Dr. Susan E. Pacheco, MD is an allergist in Houston, TX specializing in adult allergy & immunology and pediatric allergy & immunology. She graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Susan E. Pacheco, MD is affiliated with Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC).
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Susan E. Pacheco, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1985. She completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1985)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1990)
Board Certification: American Board of Allergy and Immunology
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Susan E. Pacheco, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Susan E. Pacheco, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.
According to our sources, Dr. Susan E. Pacheco, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Susan E. Pacheco, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Susan E. Pacheco, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Susan E. Pacheco, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Genentech USA, Inc. |
$119
$119 |
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| Pfizer Inc. |
$77
PAXLOVID $58 |
COMIRNATY $19 |
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| GENZYME CORPORATION |
$41
DUPIXENT $23 |
$18 |
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| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$23
TEZSPIRE $23 |
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| Grifols USA, LLC |
$22
Xembify $22 |
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| Other |
$127
FENSOLVI $20 |
Triptodur $18 |
Ilaris $16 |
BioTherapeutics - GAMMAGARD-KIOVIG $15 |
Actimmune $15 |
Other $43 |
| Food and Beverage | $409 |
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Dr. Susan Pacheco practices pediatric allergy & immunology and adult allergy & immunology. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans and a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Pacheco's areas of clinical interest consist of immunodeficiency and asthma. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Pacheco is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry. She is conversant in Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with UT Physicians and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. Her practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Physicians.