Maria G. Portilla, MD
Staff Physician
Eating Disorders Treatment Team
Elson Student Health Center
Education:
BS, Zoology, University of Maryland (1973)
MD, Universidad del Valle Medical School, Cali, Colombia
(1980)
Public Health Service – General Medicine, Hospital San Jose,
Buga, Colombia (1980–1981)
Pediatric Intern, Tulane University School of Medicine/Charity
Hospital (1981–1982)
Pediatric Resident, St. Louis University School of Medicine/
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital (1982–1984)
Ambulatory Pediatric Fellowship, St. Louis University School of
Medicine/Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
(1984 –1986)
Clinical and Research Interests:
Eating Disorders
Resident Education
Personal Interests:
Spending time with my husband, family and friends
Traveling
Writing
Advice for Students
With the pressure of academics, it’s important to remember to
take the time to take care of yourself; emotionally, mentally and
physically.
Phone: (434) 982–3915
Fax: (434) 243–9669
Patients may send a secure message to Dr. Portilla
through the Healthy Hoos online.