
Carolina Gutiérrez, MD
- Assistant Professor
- Director , Continuing Medical Education Program
- Attending Physician, TIRR Memorial Hermann
713-500-0590
713-500-5874 Assistant
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Biography
Dr. Carolina Gutierrez is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. She realizes the importance of getting to know her patients and their personal goals. She has a special interest in addressing the unique rehabilitation needs of those whose lives have been affected by cancer. She takes a team approach to optimize her patients’ outcomes from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Education
- Fellowship
- Cancer Rehabilitation, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2011-2012
- Residency
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina, 2008-2011
- Internship
- Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital, New York Medical College, New York, 2007-2008
- Medical Degree
- Universidad el Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia, 1997-2002
Areas of Interest
Clinical Interests
Cancer Rehabilitation focusing on:
- Improving Function
- Quality of Life
- Physical Activity
- Nutrition
Throughout the continuum of Cancer Care
Research Interests
Cancer Rehabilitation focusing on:
- Improving Function
- Quality of Life
- Physical Activity
- Nutrition
Throughout the continuum of Cancer Care