Fernando Baez-Corujo, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Fernando Baez-Corujo, who serves patients in Puerto Rico.

A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Baez-Corujo provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues. He runs QualityGastro, a leading gastroenterology practice providing advanced care to patients throughout the metro and northeast Puerto Rico area. 

With two locations in Canóvanas and Trujillo Alto, QualityGastro offers state-of-the-art gastroenterological procedures, including flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopy. These procedures help diagnose and manage conditions such as abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, colon cancer, colon polyps, irritable bowel syndrome, among others. The medical team has extensive experience in comprehensive gastroenterology care, offering in-depth analysis and evaluation to determine the cause of symptoms, followed by patient-centered care, tailored to the specific needs of each patient. 

Regarding his educational background, Dr. Baez-Corujo earned his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in 2011. He followed up by completing a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the VA Medical Center in 2014 and 2017, respectively.

Licensed to practice medicine in Puerto Rico, he is affiliated with various medical venues, including Doctors’ Center Hospital San Juan and San Jorge Children’s Hospital.

Attributing his success to the empathy he has for his patients, Dr. Baez-Corujo is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American College of Physicians.

Furthermore, he is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

On a more personal note, Dr. Baez-Corujo speaks both English and Spanish.

Recommended Articles

• New Crohn's and Colitis Treatment May Combine Antifungals and Probiotics

  A recent review, published in the Digestive and Liver Disease journal, proposes that new types of IBD treatment can come from combining antifungals with probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are believed to offer health-related benefits when consumed and bacteria can contain probiotic...

• New Blood Test May Help to Differentiate Between Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity

  Celiac disease is a rare autoimmune illness, where the immune system starts attacking the outer layer of intestine once gluten is ingested. However, people complaining about gastrointestinal problems after gluten consumption far exceed the number of people living with celiac, these are mostly people...

• Firefighters from Around the World Take Steps Toward Cystic Fibrosis Research

  As a firefighter, Wes Loucks received countless emergency phone calls throughout his 32 years of service for the Portland Fire and Rescue Bureau. After retiring, he received a personal call for help from his own family. His two grandsons were both born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a chronic genetic...

• Can Adults Get Jaundice?

  Jaundice is a condition wherein your skin and eyes turn yellowish. Newborns often manifest this type of skin discoloration but adults can also get it. If you think the symptoms you’re having are related to jaundice, be sure to seek medical attention right away. It could be liver, gallbladder, or...

• Causes and Treatment of a Persistent Cough

  What is a persistent cough?It can be annoying to have a cough that lasts for more than a couple of weeks. A cough is considered chronic or persistent if it does not go away after four weeks in children and eight weeks in adults. However, most persistent coughs are due to colds, flu, infection, or...

• A Link Between Celiac Disease and Infertility

  A confusing connection – celiac disease and infertilityHere are some stories about moms who experienced infertility linked to celiac disease.Lindsey Reimer became pregnant in 2013, however, in 2010 she was diagnosed with celiac disease. Seventeen weeks after becoming pregnant, she lost her baby...