Eduardo Ibarguen-Secchia_Resume1

EDUARDO IBARGUEN-SECCHIA, MD
Address: 8411 Old Stone Gate, San Antonio, Texas 78249
Phone: 210.857.9808 Email: kidgut@aol.com / eduardo.Ibarguensecchia@gmail.com
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MEDICAL DIRECTOR | MEDICAL CONSULTANT
Consultationand Planning  Clinical Research Oversight Operational and Financial Performance Review  Quality Assurance
Contract Negotiations  Staff Leadership and Training  Resource Management  Rapid Conflict Resolution
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Seasoned, results-driven,and highlycommittedexecutive,offeringsolid background in medicalpracticemanagement;
complemented with strongskills in program administration, medical consulting,clinical research,financial management,
and operations compliance program development and implementation. Expert at planning and setting goals as well as
optimizing organizational efficiency, reducing cost, and surpassing business objectives. Skilled at developing medical
policies,innovatingprocesses,and restructuringoperations todrivecontinuous processimprovementand securecompany
growth. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, In Progress
American Association for Physician Leadership.
Doctor of Medicine, February 1983
Universidad Anahuac, Mexico City, Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry, July1974
Colegio Columbia, Mexico City, Mexico
Professional Photography Degree, July 1976
New York Institute of Photography, New York City, NY
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY SERVICES, San Antonio, TX
Medical Director | Pediatric Specialists | Methodist Physicians July 2013–Present
 Capitalize on industry expertise in providing consultative support on practice and corporate management, as a
medical consultant.
 Effectively define government regulatory matters to ensure effective delivery of services.
 Contributein thedevelopmentand implementation ofmedicalstrategiesandprotocols,whileofferingexpertguidance.
 Build and maintain strong working relationships with regional administrator, chief medical officer and others
medical professionals.
PEDIATRIC DIGESTIVE CARE FOR CHILDREN, PA, San Antonio, TX
Founder | President | Director August 1989–2013
 Piloted the Pediatric Gastroenterology group privatepracticein thecommunitythatcomprised 70% of the regional
market share and large Medicaid/CHIP population served.
 Rendered expert oversight to all aspects of operations, including contract negotiations; legal regulatory and
compliance; as well as financial administration
 Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, ICD-10, and The
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
 Managed the recruitment and training of technical and professional staff within the delivery of clinical services in
support of quality management and utilization management.
 Led the development of the clinical practice program and executed the utilization management plan and quality
management plan.
 Fulfilled various roles, such as Hospital Quality Improvement Committee, Physician Relations Committee, and
Pharmacy Committee.
 Formulated and implemented standards and protocols of medical care practiced by the physician group.
 Fostered continuing medical education opportunities for physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary staff.
 Identified and resolved quality of care issues with corrective action plans, education, and counseling.
 Displayed competency in creating all policies regarding medical practices and clinical issues.
 Spearheaded all clinical research projects,whileservingas principal investigator and primary contract negotiator.
 Thoroughlyassessedand executed appropriateactiontoward improvementofprovider performanceand qualityof
care.
 Successfully surpassed standards on revenue collections by 92% and optimized time on accounts receivable.

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 Served as drivingforce in reducingnumber of unnecessaryadmissionsand overhead,thus enhancingoperational
efficiency and revenue and maintaining high patient satisfaction.
 Designed and deployedeffective and user-friendlyelectronic health record (HER)system,while closelytracking
the effective use of the electronic records.
 Efficiently handled the negotiation of credentialing/re-credentialing process as well as the Managed Care
contract, which significantly improved average reimbursement schedules.
 Consistently earned acknowledgment as one of Best Physicians in America throughout tenure.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO – DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS, San Antonio, TX, USA
Clinical Assistant Professor 1990–2000
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Instructor of Pediatrics July 1986–June 1989
INSTITUTO CUMBRES, Mexico City, Mexico
Instructor, Chemistry Laboratory July 1976–June 1979
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship July 1986– June 1989
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO, San Antonio, TX, USA
Pediatric Residency July 1983– June 1986
CLINICA DEL VALLE, ISSSTE NATIONAL SERVICE STAFF, Mexico City, Mexico
Physician July 1982– June 1983
MEXICO CITY UNIT OF PROCTOLOGY, Mexico City, Mexico
SurgicalTrainee, Preceptorship in Colo-rectal Surgery January 1980– June1983
UNIVERSIDAD ANÁHUAC MEDICAL SCHOOL, Mexico City, Mexico
Physician and Surgeon (MD) July 1978– February 1983
HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO, Mexico City, Mexico
Medicine Internship (Undergraduate) January - December 1981
CREDENTIALS
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics and Pediatric GastroenterologyCertified
Federation LicensingExamination(FLEX)Examination(Passed)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Examination (Passed)
Licenses
Medical Doctor:All States inMexico;State of Oklahoma,USA;State of Arizona,USA; State of Texas,USA.
Trainings
Gastroenterology Post-GraduateCourses
American Association ofPhysicianLeadership Courses

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AWARDS AND HONORS
CastleConnollyMedical Ltd.– Top US Doctors
US News and World Report– Top Pediatricians
American Collegeof Gastroenterology72nd Annual Scientific Meeting– Presidential PosterAward
BestDoctors – BestDoctors in America Award (5)
American Medical Association– Physician RecognitionAward (6)
Vice-presidentand Co-founder,Medical School Alumni Association,School ofMedicine– Universidad
Anahuac, Mexico City,Mexico
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association forPhysicianLeadership
San Antonio Pediatric SubspecialtySociety
European SocietyforParenteral and Enteral Nutrition,International
North American Societyfor Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatologyand Nutrition,International
San Antonio Pediatric Society,USA
Texas Pediatric Society,USA
Mexican Pediatric Society,Mexico
American Collegeof Gastroenterology,USA
American GastroenterologyAssociation,USA
Southern Perinatal Association,USA
Texas Medical Association,USA
Bexar CountyMedical Society,USA
American Medical Association,USA
Mexican SocietyofColon and Rectal Surgeons,Mexico
Foundation fortheEarlyDetection of Cancer,Mexico
New York Academyof Sciences,USA
Crohn’s and Colitis FoundationofAmerica
ACTIVITIES
Reviewer, American Journal of Gastroenterology
Member of Physician Advisory Board, Healix, Inc. Home Health
Member, Medical Advisory Committee San Antonio Chapter
Member, Advisory Board for the Committee for All Children
Vice President, San Antonio Pediatric Subspecialty Society
Chairman, Sub-committee (Practice Affiliation Feasibility Study), San Antonio Pediatric Subspecialty Society
Member, Quality Assurance Committee Department of Pediatrics, Methodist Hospital
Member, Communications Committee Bexar County Medical Society
Central Coordinator, The Liver Tissue Procurement and Distribution System (LTPADS) contract by the
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Applications | Internet | Windows Office | Mac OS
ARTICLES
Harland, W., Iwanczak, B., Heyman, M., Ibarguen-Secchia, E., Kaczmarski, M., et al.. (2014). Highand low-dose oral
delayed-release mesalamine in children with mild-moderately active ulcerative colitis. Journal of Pediatric
Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 59(6), 767-772.
Ibarguen, E. (1989). Breast feeding among hispanic women. Clinical Pediatrics, 28, 335.
Ibarguen, E. (1991). Sedating children for endoscopy. Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News, 42, 11.
Ibarguen,E.(2005).Endoscopic pyloromyotomyforcongenital pyloricstenosis.Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 61(14), 598-600.

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Ibarguen, E. et al. (1990). Liver disease in alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency: Prognostic indicators. Journal of Pediatrics, 117,
864.
