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Dr. Cándido L. Otero, MD

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

1687 Nw Hopper St Roseburg OR, 97470 Show map

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Dr. Candido L. Otero is a retired pathologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Otero is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Otero did two Fellowships, the first Fellowship was Cytopathology, the study of the cell, at Shans Jacksonville, Florida and the second Felllowship, Oncological Surgical Pathology, was done at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Otero can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Otero may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.

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Cándido L. Otero Medical Doctor 1962

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Male English, Spanish

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The significant of hydrogen atom in the human life.
Hydrogen (H) is the simplest element in the universe. Everything is not made of hydrogen in the universe. However, the elemental mass fraction of hydrogen in the universe is approximately seventy three point nine percent (73.9 %), so almost nothing can get by without a hydrogen molecule in the...
Why to do or not to do autopsies
Autopsies are a diagnostic procedure that gives the families more information about disease processes that caused the patient's demise. It can identify an unknown primary malignancy not taken into consideration as cause of the death. In addition, pathology performs a more thorough examination that...
Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow. It reduces the capacity of the body to fight infection. Many types of leukemia exist such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphoblastic leukemia. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a...
The Atom
We are fragments of universal light energy, the undetermined consciousness, sub-atomic particles which are creator of the atom. They becomes a determined consciousness, which is the creator of our state of being, and is what and who we are in the universe. We are all entangled with everything...
Intra-ductal Papilloma of the breast
Intraductal PapillomaIntraductal papilloma is a small noncancerous (benign) tumor that grows in the milk ducts of the breast. Abnormal nipple discharge may be identified and most of the time is not associated with lactation. A single papilloma does not raise the risk of breast cancer unless there...
Laboratory Results and Opinion
Laboratory results are variable. They depend on what type of result your physician is looking for based on your symptoms of sign your are presenting at the time of you visit. The laboratory medicine, pathology is composed of two main branches, anatomical pathology(body parts), and clinical...
Consciousness
What is Consciousness? This is an interesting topic to discuss since everyone has different opinions about the issue. The truth is that consciousness is subjective and unique to each and everyone. Consciousness is the individual awareness of your unique thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations and...
Do you know who and what we are!
Are we matter or not? The majority of us believe that what you see is what it is and nothing else. We are entangled with the Universe where we all come from. In other words we are energy originated from the sub-atomic particle which are the backbone of the Atom. Let me start from the DNA. The DNA is...
How to listen to your body before its too late
Our body is a secret tabernacle that we need to understand in other to move on in our life experience here on earth. Most of the times we don't pay attention to the subtle massage which is spoken coming from deep in our being. There are many examples that I can tell you but it's you the one who...

