MD, MSc
Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago, Dominican Republic
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I am David de Luna, a specialist in Infectious Diseases with over 14 years of clinical experience. I currently serve as Secretary of the Dominican Society of Infectiology and previously held the position of Coordinator of Publications for the Pan American Association of Infectology. My professional journey has been dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, as well as the development of comprehensive infection control programs in healthcare settings.
At the Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS), I am the Director of the Infectious Diseases Service and Coordinator of the Hospital Infection Control Program. I have also served as Head of the Infectious Diseases Department in two public health centers, where I led the creation of infection control units. Alongside my clinical responsibilities, I am a part-time professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), where I teach Infectiology and Clinical Microbiology, guiding future physicians through both academic and practical training.
My career includes active participation in professional societies, research in healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance, and clinical epidemiology, as well as presenting scientific work at national and international conferences. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Hospital Infection Control, with a focus on implementing prevention programs in public hospitals across the Dominican Republic.
Beyond the clinical and academic sphere, I am passionate about science communication. I host Infectoteam, a podcast aimed at raising awareness about health and infectious diseases for the general public. I also manage a hyperbaric medicine service that supports patients with chronic wounds, post-surgical recovery, and performance optimization for athletes. My vision is to bridge scientific evidence with clear, accessible communication to create a lasting impact in both the medical community and society at large.