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Guillermo Uy

Guillermo Uy MD, FACS

Specialties: General Surgery

Board Certified: General Surgery

Languages: English

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General Info

Medical School/Degree: MD, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

Hospital Affiliations: Garnet Health Medical Center (ORMC), St. Anthony Community Hospital

Residency: General Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Internship: General Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Clinical Interests: Laparoscopic / minimally invasive surgery Abdominal hernias ( including complex reconstructions)

Year Joined: 2008

About Me

What made you want to become a health care provider or what is your earliest memory of wanting to be one?

Ever since childhood I wanted to become a doctor. I have been fascinated by the nature of this profession of helping people and saving lives.

What do you love most about your specialty? / Why did you choose your specialty?

I love my specialty because results have dramatically changed and improved lives of patients. Results and outcomes are immediate and patients love that.

How do you connect with your patients?

My specialty requires a lot of patient contact and interaction, and thus good bedside manners is key.

What are your interests outside of the office (hobbies, activities)?

I love playing basketball, and mountain biking.

What is your advice for your patients?

There is a solution to almost any problem.

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