Please help me interpret my AST and ALT lab results?
ALT stand for alanine transaminase is a liver enzyme as well as AST which strands for aspartate transaminase. High level of alt represents liver damage form hepatitis, infection, cirrhosis, liver cancer as well as other liv er diseases. The normal range is 7 – 55uj/L (units per liter) but varies depending on the laboratory. Increasing fiber intake, reducing saturated fats and processed food, and eating vegetable and fruits would help to reduce and repair the liver function. Obviously, when you stopped the alcohol consumption was a great decision. AST strands for aspartate transaminase. Increase AST has the same connotation as ALT. Elevation means liver injury and disease. And the AST/ALT ratio is an indicator for hepatocellular injury. A typical ast/alt ratio is less than 1. Sometimes minor increments in ast/alt ratio are seen with vigorous exercise and skeletal muscle injury. The four warning signs of liver damage are skin and eyes that appear yellow, abdominal pain and swelling, itchy skin, chronic fatigue, dark urine color. I recommend to you to see a Hepatologist, a doctor specialized on liver diseases. Please go and see him/she and they will help you. Thank you. READ MORE
Do I have leukemia?
To diagnose a patient with leukemia, a battery of tests needs to be done. Patients with acute and chronic leukemia may come with a white blood cell count into the 100,000-400,000 range. The RBC need to be analyzed and a bone marrow biopsy could be necessary to be done for final diagnosis. Increase white blood cells could be an infectious process. You need to contact your Healthcare provider and preferable for him/her to refer you to a Hematologist to further rule out your diagnosis. There are many differential diagnoses for increase white blood cells. Please, find a hematologist. Thank you. READ MORE
How closely related are Covid-19 & TB?
Staphylococcus is a bacterium that live on our skin. When anyone of us have a cut on the skin, there is always a chance to get and infection, not only topical but in the blood. That’s why a thorough cleaning of the skin is necessary immediately after you get a cut. Now, if you have a decreased immune system due to other diseases, an infection with any bacteria can spread faster in the blood and the immune system is bombarded with a greater bacterial load and therefore a greater infectious process. No, they are not related to COVID or TB. Remember, our skin is our protector from all bacterial, viruses, and any other microbial offender’s. Thank you. READ MORE
What is the ideal PSA level for 50 years old?
The median PSA for a 50 y/o individual ranges from 0.6 to 0.7 ng/ml. A PSA greater than 2.5 ng/ml is considered abnormal. High prostate PSA levels could mean different things. They include infection (prostatitis), enlarge prostate or benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH), rise with age, and even though cancer is one of the differential diagnoses, is not the only diagnosis. Things that reduce prostate PSA levels are plant-based diet, stress management, anti-inflammatory supplements, low fat dairy products, consider quitting cigarette smoking, and exercise. Thank you. READ MORE
What anesthesia is selected for a liver biopsy?
You will receive a local anesthetic at the biopsy site. Sometimes, general anesthesia depending on the type of lesion. Liver biopsies results usually takes from 12 to 24 hours even a week, depending on the findings an any additional tests that might be needed to be performed for the final diagnosis. Thank you. READ MORE
Can the COVID vaccine affect my semen levels?
No, There was a blind study where individual taking the COVIG vaccine and the same amount of individual without the vaccine. They found normal levels of sperm count on both groups. An insignificant decrease in motility was observed in some people. But this different did not affect the fertility on those participants. Thank you. READ MORE
Can you fix high creatinine levels?
A needle or transbronchial lung biopsy is performed under light sedation and local anesthesia. Any procedure has their risk, however, the risk of lung biopsy is relatively low. You will be awake during the procedure. For open lung biopsy you will get general anesthesia. Thank you. READ MORE
What anesthesia is best for thyroid biopsy?
For an FNA procedure (Fine needle aspiration biopsy) local anesthesia isn’t needed. Sometimes there is a minimal discomfort. Now, if you are having an open biopsy, you will get general anesthesia and be asleep during the procedure. Please, ask your doctor. Thank you. READ MORE
Is prostate biopsy risky?
Any surgical procedure has their risk. the main thing that happens after a probate biopsy is pain in the area between the anus and the scrotum is common from few days to several weeks. Also, blood in the urine can be found for a few days to few weeks. Fever, pain or burning sensation during urination could be an indication of infection. Consult your healthcare provider. Thank you. READ MORE
When will I get results from a prostate biopsy?
The prostate biopsies results can take from several days to 2 – 3 weeks. It all depends on the pathology findings and what additional stains and tests needs to be performed for the final diagnosis. Thank you. READ MORE
How long do colonoscopy pathology results take?
Usually 12 - 48 hours. depending on the findings and if there are additional tests and staining to be performed on the tissues obtained from the procedure. READ MORE
Do you need general anesthesia for a liver biopsy?
You will receive a local anesthetic at the biopsy site. Sometimes, general anesthesia depending on the type of lesion. READ MORE
How long do you stay in hospital after a kidney biopsy?
All depend on the patient. Some patients recover faster than other. But this is a simple procedure. Most likely you are not going to hav e problems and your recovery would be fast. Most of the time you should be allowed to leave the next day. Thank you. READ MORE
Do you get general anesthesia for a colon biopsy?
Yes, is important for a thorough examination. Make sure that you follow the instructions before the procedure. READ MORE
What time of day is best for the PSA test?
An y time. Make sure you don't have sexual activity at least a week before the test. READ MORE
How can I reduce my creatinine levels?
To reduce creatinine levels; don't take supplement containing creatinine, eat more fiber, reduce protein intake, talk to you healthcare provider, lower salt intakeAvoid NSAID pills. Avoid smoking, limit alcohol intake. Drink water is a faster way to lower creatinine. and finally talk to your provider for guidance. Thank you. READ MORE
What sedation is best for a liver biopsy?
Usually they use Midazolam sedation for liver biopsy. Also Loca anesthesia with 1% - 2% lidocaine. Thank you. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for prostate needle biopsy?
general Anesthesia. READ MORE
How long does prostate biopsy pain last?
That's depend on your state of mind. It didn't bother me at all when I had it. However, everyone have a different pain threshold. Be positive is not going to bother you either. thank you. READ MORE
How long does it take to get PSA test results?
It takes 24 to 48 hrs. or one to two weeks. it depends on the findings and additional staining needed to render a diagnosis. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Anatomical and Clinical PathologyCytopathologyOncological Surgical Pathology

Faculty Titles & Positions

Chief of Pathology & Diagnostics VA Healthcare System - Roseburg Oregon 2004 - 2009
Chief of Diagnostics & Acting Chief of Staff VA Healthcare System - Roseburg Oregon 2008 - 2009
Chief of Pathology & Diagnostics VA Healthcare System - West Texas VA 2009 - 2014
Chief of Pathology & Diagnostics & Acting Chief of Staff VA Healthcare System - West Texas VE 2011 - 2014
Medical Retirement due to Leukemia From: West Texas VA 2014 - Present
Leukemia Remission Florida 2018 - Present
Individual Investigational Research in Quantum Physics and Metaphysic Florida 2018 - Present
Writter - Book in Process to be Published - Title: Do You Know Who We Are! Newman Springs Publishing Co. 2023 - Present

Professional Memberships

American Medical Association
American Society of Cytopathology

Fellowships

Moffit Cancer Center Tampa Fl

What do you attribute your success to?

positive frame of thinking. always do something for the good of yourself and others. A positive attitude can move mountains.

