Eric Ortigoza

Eric Ortigoza is a Physician Scientist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics and specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. He holds a Doctor of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina, complemented by a Master of Science in Clinical Research. His clinical training includes pediatrics residency at the Medical College of Georgia and subspecialty fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the University of Florida.

His research focuses on non-invasive methods to study gastrointestinal development and feeding intolerance in premature infants. Key technologies explored include electrogastrography, near-infrared spectroscopy, and acoustic analysis. Recent work addresses antibiotic effects on gastric motility, cerebral blood flow monitoring, and EEG-based encephalopathy assessment in neonates.

Publications emphasize translational research themes: gastrointestinal physiology in preterm infants, clinical guidelines for feeding safety, and technological innovations for developmental assessment. His interdisciplinary approach bridges neonatal care with advanced diagnostic tools, contributing to improved clinical management strategies.

Professional activities include contributions to the Department of Pediatrics and participation in initiatives related to neonatal critical care. Current research actively investigates links between gut microbiota, motility disorders, and necrotizing enterocolitis pathogenesis.