Dr. Judith Pineda-Palma

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dr. Judith Pineda-Palma is a hematologist specialized in diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases of the blood and blood-producing organs. The doctor opened her private practice in Guatemala City in 2014 and is the expert hematology consultant on call with the major hospitals and laboratories in the country.

Blood-related issues might include anemia, coagulation disorder, iron deficiency, thrombosis, hemophilia, or leukemia, a cancer of the bone marrow and lymphatic system. If your laboratory tests show a blood count that is either very high or very low, Dr. Judith Pineda is the specialist to visit for an in-depth evaluation and for the treatment plan that will keep your blood nourishing your body as it should for optimal health.

Your symptoms might be confusing or seemingly unrelated at first, but if you have concerns about persistent pain or fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes, pale skin, or unexpected weight loss, then you should visit Dr. Pineda for a check-up. You will be welcomed with a sincere smile and genuine dedication to finding a solution together by listening carefully, just like a new friend.

She says, “It’s important to find a doctor with the skills and attitude that are best for you. Every doctor/patient relationship goes both ways. Doctors want the right patients, knowing that their training and experience are most appropriate to benefit them, and we need to be sure that the treatment plan makes sense to you, and everyone involved. There are doctors for every personality so find one who fits for you.”

With a coordinated plan and globally recognized protocols, she can identify malfunctions in the organs that produce blood, such as the spleen, lymphoid tissues, and bone marrow with a blood smear that is investigated under a microscope or by automated digital systems.

Dr. Pineda has the latest diagnostic technology available at the Integra Medical Center: pathology, CT (computed tomography), chemistry, genetic diagnosis, and blood testing are all to the highest global quality standards. She says that medications and antigen immunotherapy are continually evolving and improving, giving better success rates than we had just a few years ago. The ultimate “secret weapon” for every patient of Integra Cancer Institute is the multi-disciplinary board that is re-defining the concept of collaboration between experts for patient diagnosis and disease management from various viewpoints.

She is proud to work together with the entire Integra Cancer Institute team of professionals. Dr. Pineda tells us, “No doctor knows everything, so we work as a team knowing there is strength in unity. Everyone needs support, even in their own field.”

When biopsy results indicate a problem, you can trust Dr. Pineda to communicate truthfully, and gently, with evidence of facts, and in an empathetic manner. She is always cheerful and optimistic, noting that “Yes, some news is just ugly, but I assure you that in 100% of cases, we can always do something to improve quality of life, even if the long-term prognosis was not what you expected.”

So yes, ask your questions and voice your uncertainty because the doctor says there is nothing off limits when we’re talking about your health and your future. She says that kindness and understanding are contagious and serve to create a mutual bond of trust. In Dr. Judith Pineda’s clinic, you’ll find a safe and respectful environment to share your concerns and find relief.