Humberto Sifuentes
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: Gastroenterology
Bio
Clinician-educator in gastroenterology committed to exceptional patient care, high-quality endoscopy practice, and fellowship training emphasizing clinical skill development, integrity, and compassionate medical practice.
- HSIFUENTES@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2238
- (706) 721-0331
- AD 2226
Education
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MD, Medicine
University of Illinois Chicago, 2006
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Loyola University Chicago, 2002
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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Augusta University Patient Safety Star
2018
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Alpha of Georgia Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
2014
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Fellowship to Leadership Salix Fellows’ Program Travel Grant
2014
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Georgia Regents University Chief Gastroenterology Fellow
2014
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Georgia Regents University Fellow/Resident of the Year Finalist
2014
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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GMED 5077
Ambulatory Adult Select
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GMED 5000
Basic Clerkship GMED
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GMED 5021
Gastroenterology Extn.
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RGAS 5000
Gastroenterology Hepatology
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GMED 5023
Pulmonary Externship
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests center on clinical gastroenterology training, high-quality endoscopy education, and the professional development of trainees through structured clinical mentorship and skills-based procedural and clinic learning. My academic focus includes inflammatory bowel disease and advancing the integration of high-quality clinical care into both patient management and trainee education.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The Association of Lactose Intolerance With Colon and Gastric Cancers: Friend or Foe?, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Association between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Lactose Intolerance: Fact or Fiction, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Wnt–β-Catenin–IL-10 Signaling Axis in Intestinal APCs Protects Mice from Colitis-Associated Colon Cancer in Response to Gut Microbiota, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Role of Chronoedoscopy and Enhanced Imaging Techniques in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Colorectal Cancer Colonscopy Surveillance, 2018
Cited Research
- EVALUATION OF THE EXTENT-OF-DISEASE (EOD) TUMOR BURDEN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AS A NOVEL PROGNOSTIC INDEX FOR EXTRAHEPATIC CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA, 2017
Conference Proceeding
Research Interests
Clinically, I am focused on high-quality endoscopy, colorectal cancer prevention, and broad-based GI patient care. My research interests include inflammatory bowel disease and innovations that strengthen clinical training and quality of care.
Professional Service
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American College of Gastroenterology
2015 - Present
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American College of Physicians
2015 - Present
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American Gastroenterological Association
2015 - Present
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American Medical Association
2015 - Present
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