Dr. Norman Maldonado Simons

Professor

Contact Info

  • School of Medicine
    Internal Medicine Department
    Hematology & Oncology Section
    P.O. Box 365067
    San Juan, PR 00936-5067
  • 787-754-0101, Ext. 5051

Education

  • Degree: M.D. – UPR, School of Medicine, 1959
  • Degree: B.S., Interamerican University, San Germán, PR – 1955
  • INTERSHIP: D.C. General Hospital Washington, 1959-60,
  • RESIDENCY: Internal Medicine, University Hospital San Juan, PR, 1964
  • FELLOWSHIP: Hematology, University Hospital, San Juan, Puerto Rico

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Assistant Professor, University Hospital, UPR, School of Medicine – 1966

Associate Professor of Medicine – 1972

Professor of Medicine, 1978-91

Professor of Medicine (Ad Honorem) 1992-present

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Study of urinary proteins in renal diseases using immunoelectrophoresis and immunodiffusion methods.

The production of antibodies against the intestinal mucosa in rabbits by the infection of rat intestinal epithelial cells with Freunds Adjuvant. In this study, immunodifflsion and immunofluorescent techniques were used.

Study Of human chromosomes using peripheral blood cultures and direct bone marrow techniques in patients with congenital anomalies, endocrine diseases, malignant diseases, and metabolic disorders (2 1/2 years).

Clinical research in the therapy of Multiple Myeloma with particular emphasis on immunoglobulin suppression using paper electrophoresis and quantitative immunoglobulin techniques.

Immunofluorescent study of the intestinal mucosa in patients with Tropical Sprue in search of antibodies.

Clinical studies in Tropical Sprue with relation to immunology and antimicrobial therapy.

Clinical Research in Cancer Chemotherapy with emphasis in Leukemia.