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| Hector Daniel Chavarria-Bernal, M.D. |
He recently joined USA Health as an anatomic and clinical pathologist and the Whiddon College of Medicine as an assistant professor of pathology. USA Health’s commitment to excellence in patient care and medical education drew him to the academic health system.
“It has always been my dream to be part of an academic institution where I can apply the knowledge and skills I have gained throughout my years of training,” he said.
Originally from El Salvador, Chavarria-Bernal received his medical degree from Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado in San Salvador.
He completed residency training, followed by a fellowship in breast and gynecological pathology, at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, affiliated with the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health in New York. He furthered his training with a fellowship in genitourinary pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston.
“The most rewarding part of my job is when I can provide answers to patients and clinicians about the nature of a disease,” he said. “Helping them understand the diagnosis and potential treatment options is incredibly fulfilling.”
Board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology, Chavarria-Bernal is a member of the College of American Pathologists, American Society of Clinical Pathology, and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.
He expressed his gratitude to Guillermo Herrera, M.D., professor and chair of pathology, for the opportunity to be part of USA Health; and to his wife, Li Sun, and mother, Elsa Bernal, for their support.
