Dr. Perez received his Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. Perez completed his internship and residency at the University District Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and his fellowship in medical oncology and hematology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonia, in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Perez has authored and co-authored numerous articles in peer reviewed journals.