He is currently Board Eligible by the American Board of Family Practice and oversees his own practice. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Prior to pursuing his medical career, Dr. Santiago was a member of the U.S. Army, where he received an honorable discharge. He attended the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center and completed his residency in family medicine at the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Patients of all ages who visit Dr. Santiago can be treated for a wide range of illnesses and concerns, including vaccines, asthma, high blood pressure, child fever, and migraines. They can also receive annual checkups, x-rays, and a variety of consultations.