Dr. Zamora-Quezada's Specialty
- Rheumatology -
Board Certified - Internal Medicine -
Board Certified
What Is a Specialty or Area of Special Expertise?
A specialty is the branch of medicine in which a doctor has completed advanced clinical training and education. Most doctors are board certified in their specialty. To receive the best healthcare for your needs, consider choosing a doctor who specializes in your particular medical condition. A specialist will concentrate on your specific needs and will be familiar with the best treatment methods.
Read MoreA specialty is the branch of medicine in which a doctor has completed advanced clinical training and education. Most doctors are board certified in their specialty. To receive the best healthcare for your needs, consider choosing a doctor who specializes in your particular medical condition. A specialist will concentrate on your specific needs and will be familiar with the best methods of treatment.
Examples of specialists are a pediatrician who focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood; or a cardiologist who specializes in diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels.
A doctor may have more than one specialty, along with one or more subspecialties. For instance, a doctor could specialize in internal medicine and have a subspecialty in infectious disease. A subspecialty is a concentration within a specialty.
Your primary care doctor (who is often a specialist in family medicine or internal medicine) can help you choose the right type of specialist. In fact, some health insurance plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before you visit a specialist.
Common Conditions Treated by Rheumatologists
- Arthritis
- Gout
Dr. Zamora-Quezada's Education & Training
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What Is a Residency?
Residency is a medical training program that a doctor completes to gain expertise in a specialty. To receive the best healthcare for your needs, consider choosing a doctor who has completed a residency and therefore specializes in the area of your particular medical condition. A specialist will concentrate on your specific needs and will be familiar with the best treatment methods. Read MoreResidency is a medical training program that a doctor completes to gain expertise in a specialty. To receive the best healthcare for your needs, consider choosing a doctor who has completed a residency and therefore specializes in the area of your particular medical condition. A specialist will concentrate on your specific needs and will be familiar with the best treatment methods.
Examples of specialists are a pediatrician who focuses on the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood; or a cardiologist who specializes in diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels.
Residency training takes place in accredited hospitals or other healthcare facilities under the supervision of experienced doctors. Residency training lasts from three to seven years, and the exact duration varies from specialty to specialty. Residency is required for specialty board certification.
Dr. Zamora-Quezada's Background Check
Malpractice
Sanctions
Sanctions history found
Nature of Complaint:
The respondent has been the subject of disciplinary action in another state. The Texas Medical Board has reprimanded the respondent.
Action Taken:
It is hereby Ordered that the respondent is issued a Letter of Reprimand.
Board Actions
Board action history found
Nature of Complaint:
The physician ordered excessive laboratory tests and imaging studies for multiple patients without adequate justification or documentation.
Action Taken:
The physician has entered into an Agreed Order with the Texas Medical Board subject to the following terms and conditions:
- The physician has been issued a Public Reprimand by the board.
- The physician's practice shall be monitored by a board designated monitor.
- The physician shall implement any recommendations submitted by his monitor as directed by the Compliance Division.
- The physician's practice within ninety days shall be subject to an evaluation of the physician's business office operations by the Texas Medical Association billing and collections assessment consultant or other independent auditor with expertise in medical billing codes.
- The physician within one year shall successfully complete ten hours each of board approved continuing medical education in ethics, medical recordkeeping, and appropriate billing and coding.
- The physician within one year shall pay an administrative penalty in the amount of $30,000.00 to the board.
Dr. Zamora-Quezada's Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish