Eleazar Montalvan, MD

Bio

Dr. Montalvan-Sanchez attended Dowal College of Honduras and received his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras.
Dr. Montalvan has been responsible for conducting various research projects, including epidemiological studies, surveillance studies, and Randomized Clinical Trials sponsored by the NIH in cooperation with multiple institutions (UAB, Vanderbilt & Mayo Clinic).
Serves as National Hispanic Medical Association Liaisons dedicating to developing future generations of Latinx medical professionals to make a difference in Hispanic Healthcare for communities.
Recently joined the internal medicine program at Indiana University and is now part of the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Department of Medicine.

Key Publications

Estevez D, Montalvan-Sanchez EE, Wong E, Montalvan-Sanchez DM, Rodriguez-Murillo A, Dominguez RL, Morgan DR, Health Barriers and Patterns of Gastric Cancer Care in Rural Central American Resource-Limited Settings. JAMA ONCOLOGY (2018), DOI:10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.2570
Ortiz V, Estevez-Ordonez D, Montalvan-Sanchez EE, Urrutia-Argueta S, Israel D, Krishna S, Romero-Gallo K, Wilson KT, Peek R, Dominguez RL, Morgan DR, Helicobacter pylori antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic consumption in the low-resource Central America setting. Helicobacter (2019), DOI: 10.1111/hel.12595
Montalvan-Sanchez EE., Urrutia, S. A., Rodriguez, A. A., Duarte, G., Murillo, A., Rivera, R., Norwood DA, Godoy, C. A. (2020). Cardiovascular risk assessment in the resource-limited setting of Western Honduras: An epidemiological IJC Heart & Vasculature, 100476. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2020.100476
Norwood, D.A., Dominguez, L.B., Paredes, A.A., Montalvan-Sanchez EE, Dougherty M, Dominguez RL, Morgan DR, Prevalence and Associated Dietary Factors of Rome IV Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Rural Western Honduras. Dig Dis Sci (2020).
Rifkin SB, Dominguez RL, Montalvan-Sanchez EE, Norwood DA, Estevez D, Morgan Aspirin is protective against gastric cancer in a high incidence region of Central America. DDW 2019. (Poster Distinction).
Dominguez RL, Elemore S, Montalvan-Sanchez EE, Norwood DA, Estevez D, Gulley ML, Morgan DR. Novel Genomic Analysis of Central America Gastric Adenocarcinoma Tissues Reveals Coexisting Human Mutations with H. pylori and EBV Genomes. DDW
Montalvan Sanchez EE, Dominguez RL, Rodriguez Murillo AA, Norwood DA, Morgan D, S1369. Gastric Cancer Survival and Associations in the Rural Developing Nation Setting in Central America, The American Journal of Gastroenterology: October 2020, vol 115. pS690-S691 doi:10.14309/01.ajg.0000707524.59016.42

Titles & Appointments

Resident Appointee

Education

2017 MD Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras
Research

My primary research interest and experience is in non-communicable diseases and cancer among Latinx populations living in Latin America and the United States. This includes epidemiology and health disparities in low-middle income settings and resource-limited settings.
Publications

Prevalence and Associated Dietary Factors of Rome IV Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Rural Western Honduras.
Norwood DA; Dominguez LB; Paredes AA; Montalvan EE; Rodriguez Murillo A; Dougherty MK; Palsson OS; Dominguez RL; Morgan DR; Digestive diseases and sciences 2020 Oct 22

Cardiovascular risk assessment in the resource limited setting of Western Honduras: An epidemiological perspective.
Montalvan Sanchez EE; Urrutia SA; Rodriguez AA; Duarte G; Murillo A; Rivera R; Paredes Henriquez AA; Montalvan Sanchez DM; Ordoñez E; Norwood DA; Dominguez LB; Dominguez RL; Torres K; Reyes Fajardo EM; Godoy CA; International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature 2020 Feb 4

Helicobacter pylori antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic consumption in the low-resource Central America setting.
Ortiz V; Estevez-Ordonez D; Montalvan-Sanchez E; Urrutia-Argueta S; Israel D; Krishna US; Romero-Gallo J; Wilson KT; Peek RM; Dominguez R; Morgan DR; Helicobacter 2019 May 20

Health Barriers and Patterns of Gastric Cancer Care in Rural Central American Resource-Limited Settings.
Estevez-Ordonez D; Montalvan-Sanchez EE; Wong RE; Montalvan-Sanchez DM; Rodriguez-Murillo AA; Dominguez RL; Morgan DR; JAMA oncology 2018 Aug 1

Congenital Malformations of the Central Nervous System in Rural Western Honduras: A 6-Year Report on Trends.
Estevez-Ordonez D; Dewan MC; Feldman MJ; Montalvan-Sanchez EE; Montalvan-Sanchez DM; Rodriguez-Murillo AA; Urrutia-Argueta SA; Cherry CB; Morgan DR; Alvarez-Rodriguez R; Bonfield CM; World neurosurgery 2017 Jul 29
Professional Organizations

National Hispanic Medical Association
Clinical Interests

-POCUS aficionado
-Physical Examination Pearls
-Gastroenterology related disorders
Awards

Org: AMA
Desc: American Medical Association (AMA) & University of Cincinnati Resident Diversity Leadership Program (RDLP).This program will bring together approximately 35 residents from University of Cincinnati, Indiana University, Ohio State University, and Virginia Commonwealth University to gain leadership competencies, skill-building tools, and to create a national network of colleagues for pursuing career advancement in academic medicine. The goals of the program are to: 1. Identify professional development goals and design a career path to achieve them. 2. Develop competencies in academic and organizational leadership through a diversity lens. 3. Cultivate a community of practice within the program to support personal and professional goals. 4. Expand professional learning network of colleagues and national leaders.
Scope: National
Date: 2022-03-12

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