Ibarguen, E. and Sharp, H.L. (1989a). Gastrointestinal complications following percutaneous kidney biopsy. Journal of
Pediatric Surgery, 24(3), 286-288.
Ibarguen, E. and Sharp, H.L. (1989b). Liver failure in a child following five months of prophylactic isoniazid. Clinical
Pediatrics, 28, 75.
Ibarguen, E., Sharp, H.L., Snyder, C.L., Ferrell, K.L., and Leonard, A.S. (1988). Hemangiomatosis of the colon and
peritoneum: Case report and management discussion. Clinical Pediatrics, 27(9), 425-430.
Rosseneu,S.,Afzal,N.,Yerushalmi,B.,Ibarguen-Secchia,E.,Lewindon ,P., Cameron ,D.,… Thomson ,M. (2007).Topical
application of mitomycin-C in oesophageal strictures. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 44(3),
336-41.
Ruiz, M.F., Ibarguen, E., et al. (1982a). Prurience, fissures and anal ulcers. Semana Medica de Mexico, 99(12), 33-35.
Ruiz,M.F., Ibarguen,E., et al. (1982b).Psychological and sexual aspects in proctology.Semana Medica de Mexico,99(2),55-
57.
Ruiz, M.F., Ibarguen, E., et al. (1982c). Rectal and colonic tumors. Semana Medica de Mexico, 99(22):723-726.
Ruiz,M.F.,Ibarguen,E.,etal. (1982d).Rectal incontinence,prolapseand faecal impaction.Semana Medica de Mexico,99(13),
403-407.
Ruiz, M.F., Ibarguen, E., et al. (1982e). Rectal inflammation. Semana Medica de Mexico, 99(17), 557-559.
Ruiz, M.F., Ibarguen, E., et al. (1983). Infectious diseases in proctology. Semana Medica de Mexico, 100(2), 51-52.
ABSTRACTS
Harland,W.,Iwanczak,B., Heyman,M., Ibarguen-Secchia,E.,Kaczmarski,M., et al. (2012).A randomized double-blind
studyof high and low doseoral delayed-releasemesalaminedoes notdemonstratea differencein treatingmild to
moderate ulcerative colitis in children [Abstract]. Gastroenterology, 142(5): Supplement 1, S371-72.
Ibarguen E.,(1988).Deficiencyofgamma-glutamyl transpeptidasein childhood cholestatsis[Abstract].Revista Mexicana de
Pediatria, 55, 269-271.
Ibarguen,E. and Blount, M.L. (1991).Evaluation ofthree sedation regimes for endoscopic procedures in youngchildren.
[Abstract]. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 86, 1371.
Ibarguen,E.and Blount,M.L.(1992).Incidenceofhelicobacter pylori in childrenunder12years ofage[Abstract].American
Journal of Gastroenterology, 87, 1357
Ibarguen, E., and Sharp, H.L. (1989). Twenty years of experience with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency liver disease.
[Abstract]. Gastroenterology, 96, A225.
PRESENTATIONS
Harland,W.,Iwanczak,B.,Heyman,M.,Ibarguen-Secchia,E.,Kaczmarski,M.,etal.(2012).Arandomized double-blindstudy
of high and lowdose oral delayed-release mesalamine does notdemonstrate a difference intreating mild to moderate ulcerative
colitis in children. Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association, San Diego, CA.
Ibarguen,E. (1988).Do kupffer cells mediate hepatocyte injury? Anin vitro model.To Pediatric Fellows Research Symposium,
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Ibarguen,E. (1989a).An infantwith ascites and thrombocytopenia.DepartmentofPediatrics,HumanaHospital SanAntonio,
San Antonio, TX.

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Ibarguen, E. (1989b). Current status of liver transplantation in children. Department of Pediatrics, Methodist Hospital, San
Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen, E. (1989c). Direct hyperbilirubinemia in infancy. McAllen Pediatric Society, McAllen, TX.
