Ignacio Echenique Gaztambide, MD

Resumen Biográfico

El Dr. Ignacio Echenique Gaztambide ofrece práctica médica en el área de Proctología, con 36 años de carrera en dicha especialidad. Su experiencia en el campo de la salud es amplia e incluye innumerables membresías, premios y honores. Es Fellow del American College of Surgeons y representa a Puerto Rico como State Chair de la Commission on Cancer. El Dr. Echenique es responsable de un sinnúmero de publicaciones médicas y a través de su carrera ha mantenido un rol activo como educador en la medicina. Es amante del deporte, en especial el fondismo y ciclismo.

Especialidad	Cirujano Colorectal
Oficina	lunes 1:00 p.m. miércoles y viernes 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Teléfono	(787) 296-0950

Educación

Fellow – [1985-1986] Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Resident – [1981-1985] Residency in General Surgery
o Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
MD– [1975-1979] Doctor in Medicine
o University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
BS – [1972-1975] Pre-Medical Education, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
Educaciones Continua

[2001,2007, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019] American College of Surgeons Meeting, USA
[2007, 2008, 2009, 2019, 2020] Puerto Rico Medical and Surgeons College Meeting, PR
[2019] Cleveland Clinic Colon and Rectum Symposium, Florida
[2019] Update Colorectal Harvard Symposium, Boston, Mass
[1986-2016, 2018, 2019] American College of Surgeons Meeting, Puerto Rico Chapter, San Juan, PR
[2016] ACS Meeting- Education and Curriculum Course, Wash, DC, USA
[2013] Inters Tim theory and Technique Course: Hands-on Dallas, Texas
[2006] ASPIRA Meeting, Miami, FL
[2005] Laparoscopic Colectomy Course, Lankenau Hospital, Dr. John Marks, Philadelphia, PA
[2005] Laparoscopic Course, Animal Lab. TYCO, Miami, FL
[2005] Laparoscopic Colon Course, Duke University, “Hands On” Cadaver Course, Durham, NC
[2007,2006,2003,2002, 1999,1998,1997, 1996,1995] American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Meeting
(Before 2005 available upon request)
Membresías Profesionales

[2019- 2023] State Chair Commission on Cancer, ACS
[2019] State Chair Recognition Advisory Board, CoC
[2018-2020] President, Puerto Rico College of Physician, San Juan District
[2020- 2022] Senator for Colorectal Specialty, Puerto Rico College of Physicians
[2020-2022] Alternate Senator San Juan District, Puerto Rico College of Physicians
[2009-2015] State Chair for the Commission on Cancer for Puerto Rico, American College of Surgeons, PR
[2001-2003] American College of Surgeons, Puerto Rico Chapter – Chairman of the Socio-Economic Committee
[1990-1992] President, American Cancer Society, Puerto Rico Chapter
[1990-present] Board Member, American Cancer Society, PR Chapter
[1997-1998] President, American College of Surgeons, Puerto Rico Chapter
[1990- present] Fellow, American College of Surgeons
– San Juan MBCCOP Minority-Based Community Oncology Program – Investigator
– Samuel Hahnemann Surgical Society
– Member Thomas Jefferson Alumni Organization – Member
[2013] Member Consultative Board, Triple S Health, PR
[2011-2013] Board Member, Autoridad del Distrito de Convenciones o Appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico
[2011] Member, Governor’s Advisory Committee on the Future of Higher Education in Puerto Rico:
Report: “Cambio de Rumbo para Dar Pertinencia a la Educación Superior en el Siglo 21”
[2011-2013] President, Consejo Medico Industrial, Fondo del Seguro del Estado Appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico
[2010-2013] Member, Administrative Board Special Fund for the Promotion of Health and Occupational Security Appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico
[2005, 2007] Advisory Board Member, TYCO, Latin America
[2003-2015] Board of Directors, “Sindicato de Impericia Medica” [SIMED], Puerto Rico: Malpractice Syndicate Third term Appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico
[2003-2009, 2013] Board Member, Teatro de la Opera, San Juan, PR
[2009- present] Founder, “Amigos del Teatro de la Opera y Artes Musicales” , Facebook- 1600’s members
[2007-2008] Board Member, Metropolitan Opera, San Juan, PR
[1999, 2002-2004] Board Member, Caparra Country Club, Guaynabo, PR
[1999] Vice President sports, Caparra Country Club, Guaynabo, PR
[1999-2007] Board Member, Manuel Fernandez Juncos Foundation, San Juan, PR
[1998-2004] Channel 4 News – Medical Section, San Juan, PR
[1993-1994) “Análisis Noticioso” – Medical Section, Channel 13 New, San Juan, PR
[1988-1990] Board Director, Conchita Diaz Foundation, San Juan, PR
Premios y Honores

[2013] Reconocimiento Sociedad Americana contra el Cancer de PR, aniversario numero 40, PR
[2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997] Doctors Choice Awards Recipient: Gastrointestinal Surgery, Proctology, PR
[2008] “Vidas Únicas”, Mensaje de Náufragos Rescatados, Entrevista por Carmen Dolores Hernández, El Nuevo Día, 5-13-2008
[2005] Recognition Award, Asociación de Ostomizados de Puerto Rico, Pres. Martha Velez, Puerto Rico
[1995] “Who is Who in Puerto Rico”, San Juan, PR
[1990, 1991] Leadership Medal Award, American Cancer Society