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Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD

(81 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Professional interests include: heart palpitations, rheumatoid lung disease, mechanical ventilation, and more.

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

(954) 659-5450

Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD is a pulmonologist in Weston, FL specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

Some issues Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD can help you with:

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:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

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.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	400
hospital care	167
inpatient care	167
pulmonary testing	308

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	34
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	52
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	22

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	53
Hispanic	95
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	83
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	21

doctor visit	478
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
pulmonary testing	412

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	670
Black	72
Hispanic	184
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	118
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

doctor visit	523
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
pulmonary testing	350

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	37
Hispanic	110
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	65
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

doctor visit	517
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
preventive care	10
pulmonary testing	265
vaccines	10

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	46
Hispanic	107
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	74
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

chronic care	38
doctor visit	734
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
preventive care	62
pulmonary testing	478
vaccines	62

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	57
Hispanic	121
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	67
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

chronic care	86
doctor visit	804
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
preventive care	25
pulmonary testing	359
vaccines	25

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	57
Hispanic	125
Asian	12
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	84
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

doctor visit	646
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
preventive care	51
pulmonary testing	92
vaccines	51

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	41
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	50
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	21

doctor visit	1295
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
pulmonary testing	634

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Weston, FL were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and chronic care.

bronchoscopy	12
chronic care	62
doctor visit	658
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
preventive care	37
pulmonary testing	359
vaccines	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	328
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	91
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	175
85 and over	59
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	205

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	21
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	16
Dementia	9

Education & Training

She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic Florida. She is certified by the Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Cleveland Clinic Florida (2008)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 81 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Weston, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nydia Patricia Martinez Galvis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
United Therapeutics Corporation	$7,636 TYVASO $184	ORENITRAM $39	REMODULIN $15	$7,398
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,228 OFEV $967	STIOLTO $26	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $25	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $25	$184
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$729 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $396	ANORO $151	NUCALA $90	ANORO ELLIPTA $70	BREO $22
Genentech USA, Inc.	$397 Esbriet $397
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$296 Nuedexta $197	ONZETRA Xsail $99
Other	$1,108 ACTHAR $308	Prolastin-C $194	VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $100	XOLAIR $95	DUPIXENT $83	Other $327

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$6,200
Food and Beverage	$4,256
Travel and Lodging	$849
Education	$90

Biography

Dr. Nydia Martinez Galvis, who practices in Weston, FL, is a medical specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. Dr. Martinez Galvis's areas of expertise include pneumothorax, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and heart palpitations. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She trained at Cleveland Clinic Florida for her residency. She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.