Ibarguen, E. (1989d). Expectations in liver transplantation. Children's Transplant Association, San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen,E.(1989e).Gastrointestinalbleedinginchildren.DepartmentofPediatrics,BaptistMemorialHospital,San Antonio,
TX.
Ibarguen,E.(1989f).Grand rounds:The jaundiced child.DepartmentofPediatrics,UniversityofTexas HealthScienceCenter,
San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen, E. (1989g). The role of reactive oxygen species in hepatocyte injury. Mead Johnson Research Symposium, Palm
Springs, CA.
Ibarguen,E.(1990a).Grand rounds:Diagnosticapproach to the infantwith jaundice.DepartmentofFamilyPractice,University
of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen,E. (1990b).Grand rounds:Extrahepaticbiliary atresia,diagnosis and management.DepartmentofPediatrics,Wilford
Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, TX.
Ibarguen,E. (1990c).Managementof the child with hepatitis.Texas Pediatric Society,Annual Scientific Meeting,Fort Worth,
TX.
Ibarguen, E. (1990d). Postoperative care of the pediatric liver transplant patient. Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and
Assistants, Digestive Diseases Week, San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen, E. (1991a). Blount ML. Evaluation of three sedation regimes for endoscopic procedures in young children. American
College of Gastroenterology, Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, MA.
Ibarguen E. (1991b).Grand rounds:Commongastrointestinal complaints inpediatrics.ToDepartmentof Pediatrics,OurLady
of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA.
Ibarguen,E.(1991c).Grand Rounds:Gastroesophagealrefluxininfants.DepartmentofPediatrics,Driscoll Children's Hospital,
Corpus Christi, TX.
Ibarguen,E.(1992d).BlountML.Incidence of Helicobacter pylori inchildrenunder 12 years of age.Presented toAnnualScientific
Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, Miami, FL.
Ibarguen,E.(1992e).Gastrointestinalpractice inpediatrics.Annual Gastrointestinal EducationalSeminar,SouthCentralTexas
Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates, San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen,E.(1992f).Use of endoscopy inpediatrics.Practical aspects of pediatrics -Recentadvances for the primary carephysician.
Department of Pediatrics, Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen, E. (1992g). Treatment of chronic constipation and encopresis. Two year experience with three different treatment
modalities. Texas Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, Scientific poster exhibit. Irving, TX.
Ibarguen,E.(1993h).Grand rounds:Hepatitis Ato E and beyond.DepartmentofPediatrics,Women'sand Children's Hospital,
San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen,E. (1993i).Home health.Yesterday,today and tomorrow.Medical StaffConference, La Nacional Provincial,Mexico
City, Mexico
Ibarguen, E. (1994). Diagnosis of acute diarrhea. Department of Pediatrics, Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen, E. (1996a). Grand rounds: Malrotation in infancy. Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen, E. (1996b).Update on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Ileitis and Colitis Foundation, San Antonio, TX.

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Ibarguen, E. (1997). Grand rounds: GER or GERD? Review of gastroesophageal reflux. Department of Pediatrics, Methodist
Children’s Hospital of South Texas, San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen, E. (1999). Update on pediatric endoscopic procedures. SGNA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen,E. (2003a).Celiacdisease.Departmentof Pediatrics,MethodistChildren’s Hospital ofSouth Texas,San Antonio,
TX.
Ibarguen,E. (2003b).Endoscopicpyloromyotomy for congenital pyloricstenosis.Annual Scientific Meeting,American College
of Gastroenterology, Baltimore MD.
Ibarguen, E. (2003c). Use of endoscopic suturing device in pediatrics. Annual Scientific Meeting, American College of
Gastroenterology, Baltimore MD.
Ibarguen,E.(2004a).Constipationinchildren.DepartmentofPediatrics,Methodist Children’s Hospital, San Antonio, TX.
Ibarguen, E. (2004b). Endoscopic resection of a duodenal web. Second World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology,
Hepatology, and Nutrition, Paris, France.
