Ruben D. Restrepo MD, RRT, FAARC

Ruben Restrepo as a foreign physician from Colombia, Dr. Reuben Dario Restrepo did not know that a few years after his arrival in the United States he would consider teaching Respiratory Care as the pillar of his professional career. He is a very passionate educator; He strongly believes UT Health San Antonio, now known as UT Health San Antonio, graduates outstanding professionals who offer the best care to patients. He is a strong supporter of teaching students the benefits of multidisciplinary interactions and team work in simulated and real clinical scenarios to improve patients outcomes. He strives to instill in the students the importance of application and critical thinking versus mere memorization. He believes his students have rewarded him over his 14 years of teaching with their enlightenment.