Octavio DeLaPena, M.D.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
4401 Coit Rd. #201
Frisco, TX 75035
Phone: 972-335-7306
Fax: 972-335-7468
- Board Certified: Gastroenterology
- Fellowship: Gastroenterology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
- Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin
- M.D.: La Salle University Medical School, Mexico City, Mexico
- B.A.: Zoology/Pre-Med, Pomana College, Claremont, California
Currently
- In private practice more than 10 years
- Member, Board of Directors, Digestive Health Associates of Texas
- Chairman, Growth and Development Committee, Digestive Health Associates of Texas
- 2010 Chief of Staff for Centennial Medical Center
- President Elect of the Collin-Fannin County Medical Society
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Medical Association
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
- Collin-Fannin County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
Former Appointments
- Clinical Research Associate, Department of Oncology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin, Feb. 1995 - June 1995
- Attending Physician, Acute Care and Ambulatory Care, Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, Feb. 1995 - June 1995
- Pharmacology Lab Instructor, La Salle University Medical School, Mexico City, Mexico, 1980-1982
Honors
- Chief Fellow, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 1996-1997
- Department of Family Medicine Recognition of Excellence Award, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 1996
- Special Merit Commendation, Mexican State Department, 1984
- Academic Excellence Award, Pan American University, 1984
- Best Doctors in Dallas 2007, D Magazine
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Crohn's Disease
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