Luis J Lopez MD
General Gastroenterology Practice Tampa Fl Assistant Professor of Medicine; University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine- Collaborative Faculty Principal investigator and sub investigator in clinical trials conducted at Guardian Angel Research Center.
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4700 North Habana AvenueSuite 701Tampa, FL 33614
Phone+1 813-324-5888
Fax+1 813-374-8891
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Summary
- Dr. Luis Lopez is a gastroenterologist based in Tampa, FL, with a robust background in internal medicine and gastroenterology, having completed his education at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, and the University of Puerto Rico. He has been a staff physician at Tampa Bay Endoscopy Center since 2005 and has previously engaged in private practice at Gastroenterology Specialist of Tampa Bay. His expertise encompasses endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy and peg tube placement, as well as clinical research. Dr. Lopez has contributed to several publications, notably his work on Vonoprazan therapies and hepatocellular carcinoma. He has received certifications from CMS and Sage for Meaningful Use Stage 1.
Education & Training
VA Caribbean Healthcare SystemFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2002 - 2005
MedStar Franklin Square Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2002- MedStar Franklin Square Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
Ponce Health Sciences University School of MedicineClass of 1999
University of Puerto RicoBS, Biology, 1990 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
PR State Medical License Current
FL State Medical License 2005 - 2027
MD State Medical License 2001 - 2002
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Puerto Rico State Medical LicenseInternal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Sage Intergy Meaningful Use Edition, Sage, 2012
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 179 citationsVonoprazan Triple and Dual Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Infection in the United States and Europe: Randomized Clinical Trial.William D Chey, Francis Mégraud, Loren Laine, Luis J López, Barbara J Hunt
Gastroenterology. 2022-09-01 - 3 citationsHepatocellular carcinoma: ten years experience among veterans in Puerto RicoLuis J. Lopez-Garcia, Doris H. Toro, Hector Mayol, Jaime Martinez-Souss, Maria I. Dueno
Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal. 2007-06-01 - 5 citationsPrimary duodenal signet-ring cell carcinoma presenting as gastric outlet obstruction.Luis J. Lopez-Garcia, Algia Ojeda, Doris H. Toro
Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal. 2006-12-01
Research History
- PI and Sub IGuardian Angel Research2018 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Florida Gastroenterology AssociationMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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