Areas of research

Individual Research Study in Quantum Physics and Metaphysics. A book is in the process to be published. The title of the book is: "Do You Know Who We Are" The manuscript is in revision by Newman Spring Publishing Co.

My goal in writing this humble and informative pages, is to make you aware of who you are, and realize that everything and anything you’ve learned about life is a concept that can disappear the same very moment that it cames into existence. The universe as we know it, is only a creation of our consciousness. The only tangible concept are our thoughts that lights up as a bright light bulb, whenever we accept them, but they can disappear just at once when we aren’t conscious about it. The creation of consciousness is like a small light in the horizon that if you are not paying attention, you do not see it and your life will be the same as it had been since you were born, influenced by your surroundings and everyone in your circle, instead of being created by you.

Humanity and life are not a complicated issue if we follow the Universal law and apply it. But first, since we do not come to this material world with instructions or guidance to complete our mission of life, we need to find the purpose of our terrestrial life deep in ourselves to accomplish our mission.

It is funny, because when you are born, your parents tell you who you are, they give you a name that maybe you don’t like, and during primary and secondary education, your parents, family and friends are still influencing your character and telling you who and what you are to a point that you begin to believe it. Later, when you start to become more independent, you start questioning everything and anything happening in your present journey here on earth. Wow, now you start realizing what are your likes and dislikes. The fact that you are bombarded by all these pressures, there are no room for thoughts and nevertheless time to stand still to find yourself or character that molds you to be who you are and what your life purpose is. Then, later in life you say, hmm, this is not me and all things you are trying to accomplish in life, are either wrong or never realized.

Now, one day you wake up on the right side of your bed and say, in off. I am going to do what feels right, which go along with my personality and purpose in life. Then, from that day on, everything starts going well for you and your family.

The book starts with scientific and non-scientific descriptions and definitions, that are important for you to know to have a basic knowledge that is designed to support the truth of who we really are in what we call life.

No matter who tells you who or what you are in this life, only you know the answer of that truth. You just need to seat down and meditate. By showing love, humility and thankfulness for everything you are and asking what you need to know, you will get the answers you are looking for.

Once you discover your purpose in life and stay on that path, everything will come on your way. The universal law will take care of all those things. Just be in the present and be always aware of your I am in the present when asking. Most of all, be thankful for what you have received in the present time. Believe me, everything will fall into place. We can create something from nothing. The only thing you need is to ask in the present, even though has not been yet conceived, be thankful, love, feelings of contentment and believing that what you are asking for, it had been received. Believing without any doubt in your consciousness that what you asked its already yours.

Let’s start this journey with a warm welcome and do not forget that everything is tailored for you to become more successful and assertive. There is a world to be discovered, waiting for you and if you are willing to explore and discover, you will find what you are looking for.

Remember, the possibilities are endlessly, waiting to be discovered. What you must do is to knock at the door, it will be opened as you wish, but you must be the one who must pass through that door. The answers and discoveries in this book are for you and yours only.

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Get to know Pathologist Dr. Cándido L. Otero, who served patients in Florida.

Dr. Otero is a seasoned pathologist who is retired from practice and currently living in Florida.

During his active years helping others, he served as Chief of Pathology & Diagnostics and Acting Chief of Staff VA Healthcare System – West Texas VA (2011 – 2014); Chief of Pathology & Diagnostics at VA Healthcare System – West Texas VA (2009 – 2014); Chief of Diagnostics & Acting Chief of Staff at VA Healthcare System – Roseburg, Oregon (2008 – 2009); and Chief of Pathology & Diagnostics at VA Healthcare System – Roseburg, Oregon (2004 – 2009).

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began in 1986 when he graduated with his Medical Degree from the Eastern Central University School of Medicine in the Dominican Republic. He then relocated to the United States, performing his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 2000, and an additional residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville in 2002.

Furthering his training, Dr. Otero completed a fellowship in cytopathology at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville in 2003, after which he served as a Fellow within the Oncology Surgical Pathology Program at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Institute at the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Among his professional affiliations, he is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Cytopathology.

Pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and in some cases, the whole body. Pathologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and management of diseases by laboratory methods.

Dr. Otero has a book that is in the process of being published. The title of the book is: “Do You Know Who We Are” and the manuscript is in revision by Newman Spring Publishing Co.

“My goal in writing these humble and informative pages is to make you aware of who you are, and realize that everything and anything you’ve learned about life is a concept that can disappear the same very moment that it comes into existence. The universe as we know it, is only a creation of our consciousness. The only tangible concept is our thoughts that light up as a bright light bulb, whenever we accept them, but they can disappear just at once when we aren’t conscious about it. The creation of consciousness is like a small light in the horizon that if you are not paying attention, you do not see it and your life will be the same as it had been since you were born, influenced by your surroundings and everyone in your circle, instead of being created by you” expressed Dr. Otero.