Anthony Richard Flores MD MPH, PhD
Edward Claiborne Stahlman Chair in Pediatrics Professor of Pediatrics Director, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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3601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232
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Summary
- Dr. Anthony Flores is a Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist based in Nashville, TN. He completed his medical education at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2006, followed by a residency and fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Baylor College of Medicine. He is currently the Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His research work has been published in several reputable journals, including The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Infection and Immunity, and Nature Communications. In 2020, he was recognized as a Fellow by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.
Education & Training
Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2008 - 2012- Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)Residency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2009
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2010 - 2025
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, 2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- An Unusual Cause of Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis: A Case Report.Amna AlSaihati, Morcos Hanna, Anthony R Flores, Claire E Bocchini, Debra L Palazzi
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2025-01-01 - LiaR-dependent gene expression contributes to antimicrobial responses in group A.Luis Alberto Vega, Misú Sanson-Iglesias, Piyali Mukherjee, Kyle D Buchan, Gretchen Morrison
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 2024-12-05 - 1 citationsIncreasing Incidence of Streptococcus anginosus Group Intracranial Infections Associated With Sinusitis, Otitis Media, and Mastoiditis in Children.Elisabeth A Hoyer, Marritta Joseph, James Dunn, Howard L Weiner, Amy Dimachkieh
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2024-08-01
Press Mentions
Invasive Group a Strep Data Show Pandemic Lockdowns Helped Create More Virulent StrainApril 3rd, 2025- Safe Medicine Alternatives to Children’s Tylenol, Amoxicillin, Tamiflu Amid ShortageDecember 13th, 2022
- RSV Is Surging: What We Know About This Common and Surprisingly Dangerous VirusNovember 4th, 2022
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