Ibarguen, E. (2005a). Advances in pediatric endoscopy. Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria, Monterrey, Mexico.
Ibarguen, E. (2005b). Chronic abdominal pain in children. Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria, Monterrey, Mexico.
Ibarguen, E. (2005c). Functional constipation in children. Jornadas Medicas 2005, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Ibarguen, E. (2005d). Medical management of constipation. Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria, Monterrey, Mexico.
Ibarguen, E. (2005e). Use of endoscopic suturing in children with failed fundoplication. American Society of Gastrointestinal
Endoscopy, Digestive Disease Week, Chicago, IL.
Ibarguen,E.(2006).Medical and surgical managementof constipationinchildren.Colegio deCirujanosPediatras deMonterrey
and Colegio de Pediatria de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico.
Ibarguen,E. (2007a).Advances ininflammatory bowel disease.TheFoundationforClinical Researchin IBD,San Antonio,TX.
Ibarguen, E. (2007b). Chronic abdominal pain. IX Congreso Interamericano de Pediatria, Monterrey, Mexico.
Ibarguen, E. (2007c). Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal allergies in pediatrics. IX Congreso Interamericano de
Pediatria, Monterrey, Mexico.
Ibarguen, E. (2007d). Gastroesophageal reflux. Diagnostic methods, medical treatment and surgical indications. IX Congreso
Interamericano de Pediatria, Monterrey, Mexico.
Ibarguen, E. (2007e). Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal bleeding in pediatrics. IX Congreso
Interamericano de Pediatria, Monterrey, Mexico.
Ibarguen,E. (2007f).Use of CO2 for insufflationduring colonoscopyinchildren.72nd Annual ScientificMeetingoftheAmerican
College of Gastroenterology, Philadelphia, PA.
Ibarguen,E.,Cleary,K., and Sharp,H.L.(1988).Do kupffer cells mediate hepatocyte injury? Aninvitro model.North American
Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Ibarguen,E.and Sharp,H.L.(1989).Twenty years of experience with alpha-1-antitrypsindeficiencyliverdisease.Annual Scientific
Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association, Digestive Disease Week, Washington, D.C.
Ibarguen,E. (2004).Correlationof serologicmarkers and jejunal biopsies inceliac disease.Second World Congress of Pediatric
Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Paris, France.
Ibarguen,E. (2004).Diagnosis of extrahepaticbiliaryatresia by ERCP.Second World Congress ofPediatric Gastroenterology,
Hepatology, and Nutrition, Paris, France.

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Leonard,S.A., Ibarguen,E., and Sharp,H.L. (1987).Four month old infantwith diffuse peritoneal and colonichemangiomatosis
treated with laser, surgery and steroids. To Northwest Pediatric Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN.
Ruiz,M.F., Medina,V., Ibarguen,E.,et al..(1980).Whatisnew in cancer of the colonand rectum. Annual SurgicalWeekofthe
Hospital Juarez, Mexico City, Mexico.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Ibarguen,E.(2008-2010).Epidemiologyof IBDinTexas.TexasChildren’sHospital andBaylorUniversitySchool ofMedicine,
Texas, USA.
Ibarguen,E. (2010).Camp II and camp III: Double blind,randomized,parallel-group study onthe safety and efficacy of twice daily
Asacol in children with ulcerative colitis. Medeva Pharma Suisse and Warner Chilcot, Texas, USA.
Ibarguen, E. (2011). Open label therapy for ulcerative colitis disease in children. Salix, Texas, USA
THESIS
Ibarguen, E. (1983). Electrocardiographic differences between individuals with type A personality and individuals with type B
personality. (Doctoral dissertation).
CHAPTER IN AN EDITED BOOK
Ibarguen, E. and Sharp, H.L. (1989). Liver-related inborn errors of metabolism. In Bayless, T.M. (Ed.), Current therapy in
gastroenterology and liver disease (1984–1985). Philadelphia, PA: B.C. Decker.

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