About
Dr. Daniel Perez is a board-certified internist and infectious disease specialist practicing in Plantation, Florida. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Health Science Institute in Medellin, Colombia in 1989. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Danbury Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, where he was selected as Chief Resident in 1996-1997. He then pursued a Clinical Post-doctoral Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, finishing in 1999.
Dr. Perez holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and infectious diseases. He earned the FACP designation from the American College of Physicians. Since 2002, he has served as an attending physician at Westside Regional Medical Center, where he sits on the Medical Executive Committee and holds membership on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Infection Control Committees. He also served as Vice Chief of Staff and as Chief of Staff between 2013 and 2015. His clinical interests center on travel medicine, oncology and chemotherapy complications, and immune-deficiency states. He conducts appointments in both English and Spanish. He believes that good medicine depends on a partnership between doctor and patient, built on trust and respect that is earned over time.
Education & Training
Medical School
Health Science Institute, Medellin, Colombia - Doctorate of Medicine 1989
Residency
Internal Medicine, Danbury Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, Danbury, CT (1993-1996); Chief Resident (1996-1997)
Fellowship
Clinical Post-doctoral Fellow, Infectious Diseases, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY (1997-1999)
Additional Training
Internship: Danbury Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, Danbury, CT (1992-1993)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Perez right for?
Dr. Perez is a strong fit for adults in Western Broward County who want a primary care physician with deep specialist expertise. Patients managing complex or difficult-to-diagnose infectious conditions benefit directly from his fellowship training and dual board certification. He also serves patients with travel medicine needs, immune-deficiency conditions, or complications from oncology treatment. His practice suits patients who value an ongoing, trust-based relationship with a physician who knows their full medical history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Perez specializes in internal medicine and infectious diseases. He treats conditions including cellulitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and immune-deficiency states. He also manages oncology and chemotherapy complications and provides expertise in travel medicine.
Yes. Dr. Perez holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, covering both internal medicine and infectious diseases. He also carries the FACP designation from the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Perez earned his medical degree from the Health Science Institute in Medellin, Colombia. He completed his internship and residency at Danbury Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed a post-doctoral fellowship in infectious diseases at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Yes. Dr. Perez accepts infectious disease consultations for patients referred by other physicians. He evaluates and treats infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Many internal medicine physicians in Western Broward County refer their most complex cases to his office.
Yes. Dr. Perez conducts appointments in both English and Spanish, making his practice accessible to Spanish-speaking patients throughout Western Broward County.
Dr. Perez serves as an attending physician at both Westside Regional Medical Center and Memorial Hospital West. At Westside Regional, he holds membership on the Medical Executive Committee, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and the Infection Control Committee.
Dr. Perez believes that effective medicine depends on a real partnership between doctor and patient. He builds that partnership on mutual trust and respect earned over time. He rejects one-size-fits-all approaches and tailors each wellness plan to the individual patient.
Yes. Travel medicine is one of Dr. Perez's core clinical interests. He helps patients prepare for international travel and can assist in coordinating care with local hospitals or providers when a patient needs urgent attention away from home.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026