Dr. Fabrizia Faustinella, MD, PhD, FACP, Internist
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Dr. Fabrizia Faustinella, MD, PhD, FACP

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Kirby Drive Suite 600 Houston TX, 77098
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Fabrizia Faustinella, MD, PhD, FACP, is a highly experienced internist with more than three decades of experience at the renowned Texas Medical Center. Throughout her career, she has held various positions at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center, now known as John P. McGovern Medical School, in Houston, Texas. Dr. Faustinella's work has always revolved around providing exceptional patient care, advocating for patients' rights, and educating future generations of physicians.

Dr. Faustinella began her journey at Baylor College of Medicine as a trainee in the Department of Cell Biology, working under the guidance of Dr. Lawrence Chan. However, her passion for understanding the molecular basis of genetic diseases and gene therapy led her to join Dr. Tom Caskey's lab in the Department of Molecular Genetics. After completing her residency program in internal medicine at Baylor, she decided to shift her focus toward patient care, medical education, and advocacy, combining the realms of science and humanism to enhance patient outcomes and improve community health.

Throughout her tenure at the Texas Medical Center, Dr. Faustinella has actively sought out opportunities to foster collaborations in education and research between Baylor and the University of Texas. Notable examples of her collaborative efforts include serving as the Chair of the Comprehensive Clinical Competency Exam Committee and participating in the combined BCM-UT Master Teacher Fellowship Program. Additionally, she has been involved in a collaborative study on neural injuries and liposome-mediated gene transfer of nerve growth factors in primary septo-hippocampal cell cultures.

Dr. Faustinella has gained recognition on a local, regional, and national level for her contributions to medical education. She has developed enduring educational materials and has been involved in narrative medicine and media productions, which have received acclaim both nationally and internationally. Currently, Dr. Faustinella serves as the Co-chair of the TXACP-HPPC (Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians-Health and Public Policy Committee). In this role, she focuses on addressing obstacles to healthcare access, healthcare costs and disparities, and strengthening the patient-physician relationship.

In addition to her medical pursuits, Dr. Faustinella is deeply inspired by her patients and often writes personal essays about her experiences. Her essays have been published in academic and literary journals, further showcasing her passion for the intersection of medicine and humanities. Dr. Faustinella's extensive experience, dedication to patient care, commitment to medical education, and advocacy work have solidified her reputation as a respected and influential figure in the medical community. 

Education and Training

University of Perugia Medical MD, Magna Cum Laude 1986

University of Florence PhD 1989

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 2021 - Present
  • Distinguished Teaching Professor University of Texas-Health Science Center 2013 - 2014
  • Associate Professor University of Texas-Health Science Center 2005 - 2014

Awards

  • National Recipient of the Gene A. Copello Health Advocacy Fellowship 2023 Doctors for America (DFA) 
  • Gold Remi Award 2023 “The Person at the Center.” 56 th WorldFest International Film Festival 
  • TX-ACP Services Snyder/Chumley Advocate of The Year Award 2022 TXACP Services 
  • Best Doctor Award 2022 Texas Magazine, Doctor Edition 
  • Top Reviewer Award 2021 Annals of Internal Medicine 
  • Top Doctor Award 2021 Top Doctor National List 
  • Recipient of the “Annual Editors' Choice Award in Non-fiction” 2021 Waving Hands Review Literary Journal 
  • Winner in the Category of Learner Outcomes 2020 The Academy of Distinguished Educators Virtual Annual Showcase of Educational Scholarship 
  • The Academy of Distinguished Educators Virtual Annual Showcase of Educational Scholarship 2020 Baylor College of Medicine 

Professional Memberships

  • Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM)  
  • Doctors for America  
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society  
  • American College of Physicians  
  • Texas Club of Internists  
  • Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine  
  • UT-Women’s Faculty Association  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Texas Medical Association  
  • Harris County Medical Society  

Fellowships

  • University of Milano AIRC Fellowship  1989
  • Baylor College of Medicine Department of Cell Biology  1992
  • Baylor College of Medicine Institute of Molecular Genetics  1994

Articles and Publications

  • Peer-reviewed scientific publications:1. Grigoryan L., Michael K. Paasche-Orlow M.K., Alquicira O., Lindsey Laytner L., Schlueter M., Street R. L., Salinas J., Barning K., Mahmood H., Porter T.W., Khan F., Raphael J. L., Faustinella F., Barbara W. Trautner B. W. Antibiotic use without a 14 Prescription: A multi-site Survey of Patient, Health System, and Encounter Characteristics. Clinical Infectious Diseases. Volume 77, Issue 4, 15 August 2023, Pages 510517 https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciad241/71401552. Faustinella F., Frigini A.L. 62-year-old Woman with a one-month History of Back Pain, Fever, and Large Mass on Physical Exam. (A Common Complaint, an Unlikely Diagnosis: Psoas Abscess in the Urgent Care Center). Journal of Urgent Care Medicine. Jan.2023 https://www.jucm.com/a-common-complaint-an-unlikely-diagnosis-psoas-abscess-in-the-urgent-care-center/ (Offered for AMA PRA category 1 CME Credit).3. Faustinella F., Frigini A.L. Weight Loss, Abdominal Pain and Distension in a 74 years-old Woman. Journal of Urgent Care Medicine. Lead web exclusive article. September 2021 https://www.jucm.com/weight-loss-abdominal-pain-and-distension- in-a-74-year-old-woman/4. Faustinella F. Crime Scenes. Atherton Review. Vol 107, pg. 35-51 2021. Academy Press. Humanities for Humanity. June 2021 Reprinted in Courtship of Winds. Issue 10.1. Winter 2022. https://www.thecourtshipofwinds.org/fabrizia-faustinella5. Faustinella F. The Power of Observation in Clinical Medicine. International Journal of Medical Education (IJME). 2020 Nov; 11:250-251; doi: 10.5116/ijme.5fb9.1c9b https://www.ijme.net/archive/11/observation-in-clinical-medicine/

Teaching and speaking

  • Invited Lectures, Presentations, Seminars1. Faustinella. F. The Power of Audiovisual Media as a Tool of Communication and Self-expression. Filmmaking workshop and presentation. Rice Medical Humanities Club Symposium and Hackathon on Speculative Futures of Healthcare: Toward Healing and Justice. Rice University, Houston, Texas 04/07/20232. Faustinella. F. The US Health Care System: How Did We Get Here and Whats Next. Grand Rounds, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 03/22/20233. Faustinella F., Frigini AL. 62-year-old Woman with a one-month History of Back Pain, Fever, and Large Mass on Physical Exam. Category: Therapeutics/ Case Reports. Educational Research. FCM Research Day, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. 02/25/20234. Faustinella F., Auerbach D. Voter Engagement as a Health Equity Strategy. Board of Directors Meeting. TX-ACP Annual Scientific Meeting. Dallas, TX. 10/28/20225. Faustinella F. Correlation Between Empathy and Knowledge: How an Educational Film Documentary on Homelessness Positively Impacts Learners Perceptions. Health Humanity Research Group. Rice University. Houston, TX. 03/252022

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