Osvaldo Fajardo, M.D.

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?

I was attracted to having the opportunity to use very cool technology on a daily basis to prevent, control or cure a number of common medical maladies affecting our population.

 

Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?

Preventing colon cancer and the life altering complications of acid reflux disease.

 

What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?

Traveling the world, enjoying food, fitness training, music fans, sport fans and movie buffs.

 

Languages

• Spanish

 

Professional Certifications

• Board Certified: Gastroenterology

Education

• Fellowship: at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• Residency: San Juan VA Medical Center, Gastroenterology
• Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• Undergrad: Tulane University

 

Professional Affiliations

• American Medical Association
• Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• American College of Gastroenterology
• CCMS
• American College of Physicians
• American Gastroenterological Association.

Awards/Recognitions

• D Magazine: Best Doctor in Dallas
• AOA Medical Honor Society
• Glaxo GI Fellowship Research Award
• Former Chief of Staff at MCOM