Juan F Echavarria, M.D.
Associate Professor/Clinical
Not currently seeking mentors.
Subspecialties: Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
As an academic clinician-educator, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise in gastroenterology and medical education to my role as Program Director for the GI fellowship at UTHSA. After earning my medical degree in my native Colombia, I completed advanced training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at UT Health San Antonio. I have since played a leadership role in the Gastroenterology Division, overseeing both the GI Fellowship Program and GI education. My clinical interests are broad, but I have a special focus on managing complex colon polyps, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and most recently Artificial Intelligence. At University Health System at University Hospital and the Robert B. Green Campus, I am proud to care for an underserved and predominantly Hispanic population. My fluency in Spanish enables me to communicate effectively with patients, ensuring that they receive high-quality care regardless of any language barriers. With my experience and dedication, I am committed to advancing medical education and providing excellent patient care.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2008 - MS - Master in Science, Immunology - Universidad del valle, Cali, Colombia
- 2005 - MD - Medicine - CES - Universidad CES, Medellin Colombia
Training
- 2014 - Fellowship - Gastroenterology - UT Health San Antonio
- 2011 - Residency - Internal Medicine - University of Texas Health San Antonio
Highlights
2024, 2022: Clinician Educator Award
2020-Current: Top Gastroenterologist San Antonio - San Antonio Magazine
2022: Fellow, American Gastroenterology Association
2019: Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology
2015, 2018: Mentor of the Year
2017: ACG SCOPY award
2016: Professor of the year
2009: Outstanding Internal Medicine Intern
2009: First Place Research Poster Competition 2009: Southwest Texas ACPAppointments
- 2014 - Assistant Professor of Medicine - University of Texas Health San Antonio
- 2018-2024 - Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Director - University of Texas Health San Antonio
- 2019 - IBD clinic Codirector - University Hospital
- 2021 - Associate Professor of Medicine - University of Texas Health San Antonio
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