Adrian de la Garza, MD, MHA

Director of Clinical Operations at Tele911

Dr. Adrian de la Garza has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Adrian is currently the Director of Clinical Operations at Tele911, a position they have held since December 2022. Prior to this, Dr. de la Garza co-founded and served as a Board Member at Lumenia, a non-profit organization focused on treating addiction, from August 2022.

In 2018, Dr. de la Garza co-founded and served as the CEO of Doctu, a telehealth startup offering virtual primary care in Latin America. Adrian held this position until September 2022.

Dr. de la Garza also has experience in the venture capital and startup field. Adrian was a Founder in Residence for Antler, a global early-stage VC and startup generator, from August 2020 to January 2022.

Previously, Dr. de la Garza worked as a Business Development Advisor at Centro Rinnova from June 2019 to April 2020. Adrian also served as the Co-Founder and Managing Director at the same organization from August 2017 to May 2019. Centro Rinnova is a comprehensive treatment center for obese patients, focusing on holistic approaches.

Dr. de la Garza has also held positions in public health and medical practice. Adrian worked as a Public Health Administrator for the Secretaría de Salud del Gobierno de México from August 2016 to July 2017. Prior to this, they were a Medical Doctor at Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social from July 2015 to July 2016.

Additionally, Dr. de la Garza has engaged in research and collaborative work as a Research Collaborator & Assistant at Universidad de Monterrey from May 2013 to June 2016.

Earlier in their career, Dr. de la Garza worked as a Surgical Assistant at Obesity Surgery-Centro para el Tratamiento Integral de la Obesidad from August 2011 to April 2014.

Overall, Dr. Adrian de la Garza has experience in clinical operations, co-founding and leading startups, business development, public health administration, research, and surgical assistance.

Adrian de la Garza, MD, MHA has a diverse education history. In 2010, they obtained their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the Universidad de Monterrey, specializing in Medicine. In 2017, they pursued further education at the same institution and completed a Master of Business degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA).

In 2013, Adrian spent a brief period at the Universitat de Barcelona, where they focused on Bioethics & Healthcare Delivery. During this time, they did not obtain a specific degree.

Adrian continued their educational journey at the Universitat de Barcelona from 2022 to 2024, earning a Master of Science (MS) degree in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Prevention and Treatment. This specialized degree showcased a focused interest and expertise in this field.

Adrian's educational background also includes a brief period at the Tecnológico de Monterrey from 2007 to 2010. However, the specific degree or field of study for this time is not provided.

Outside of their formal education, Adrian has obtained additional certifications. In 2021, they completed a certification in Digital Product Management from KURIOS. Adrian also holds certifications in Healthcare IT: Challenges and Opportunities and Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship, although the institutions and dates of acquisition are not provided.

Overall, Adrian de la Garza's education history demonstrates a commitment to gaining diverse knowledge and expertise in the medical and healthcare administration fields.

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  • Director of Clinical Operations

    December, 2022 - present