Fatma Ozguc, DO

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Fatma Ozguc, DO

GI Fellow - PGY4

Personal Statement:

San Antonio is a vibrant and fast-growing city with so much to offer! I love how there’s always something new to explore—whether it’s restaurants, cultural events, or outdoor spaces—and the people are incredibly warm and welcoming. It strikes a great balance between big-city energy and a strong sense of community. I would wholeheartedly recommend the UT Health San Antoni GI fellowship because it truly offers the best of training, support, and community. Having completed my residency at UT Health San Antonio, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with the GI faculty and fellows, who are not only outstanding clinicians but also genuine friends and colleagues. The culture is one of continuous improvement, with fellows having a strong voice in shaping their training. The program’s commitment to both clinical excellence and personal growth, combined with a diverse patient population, ensures we are exceptionally well-prepared for independent practice.

Education

Residency: UT Health San Antonio
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Research

Preventive GI, hepatology, health disparities, nutrition, procedural technique/innovation

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

  • Thallapureddy, K., Twitchell, D., Ott, K., Pedicone, L., Goros, M., Shankar, N., Gelfond, J., Liles, A., Owo, C., Ozguc, F., Nunez, F., Kumar, N., Kazi, I., Nguyen, H., Lawitz, E. Tsai, E. Rodas F., Landaverde, C., Poordad, F.. The Accuracy of FibroScan, FIB-4, and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Fibrosis Score in Predicting Biopsy-Defined Fibrosis and Steatosis Across All Fibrosis Stages in Patients with Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease. United European Gastroenterology Journal. June 2024.
  • Postoll-Downs M A, Ozguc F, Vasudevan J, et al. (May 17, 2024). Breaking Patterns: A Case of Dieulafoy Lesion in a Young Patient Without Comorbid Conditions. Cureus 16(5): e60513. doi:10.7759/cureus.60513
  • Garcia, L., Hubbard, D., Mebane, N., Nguyen, S., Ozguc, F., Menegaz, R. (2021). Novel Variant of Hepatic and Foregut Vasculature. Translational Research in Anatomy, vol 24, p. 100135. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tria.2021.100135
  • Feng, J., Xiang, Y., Xia, S., Liu, H., Wang, J., Ozguc, F., Lei, L., Kong, R., Diao, L., He, C., & Han, L. (2018). CircView: a visualization and exploration tool for circular RNAs. Brief Bioinform, 19(6), 1310-1316. https://doi.org/10.1093/bib/bbx070
  • Xiang, Y., Ye, Y., Lou, Y., Yang, Y., Cai, C., Zhang, Z., Mills, T., Chen, N. Y., Kim, Y., Muge Ozguc, F., Diao, L., Karmouty-Quintana, H., Xia, Y., Kellems, R. E., Chen, Z., Blackburn, M. R., Yoo, S. H., Shyu, A. B., Mills, G. B., & Han, L. (2018). Comprehensive Characterization of Alternative Polyadenylation in Human Cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst, 110(4), 379-389. https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djx223
  • Ye, Y., Xiang, Y., Ozguc, F. , Kim, Y., Liu, C. J., Park, P. K., Hu, Q., Diao, L., Lou, Y., Lin, C., Guo, A. Y., Zhou, B., Wang, L., Chen, Z., Takahashi, J. S., Mills, G. B., Yoo, S. H., & Han, L. (2018). The Genomic Landscape and Pharmacogenomic Interactions of Clock Genes in Cancer Chronotherapy. Cell Syst, 6(3), 314-328 e312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cels.2018.01.013

 

Poster presentations

ACG 2024

  • Navigating Barriers: Bridging Gaps in Secondary Prevention for Gastroesophageal Variceal Bleeding in Cirrhotic Patients
  • Rare Presentation of a Rare Pathology: Linitis Plastica Manifesting with Dysphagia
  • Splenic Variceal Bleeding Presenting With Hemorrhagic Shock in Cirrhosis
  • Laser Lithotripsy: Innovative Solutions for Challenging Gallstones and High-Risk Patients
  • Inflammatory Pseudotumor Formation in Klebsiella Liver Abscess Syndrome

ACG 2023

  • Incidentally Found Gallbladder Perforation in a Patient With Spinal Cord Injury
  • Is It Spaghetti?: A Rare Endoscopic Finding of Gastro-Jejunal Tube Obstruction by a Radiolucent Foreign Body
  • Gastro-gastric Fistula Creation to Treat Short Bowel Syndrome in a Gastric Bypass Patient
  • Mast Cell Activation: A Proposed Mechanism Linking Long-COVID-19 Infection and New Gastrointestinal Symptoms
  • A Unique Case of Phlegmonous Gastritis After a Recent Pancreatic Mass Biopsy