Biographical summary
Ali Duarte Garcia, M.D., M.S., is a rheumatologist with special interest in systemic autoimmune diseases. He holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
His clinical focus and expertise includes:
- Diagnosis, evaluation and management of systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Complex evaluation and coordination of care for patients with undiagnosed, treatment-refractory, or otherwise challenging systemic autoimmune diseases.
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Duarte Garcia's research focus is on health services and epidemiologic research of systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome and is actively involved in mentoring students, residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
Lupus spectrum diseases:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- Lupus nephritis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2019
FellowRheumatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
Chief Medical ResidentTufts Medical Center
- 2015
Internship/Residency - Internal MedicineTufts Medical Center
- 2010
MDUniversidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2018
RheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2015
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2023
Laureate AwardMayo Clinic
- 2021
2021 “Top Performing Provider” Patient Experience awardMayo Clinic
- 2019
Distinguished Fellow AwardAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 2019
Philip S. Hench AwardDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2019
Lupus 2019 Scientific Merit Award13th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- 2018
Howard Polley, M.D. Rheumatology Trainee Outstanding Abstract AwardMayo Clinic Hench Society
- 2017
Marshall J. Schiff, MD Memorial Fellow Research AwardAmerican College of Rheumatology, Rheumatology Research Foundation
- 2017
Health Care Delivery Scholar Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery
- 2017
CERSI ScholarYale-Mayo Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI)
- 2015
Outstanding Senior Resident Teaching AwardTufts Medical Center
- 2014
Accomplished teaching in Medicine ClerkshipTufts University School of Medicine
- 2012
Notable teaching in Medicine ClerkshipTufts University School of Medicine
- 2010
National Academic Excellence Award Academia Nacional De Medicina (Mexico)
- 2010
Top medical student award Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
- 2010
Summa Cum LaudeUniversidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
- 2008
Academic Excellence Award Chihuahua State Government
Professional memberships
- 2022 - 2023
MemberRheumatology Research Foundation Portfolio Review Panel
- 2021 - 2022
Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Communications and Marketing Committee
- 2021 - 2022
MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Strategic Planning Taskforce
- 2021 - 2023
Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Early Career Investigator Subcommittee
- 2020 - 2021
Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Global Engagement Special Committee
- 2018 - 2019
Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Communications and Marketing Committee
- 2017 - 2018
Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Health and Information Technology Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberResearch Committee, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2016 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2015 - 2016
MemberTufts Medical Center Clinical Competency Committee
- 2015 - 2016
MemberTufts Medical Center Health Information Committee
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 2013 - 2016
MemberTufts Medical Center House Staff Review Committee
- 2013 - 2015
MemberTufts Medical Center Accreditation Sub-Committee
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2006 - 2007
Student RepresentativeUniversidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, Medical School Board
Publications