MariaEugeniaSuarez-AlmazorMD

Chief, Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of General Internal Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine; Deputy Department Chair (Research), Department of General Internal Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine; Barnts Family Distinguished Professor, Department of General Internal Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Office
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 713-792-6161

Education & Training

University of Buenos AiresClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
TX State Medical License 2006 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACR) American College of Rheumatology

Clinical Trials

Interaction Between Patient and Healthcare Provider: Response to Acupuncture in Knee Osteoarthritis Start of enrollment: 2002 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Enhancing Knowledge Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs) Start of enrollment: 2009 Jan 01
Completed
Understanding Patient's Knowledge and Use of Acetaminophen Start of enrollment: 2008 Dec 19
Active, not recruiting
Diabetic Treatment Adherence Start of enrollment: 2011 Mar 01
Completed
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

625 citations
Immune-related adverse events of checkpoint inhibitors.
Manuel Ramos-Casals, Julie R. Brahmer, Margaret K. Callahan, Alejandra Flores-Chávez, Niamh M. Keegan
Nature Reviews. Disease Primers. 2020-05-07
76 citations
Use of Lumbar Radiographs for the Early Diagnosis of Low Back Pain: Proposed Guidelines Would Increase Utilization
Maria E. Suarez-Almazor, Elaine Belseck, Anthony S. Russell, John V. Mackel
JAMA. 1997-06-11
121 citations
Calcium and vitamin D for corticosteroid‐induced osteoporosis
Joanne Homik, Maria E. Suarez-Almazor, Beverley Shea, Ann Cranney, George A. Wells
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 1998-04-27

Authored Content

Myositis as an Adverse Event of Immune Checkpoint Blockade for Cancer TherapyMay 2018
Myositis as an Adverse Event of Immune Checkpoint Blockade for Cancer TherapyMay 2018
Myositis as an Adverse Event of Immune Checkpoint Blockade for Cancer TherapyMay 2018

Press Mentions

For Men on ADT, Checking Bone Density May Thwart FracturesApril 1st, 2022
With Autoimmunity, Checkpoint Inhibitors Can Be UsedAugust 14th, 2019
Immune‐Related Adverse Events with the Use of Checkpoint Inhibitors for Immunotherapy of CancerJanuary 14th, 2017

Grant Support

Outcomes Research In Rheumatic Diseases: A Mentoring ProgramNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2011
Adaptation Of Consumer Guides For Patients With Low Health LiteracyAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2010
Patient Awareness And Consumer Education Research Cente*Agency For Healthcare Research And Quality2006–2010
Cognitive Behavioral Determinants In Knee ReplacementNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2007
Treatment Adherence In Minorities With Rheumatic DiseaseNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006
Patient Awareness And Consumer Education Research Cente*Agency For Healthcare Research And Quality2006
Treatment Adherence In Minorities With Rheumatic DiseaseNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2002–2006
Patient-Provider Interaction &Response To AcupunctureNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2005
Cognitive Behavioral Determinants In Knee ReplacementNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2003–2005
Patient-Provider Interaction &Response To AcupunctureNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2002–2005
Health Values &Preferences In OsteoarthritisAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2000–2002