Dr. Maria Montes de Oca

Dr. Maria Montes de Oca, MD, PhD

Dr. Maria Montes de Oca is a pulmonologist at Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela. She is known for COPD.

Professor Montes de Oca is a pulmonologist at the Hospital Universitario de Caracas and Universidad Central de Venezuela. She has been a leader in the PLATINO study of COPD in Latin America and has served on the GOLD Science Committee.

About Dr. Maria Montes de Oca – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Maria Montes de Oca, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: COPD; COPD epidemiology in Latin America; muscle dysfunction in COPD
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine, Universidad Central de Venezuela; Pulmonologist, Hospital Universitario de Caracas
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Spanish and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Female
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Universidad Central de Venezuela
• Address: Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Ciudad Universitaria, Caracas, Venezuela (address being confirmed)
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: ucv.ve
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Maria Montes de Oca:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema
• COPD flare-ups (exacerbations)
• COPD in women and non-smokers

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and PhD: Institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Pulmonology (Venezuelan specialist qualification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Venezuelan Medical Federation / Colegio de Médicos register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Universidad Central de Venezuela; Hospital Universitario de Caracas

Insurance

Care at university hospitals in Venezuela is public; private clinics charge directly or bill private insurance. Confirm costs and coverage with the clinic.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Investigator in the PLATINO Latin American COPD study
• Member of the GOLD Science Committee
• Leadership roles in the Latin American Thoracic Association (ALAT)

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• GOLD (goldcopd.org) committee listings
• Universidad Central de Venezuela
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Maria Montes de Oca known for?

Dr. Maria Montes de Oca is known for COPD.

Where does Dr. Maria Montes de Oca practice?

She practices at Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela.

What conditions does Dr. Maria Montes de Oca treat?

She focuses on COPD.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Maria Montes de Oca?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Universidad Central de Venezuela before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Hospital Universitario de Caracas.