Educate, teach, explain. If a patient truly understands their medical condition, then they will become advocates for their own health wherever they go.

Tito Velasquez is a Spanish-speaking physician assistant with over a decade of experience in healthcare and in treating a variety of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and conditions. His experience working as a health coach, registered dietitian, and physician assistant has informed his root-cause approach to treating Oshi Health patients’ GI concerns. 

Before joining Oshi, Tito worked in various settings including academic hospitals, non-profit organizations, and brick-and-mortar gastroenterology clinics. 

Outside of working with patients, Tito is an avid traveler who loves discovering new places — from relaxing on sunny beaches to camping in the wilderness.

Education:

  • Master of Science, Northwestern University

Awards and Recognitions

  • AAPA Future Educator Fellow (2017-2018)
  • ACHIEVE highest ranking at Texas Children’s Hospital (2015-2016)
  • Kris and Savitri K. Kamath Scholarship (2011)
  • Activities Honorary Society Award (2011)
  • Martin Luther King Scholarship (2010)
  • Van Doren Scholarship (2008)
  • Laurette Kirstein Scholarship (2008)

Favorite Gut Health Tip

Choose single ingredient foods as the foundation to your diet, including legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. This will diversify your gut microbiome for optimal gut health.