Specialty: Gastroenterology
Dr. Nelson P. Trujillo completed his undergraduate education at Baldor Academy in Havana, Cuba, in 1955, and his Doctor of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La., in 1962. He performed his internship and residency at George Washington University, Department of Medicine, at D.C. General Hospital, Washington, D.C., 1962-65, and the Department of Medicine at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston in 1965-66. He was Research Associate of the Hepatic Gastrointestinal Laboratory, George Washington Medical Division, at D.C. General Hospital, Washington, D.C., in 1963-65 as well. He served in the U.S. Army, and was Assistant Chief of Gastroenterology at Walter Reed Army Hospital. He received the Army Commendation Medal. Dr. Trujillo received academic appointments to George Washington University School of Medicine, Harvard School of Medicine, and the University of Connecticut Health Center.
He is Clinical Professor of Medicine at George Washington University, and serves as a Medical Consultant to the Department of State and The White House. Dr. Trujillo is a Diplomate of the American Board of Gastroenterology, as well as the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Trujillo is an active member in numerous professional societies, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, as well as the Inter-American Society for Digestive Endoscopy, and the American Federation for Clinical Research. He is licensed to practice in Louisiana, the District of Columbia and Maryland.
In addition to his professional affiliations, Dr. Trujillo’s involvement is evident with his participation on boards and committees of various organizations, such as the American Medical Association, and the Medical Society of the District of Columbia, as well as Past President of the Pan American Medical Society. He is a trained and licensed acupuncturist, and uses this skill to handle difficult and complicated problems. He is interested in nutritional supplements, herbs and homeopathy. His personal interests include golf, cooking, and being “GrandPaPa” to his 12 grandchildren.
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