
Ronaldo B. Supena, MD
Internist
611 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Detroit MI, 48201About
After having spent 15 years as a member of the faculty at the University of Michigan Medical School and 22 years as a member of the faculty at Wayne State University Medical School I decided to continue to practice medicine and to serve the community by joining Detroit Community Health Connection. Since 2008 my practice has been concentrated on patients with HIV infection, sexually transmitted infections and other infectious diseases. Being the clinic director for HIV infections, I take care of little over 200 patients. With the variety of potent antiretroviral agents, 90% of my patients are doing very well despite the COVID 19 pandemic.Eighty percent of these have undetectable viral load. The number of newly diagnosed HIV patients has decreased significantly over the last few months.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1965
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Ronaldo B. Supena, MD's Expert Contributions
Covid vaccination?
Booster shot is recommended 8 months after the second shot; it is safe. READ MORE
Covid?
Ideally Covid vaccine should be administered 3 months after having had the Covid infection and should be safe. READ MORE
With the Covid-19 scare, should I make this trip?
My advice is not to make this trip. READ MORE
How long does a rabbis vaccine last?
It is implied that he had the rabies vaccine; should exposure to rabies is likely, then he should get booster dose on day 0 and day 3. READ MORE
Covid-19 vaccine?
Your complaints may not be related to the vaccine. READ MORE
Allergy to covid shot?
You can still get the Covid shot. READ MORE
The best mask to wear?
You may wear the regular paper mask but double it and insert baby wipe in between. READ MORE
Exemption?
It is safe for you to get the Covid vaccine. READ MORE
Positive test after recovery?
You do not have to be retested. It is usually two weeks after the onset of the Covid if you want to be retested. READ MORE
Tachycardia started by covid?
You may have the Long Covid; you may also need evaluation by a pulmonologist. READ MORE
Loss of movement and language from meningitis.
No additional medicine is indicated; physical therapy is indicated. READ MORE
Virus virulence?
Increase READ MORE
HIV/AIDS: Candidiasis of esophagus?
HIV POSITIVE; HIV antibody could be too low;No; She is infectious towards sex partners. Yes READ MORE
Cat bite?
Yes READ MORE
Worried?
Hardly any chance READ MORE
Getting a second Covid vaccination?
There should not be any danger other than usual side effects. Perhaps a vaccine with a different mechanism, like mRNA vaccine. READ MORE
Syphillis
YES READ MORE
How long does Lyme disease last?
Acute Lyme disease may last for few weeks and the chronic will last for a long time depends whether it causes rheumatologist or neurological complications. Antibiotic therapy with doxycycline, cephalosporins or other betalactam antibiotics. READ MORE
Should I also self quarantine from coronavirus?
No READ MORE
What safety measures should we take to keep all of us safe?
None READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Hives
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
Fellowships
- Westland Medical Center infectious disease
Fellowships
- Infectious Diseases
Professional Society Memberships
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
Teaching and speaking
- Detroit Community Health Connection
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Europe
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Clinical Infectious Disease; Annals of Internal Medicine; Lancet HIV
Ronaldo B. Supena, MD's Practice location
Woodward Corridor Family Health Center
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Get to know Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Ronaldo B. Supena, who serves patients in Detroit, Michigan.
After having spent 15 years as a member of the faculty at the University of Michigan Medical School and 22 years as a member of the faculty at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dr. Supena decided to continue to practice medicine and to serve the community by joining Detroit Community Health Connection Inc. Since 2008, his practice has been concentrated on patients with HIV infection, sexually transmitted infections and other infectious diseases.
Being a knowledgeable infectious disease specialist and the Clinic Director for HIV infections, he takes care of little over 200 patients. With the variety of potent antiretroviral agents, 90% of his patients are doing very well despite the COVID 19 pandemic. 80% of these patients have undetectable viral load.
Since opening their doors to patients back in 1988, Detroit Community Health Connection, Inc has been a leading healthcare facility for patients in the Detroit area. The providers care about the satisfaction of their patients and guarantee top of the line medical services to get them back to full health.
Regarding his educational background, Dr. Supena earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Manila, Philippines in 1965. After relocating to the United States, he went on to complete his internship, residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in infectious disease at the Westland Medical Center.
A member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Practicing medicine in Michigan, Dr. Supena is affiliated with many different medical venues, including Detroit Medical Center Harper Hospital, Detroit VA Healthcare System, and Detroit Receiving Hospital.
Infectious disease is a medical specialty dealing with prevention, the diagnosis, and treatment of infections. Infectious disease specialists provide long-term care to people with diseases that are lifelong or last for more than one year. They employ a variety of antimicrobial agents to help treat infections.
Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Supena enjoys reading. His favorite place to vacation is in Europe. His favorite professional publications are the New England Journal of Medicine, Clinical Infectious Disease, Annals of Internal Medicine, and Lancet HIV.
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