Dr. Sandra Berdecia Tejada is an internist in Rio Piedras, PR. She diagnoses & treats a host of diseases & ailments in adult patients.
Dr. Berdecia Tejada has one office in Puerto Rico where she specializes in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Preventive Medicine.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Berdecia Tejada specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Berdecia Tejada can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Dr. Berdecia Tejada is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Berdecia Tejada is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Preventive medicine doctors specialize in predictive and preventive medicine. Dr. Berdecia Tejada is trained to educate and work side-by-side with patients to help them make choices resulting in a healthy lifestyle. This can include sticking to a nutritious diet and regular exercise regimen for optimal health. Preventive medicine can have a great effect on a patient's health by preempting future illnesses or diseases due to a healthy lifestyle and conscientious medical care.
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. Berdecia Tejada, but only those who participate in Medicare.