Current Fellows
Carla Lluberes Rivera, MD, PGY-6
I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. I embarked on a journey in medicine that led me to complete my pediatric residency at the University Pediatric Hospital in Puerto Rico. During this pivotal time, I dedicated myself to improving patient care by working closely with hemophilic patients, facilitating their transition from pediatric to adult medicine. My passion for enhancing medical education shone through as I collaborated with the PICU team to develop a comprehensive Pediatric Procedural Sedation Curriculum. Seeking further specialization and growth, I boldly moved to San Antonio to embark on the PICU fellowship. Driven by a deep-seated commitment to academic medicine, I eagerly embraced this opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills in critical care. Since starting my fellowship in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, I’ve developed a strong interest in ECMO and Pediatric Point of Care Ultrasound, and I plan to conduct research in these areas. Beyond the confines of the hospital, I find solace and rejuvenation in my hobbies. Whether basking in the sun on the sandy shores of the beach, pushing my limits at CrossFit sessions, exploring new destinations through travel, or delving into the realms of literature through reading, I find balance and fulfillment in these diverse pursuits. As I look towards the future, I reflect on the incredible journey that brought me here and my immense gratitude for this opportunity. I feel incredibly thankful and fortunate today for the experiences, knowledge, and relationships I have gained throughout this fellowship.
Research Projects: My research focuses on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), a rapidly expanding modality that is transforming clinical practice and is poised to become a standard of care across multiple settings. In collaboration with nursing staff, I have developed a training program for night-shift nurses to enhance their skills in ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement. In addition, I am conducting a literature review on the use of chest ultrasound in pediatric patients, with the goal of better defining its clinical applications and impact in this population.
Franz Puyol, MD, PGY-6
I was born in Ecuador however I grew up in Alice, Texas about 2 hours south of San Antonio. I received my undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Texas in Austin and my medical degree from Texas Tech University El Paso. I have always had a connection to San Antonio as I grew up so close to here and I have a lot of fond childhood memories from the typical tourist attractions: hearing pan flutes around the River Center Mall, going on the boat tours too many times, walking around the Alamo, and going to Six Flags with my friends and cousins when they would visit. This connection to San Antonio led me to doing my pediatrics residency here where I found my passion for critical care medicine. I love working with our faculty and found our program to be my ideal learning environment. This led me to pursue fellowship training here at UTHSCSA. I love to play soccer, run long but reasonable distances, eat unreasonable quantities of food, play video games, and listen to rock music. I live with my fiancée Analea and our 2 cats, Meelo and Merlin.
Research Projects: To be determined
Emily Gallagher, MD, PGY-5
Research Projects: To be determined
Jonathan Brick, DO, PGY-4
Hometown: Westlake Ohio
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Southern Utah
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Academic Interests: Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care, Ultrasound and education.
Personal Interests: Hiking, Fishing, Cooking and Sports!
Research Projects: To be determined
Marco Carreon, DO, PGY-4
I completed medical school at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine and pediatric residency at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. My clinical interests include resuscitation science and simulation. A San Antonio native, I enjoy spending time with family, hunting, and fishing.
Research Projects: To be determined