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Absalon Gutierrez, MD, is an associate professor at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He is also the medical director for endocrinology at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital and its affiliated clinics.
Dr. Gutierrez’s primary clinical interests are in type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. He is fluent in Spanish and enjoys taking care of his patients.
His research on the role of incretin medication actions on obesity and metabolism is funded by the National Institutes of Health. His other research explores cardiovascular and metabolic effects of diabetes research on genetics and cardiovascular complications of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
When not seeing patients, Dr. Gutierrez enjoys playing jazz and classical music, reading, exercise and helping with church-related activities.
Awards / Recognitions / Appointments / Professional Memberships
1. NIH-NIDDK R21 DK122234: GLP-1 THERAPY: THE ROLE OF IL-6 SIGNALING AND ADIPOSE TISSUE REMODELING IN METABOLIC RESPONSE. PI: ABSALON GUTIERREZ, MD
2. Cheves and Isabella Smythe Distinguished Professorship
3. Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award
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I like that UT is a teaching hospital. I like that new physicians can be trained by working with me.
Dr. Gutierrez was excellent as usual explaining everything to me. He is a very caring physician.
Excellent Doctor
Is it possible to have the provider use a high quality microphone to make the communication much better? At times, it was difficult to hear from my end. It would also be nice to have a chat option while the virtual meeting is live. This will significantly help communication especially when one can type the words to the actual medication, disease, names, dosage info, and etc.
Excellent service. I thank you so very much.
All good
All staff was very friendly and attentive.
Very satisfied with provider.
The provider is very good at what he does. I felt safe with him with my son's care. The patient is my son.
The best doctor!
Dr. Gutierrez was excellent as usual, explaining everything to me and my daughter. Gave me a thorough exam.
Thank God for a beautiful staff.Keep up the good work.
Excellent professional
Dr. Gutierrez is an excellent doctor, and I wouldn't really want to use anybody else. Thank you.
Outstanding customer service from the beginning (front desk personnel) and all medical staff!! Thank you!!!
Excellent service. I'm greatly helped. Thank you.
Dr Gutierrez and from the lady who took our call were exceptionally accommodating!! Love the staff. We couldn't make into the medical center due to the hurricane Beryl and we're able to accommodate us by video call.
Dr Gutierrez is an excelet physicin. e explans everything thoroughly so you an understand what's going on. The male nurse who checked m n was very nice and professional. Dr. [...](resident/fellow) was also very nice and considerate. I really enjoeed my visit.
Dr. Gutierrez is the best! He is kind, and listen and most important he cares! He nurses staff are all-star! They are happy to see me. Always kind and friendly.
Dr. Gutierrez, his staff and students have always been gracious, competent, patient, compassionate, and professional. I always enjoy our visits and surprisingly look forward to my appointments.
Excellent Doctor Thank you