Dr. Pedro Yapor is a neurologist in San Juan, PR. He works with patients whose issues relate to the nervous system, such as epilepsy or Parkinson's disease.
Dr. Yapor has one office in Puerto Rico where he specializes in Neurology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord and other parts of the nervous system may cause neurological disorders. Dr. Pedro Yapor treats these disorders by performing or issuing tests, scans and arriving at a diagnosis. The diagnosis is crucial for creating a treatment plan for a patient, which might include medication management, various therapies, and lifestyle changes.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Yapor provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Yapor may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Yapor specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Yapor can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Yapor, but only those who participate in Medicare.