Dr.Fernando Urrutia began medical training in his native Mexico before continuing graduate studies at the University of Toronto in Canada. Following his accomplishments both north and south of the border, he was offered a position as the director of endoscopy at University of Texas-Galveston.

Dr. Urrutia's tri-country journey through the medical ranks isn't even the most unique aspect of his practice. Several years into his service at UT-Galveston, he left to form a private practice in the Houston area. His emphasis, therapeutic endoscopy is a highly unique subdivision of gastroenterology.

Dr. Urrutia stressed was drawn to gastroenterological endoscopy because of its capacity for early detection of malignant tumors. To advance his knowledge of the emergent field, he holds membership in both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Gastroenterologists, as well as beigh board certified in both gastroenterology and internal medicine.