Expertise

Clinical interests are Cytopathology and Gastrointestinal Pathology with emphasis in neoplasms and transplant pathology.


Dr. Garcia-Buitrago's research focuses primarily on the identification of molecular mechanisms and the discovery of immunohistochemically biomarkers useful for diagnosis, prognosis, and prediction of the behavior of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic neoplasms. Her efforts are focused on the identification of new markers that can be used in surgical pathology and cytopathology. Dr. Garcia-Buitrago is also actively involved in ongoing clinical trials focused on the evaluation of the efficacy of different chemotherapy regimens and targeted therapies.

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Organizational Affiliations

UMMG Department of Pathology, Miller School of Medicine, Medical Campus, University of Miami

Miller School of Medicine, Medical Campus, University of Miami

Education

Medicine and Surgery
1989, MD, El Bosque University