s accomplishments include Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2011, 2010) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2014).
On a more personal note, she is fluent in English and Spanish.
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