Sylvia A. Martinez, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of General Internal Medicine
Sylvia A. Martinez, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Division of General Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0566
Phone: 409.772.4182
Fax: 409.772.6507
Email: General.Medicine@utmb.edu
Education
| Degree/Training Completed | Year | Name & Location |
| M.D. | 2007 | University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX |
| Internal Medicine | 2010 | University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX |
Overview
Sylvia A. Martinez obtained her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2007. After completing medical school, she completed an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. After completing her training, she joined the Harborside Medical Group. She currently practices as a primary care provider and also attends on the wards two-three months a year. She also participates as a facilitator for the Practice of Medicine course for medical students.
Clinical Interests
- Medical student and Internal Medicine resident teaching
- Quality Improvement
The UTMB Center for Global Health Education (CGHE) is dedicated to the training of tomorrow's global health work force to improve health for the people of Texas and around the world. Check out their website for more information on the global health programs and education going on in our department.
Featured Videos
The department of internal medicine is developing evidence based clinical protocols which will be available in EPIC (as order sets) for use when admitting patients with these diagnoses. Their AIM is to standardize care and decrease length of stay and readmission rates.
Currently available protocols are:- CAP - Community Acquired Pneumonia Orderset
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Adult, ICU
- General Medicine Admission
- Immunodeficiency Flow Panel
- MICU/CCU Admission Order Set
- Oral Analgesic Medicaitons
- Parenteral Opioids
- Sepsis, Adult ICU
All protocols can be found in the EPIC order set section.
The department of Internal Medicine has a large role in the Meaningful Use Initiative. Our participation is key for the success of the initiative. Please visit the meaningful use website for important communication and updates from the Meaningful Use Initiative.