Fellowship >> Message from the Program Director

Thank you for your interest in our Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and our NEW Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Training programs at UT Health San Antonio.


We offer excellent clinical experience within varied areas of Endocrinology including diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid, reproductive & gestational, obesity, pediatric, and clinical research. There are diverse research opportunities in both clinical and laboratory research.

We count on a team of faculty who are enthusiastic, passionate and truly invested in ensuring the success of all trainees. Our aim is to meet ACGME requirements while developing a curriculum that meets the individual trainee’s interest within the broader field Endocrinology. I look forward to meeting you!

Or faculty includes:

  • Dr. Solis-Herrera – Division of Endocrine and Diabetes
  • Dr. Bruder – Division of Endocrine
  • Dr. Raghunathan – Division of Endocrine
  • Dr. Fantaye – Division of Endocrine
  • Dr. Becker – Division Endocrine
  • Dr. Koops –  Endocrine Section Chief, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital
  • Dr. Granda – Staff Physician, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital
  • Dr. Armaiz – Staff Physician, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital
  • Dr. Cortes – Staff Physician, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital
  • Dr. Trejo – Staff Physician, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital
  • Dr. Wallace – Staff Physician, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital
  • Dr. Tripathy – Division of Diabetes
  • Dr. DeFronzo – Division of Diabetes

Maria Escobar Vasco, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Division of Endocrine
Associate Program Director Fellowship of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism