Biography
Dr Izquierdo came to Univeristy of New Mexico in 1988. Since then he has been taking care of High-Risk Pregnancies of our State. He has developed special interest in the prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies by ultrasound. Currently, he works with our learners in teaching obstetrical ultrasound as well the evaluation of fetal conditions. His work has led to multiple publications in various peer reviewed journals.
Personal Statement
My major interest in this subspecialty is to offer patients the alternative of Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Anomalies and the diagnosis and management of fetal growth disorders. Fetal Cardiology is my passion and I always look forward into the education of medical students, residents and fellows in this discipline.
Areas of Specialty
Ultrasound Education
Fetal Anomalies
Prenatal Diagnosis.
Achievements & Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
Merit Award for Medical Services in Underdeveloped Rural Areas of Puerto Rico, 1980
Outstanding Contributions to Medical Student Education, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 2013-2014
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Fellow
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Fellow
Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (Perinatal Obstetricians), Active Member
American College of Physician Executives, Member
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Courses Taught
Izquierdo LA, Martin D, Gonzalez JL, Kelley P, Miller A, Alverson D, Nicklaus P. Curet LB. A multidisciplinary approach in the management of a fetus with anterior cervicomediastinal cystic hygroma. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, District VIII and IX, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1996.
Izquierdo LA, Martin D, Gonzalez JL, Gilson GJ, Gardner MO, Rappaport V, Urquhart ST, Curet LB. Analysis of expectant versus active management in patients with
Severe Preeclampsia between 24-34 weeks of gestation. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, District VIII and IX. Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1996.
Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Tolaymat L, Martin D, Romaguera R, Guillaume JM, Izquierdo LA. Prenatal diagnosis of caudal regression syndrome in the first trimester. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine-Annual Convention, Nashville, Tennessee, 2002.
Izquierdo LA, Cotter AM, Jacques E. Evaluation of fetal tumors by maximization of fetal ultrasound techniques. South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Boca Raton, Florida, 2004
Blue NR, Dale A, Izquierdo LA. Does Prenatal Ultrasound Predict Small for Gestational Age among Neonates with Cardiac Anomalies? American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Orlando, Florida, 2017
Dale A, Blue NR, Murray-Krezan, Izquierdo LA. Growth Restriction Among Fetuses with Cardiac Anomalies. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Orlando, Florida, 2017.
Research and Scholarship
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Contributing Author to Dr. Ralph Wynn's Obstetrics and Gynecology The Clinical Core, 5th Edition, Lea Febiger, 1992.
Contributing Author to Rossi, Simon, Moss and Gould's Principles of Transfusion Medicine, 2nd Edition, Williams and Wilkins, Chapter 13, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, 1996.
Contributing Author to Wallis Textbook of Women's Health, Lippincott-Raven, Chapter 118, Cesarean Section, 1998.
Izquierdo L: Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis. Neonatology/Perinatology Newsletter. University of New Mexico Hospital. February 1989.
Izquierdo L: Perinatal Grief. Neonatology/Perinatology Newsletter. University of New Mexico Hospital, July 1989.
Abuhamad A. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: a practical approach, 2014. Translation to Spanish language.
Izquierdo L: Case 24 “Sickle Cell Disease” in Meriwether KV and England J, Obstetrics and Gynecology Morning Report: beyond the pearls. Elsevier 2018