Biographical summary
Dr. Bofill-Garcís is a board-certified physician specializing in gastroenterology with advanced training in complex endoscopic procedures.
Areas of clinical expertise include:
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Endoscopic resection of large/complex gastrointestinal polyps
Dr. Bofill-García is active in clinical research involving diagnosis and management of pancreaticobiliary conditions. She is interested in medical and endoscopic management of pancreatic disorders, including chronic pancreatitis. She serves on multiple national-level society committees and has a passion to represent and be an advocate for Women in Gastroenterology especially in the field of Advanced Endoscopy. Dr. Bofill-García is also passionate about leveraging technology to improve endoscopy education and personalizing obesity management.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Interventional endoscopy
- ERCP
- Pancreatic cancer
- Pancreatic cysts
- Bile duct strictures
- Biliary cancer
- Bile duct stones
- EUS-guided pancreaticobiliary drainage
- EUS-guided anastomosis creation
- Endoscopic resection of large gastrointestinal polyps
Education
- 2022
SubSpec FellowRST GI - Advanced Endoscopy, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2021
Fellowship - GastroenterologyVA Caribbean Healthcare System
- 2018
Residency - Internal Medicine VA Caribbean Healthcare System
- 2015
MDUniversidad Central Del Caribe
- 2010
Bachelor - BiologyUniversity of Puerto Rico
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2018
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2015
Gradated Cum Laude from medical schoolCum Laude
- 2012
Selected in the peer mentoring program to empower and encourage mentees, acting as a role model as well as tutoring and assisting them in their personal development. Academic Achievement Peer Mentor, Title V-A
- 2011
Selected among my medical class to receive a full scholarship from the Health Resources and Services Administration Program for the first and second year of Medical School. Federal Scholarship for Academic Achievements
- 2010
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Puerto RicoMagna Cum Laude
- 2007
University of Puerto RicoDean's List
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Pancreatic Association
- 2020 - present
MemberWomen in Endoscopy
- 2020 - 2021
Board MemberAsociacion Puertorriquena de Gastroenterologia (APG)
- 2020 - present
MembershipAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Gastroenterology Association
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
Publications