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Diego Peralta Rojas, MD, Infectious Disease, El Paso, TX

DiegoPeralta RojasMD MS, MPH, FACP(He/Him)

Infectious Disease El Paso, TX

HIV/AIDS Medicine, Microbiology, STD Medicine

Staff Physician | Infectious Diseases | El Paso VA Health Care System | Specialty Clinic

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  • Office

    5001 N Piedras St
    El Paso, TX 79930
    Phone+1 915-564-6100

Summary

  • Dr. Diego Peralta is an Infectious Diseases specialist in El Paso, TX, and is affiliated with the El Paso VA Health Care System. He received his medical degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador and has been in practice for 15 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in HIV/AIDS, Microbiology, and STDs and is experienced in infective endocarditis, Coccidioidomycosis, bone and joint Infections, medical education, vaccines, and bacteremia.

Education & Training

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonMPH, Customized Program , 2016 - 2022
  • Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M UniversityMS, Education for Health Care Professionals, 2016 - 2021
  • Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M UniversityCertificate, Education for Health Care Professionals, 2016 - 2019
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2013 - 2015
  • Texas Tech University (Permian Basin)
    Texas Tech University (Permian Basin)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2011
  • Texas Tech University (Permian Basin)
    Texas Tech University (Permian Basin)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2009
  • Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
    Pontifical Catholic University of EcuadorClass of 2002, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • Inactive
    Inactive, CA 2012 - 2015
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
  • ECFMG
    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical GraduatesECFMG
  • International Credential Advantage Package
    World Education Services International Credential Advantage Package

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Phi Kappa Phi Texas A&M University
  • Fellow American College of Physicians
  • Physician's Recognition Award American Medical Association

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A case of spinal epidural abscess due to Streptococcus bovis associated with benign colonic hyperplastic polyps  
    Ghafouri SR, Fadah K, Wahdatyar I, Ghafoori SS, Guvvala S, Peralta DP, El Paso Physician, 2021
  • COVID-19 Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis: A Pandemic Superinfection  
    Sureen A, Peralta DP, Clin Infect Immun, 2021
  • Pericardial Cyst  
    Peralta DP, Chang AY, Consultant360.com, 11/19/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Feline Fury: Recurrent abscesses due to Pasteurella multocida
    Duvvuru SR, Duggal S, Kattamuri L, Rojas A, Peralta DP, Mayo Clinic Practical Integrative Medicine: Renew, Rejuvenate, Inspire & Connect 2024, Orlando, Florida, 3/7/2024
  • Lethal B Virus Infections Linked to Monkey Bites
    Duvvuru SR, Duggal S, Kattamuri L, Rojas A, Peralta DP, Mayo Clinic Practical Integrative Medicine: Renew, Rejuvenate, Inspire & Connect 2024, Orlando, Florida, 3/7/2024
  • Double the Headache: A Case of Meningococcal Meningitis and Bacteremia
    Barsi Z, Trivedi B, Del Pozo E, Massebo E, Valles Gamez R, Padilla O, Didia C, Peralta DP, 2023 Texas ACP Annual Meeting, South Padre Island, Texas, 10/27/2023
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish