Crystel Harb D.O.
CHIEF RESIDENT
Dr. Crystel Harb D.O.
What is your hometown?
San Antonio, TX.
Where did you attend medical school?
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) – San Antonio, TX.
- Graduated with Honors.
What other educational credentials do you have?
M.P.H. in Epidemiology – University of Texas School of Public Health, San Antonio TX.
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Summa Cum Laude Honors.
B.S. in Biology with Chemistry Minor – St. Mary’s University, San Antonio TX.
- Summa Cum Laude Honors.
What are your particular clinical interests and why?
My clinical interests include a range of: Preventative Medicine, Public Health, & Lifestyle Medicine. The primary goals of these fields in medicine are to prevent the initial development of disease, detect early existing disease, and reduce complications of existing disease. Simply put, they are all about Health Promotion, which is vital in effectively combating disease at its root.
Why did you choose Family Medicine?
I believe family medicine physicians play an important role within different organizational levels in Health Care whether in physician groups, academic institutions, community organizations, or professional societies. Within these, family medicine physicians are integral in educating patients on Health & Wellness. Health education is my ultimate passion, and this is ultimately why I chose Family Medicine.
Why did you choose the Community Based Family Medicine Residency program?
I chose the Community Based Family Medicine Residency program because of its emphasis on compassionate, outpatient care towards our underserved patient population. I love the variety and the continuity of care found in this residency program, as well as the opportunities to get involved with community outreach in order to practice medicine and promote health. Additionally, this program has outstanding attending physicians who love to teach and this ultimately makes all the difference in my training and journey to become a Family Medicine physician.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?
Outside of medicine, my hobbies include music, dance, and art. I enjoy teaching piano and music theory, and have competed in various dance competitions. I also create art as way to destress using epoxy resin as my medium which is a fun way to express myself.
In my free time, I love to go hiking with my dog. I have a German Shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix who is a very high-energy dog that enjoys always being active and helps keep me fit!
Dr. Crystel Harb D.O.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Authored Academic Textbook:
- Public Health Epidemiology. Harb, Crystel M. (2020). Lulu Press, Inc.
- Online Contact Tracing Certificate course developed for undergraduates seeking Public Health internships: Harb, Crystel M. (2021). Contact Tracing Certificate Course. Udemy.
Research Grants:
- CHEST Foundation Research Grant in COVID-19 – Main Methodist Hospital, August 2020.
- American Thoracic Society Research Grant in COVID-19 & Diversity – Main Methodist Hospital, August 2020.
- National Endowment for the Humanities – University of Texas at San Antonio, August 2020.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications:
- Guilherme Corral, DO, Crystel Harb, DO, MPH, Zara Lodhra, DO Candidate Class of 2023, Amanda Turner, DO, Erin Parker, DO, Bridget Thackeray, DO, Nichole Van De Putte, MD. “A retrospective analysis of postpartum adherence to follow up in High-Risk OB patients in Primary Care.” Family Medicine Journal. In Publication.
- Crystel Harb, MPH, Gaielle Harb, PharmD Candidate Class of 2020, Bradi L. Frei, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP. “First-line Atezolizumab plus Chemotherapy in Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Results of the Impower133 trial”. Topics in Evidence-Based Pharmacy Practice Linn, William D. New York, NY: McGraw- Hill. July 2019.
- Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, Dorothy Long Parma, MD, MPH, Edgar Muñ oz, MS, Crystel Harb, BS, Kristin D. Mendoza Alan E.C. Holden, PhD, Michael Wargovich, PhD. “An anti-inflammatory dietary intervention to reduce breast cancer recurrence risk: study design and baseline data.” Contemporary Clinical Trials. March 2017.
Poster Presentations:
- Atopic Dermatitis & Food Triggers: Clinical Case Report – American Academy of Family Physicians’ Family Medicine Experience, Washington DC, September 2022.
- Management of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in primary care: Evidence-Based Review – Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Houston TX, November 2021.
Leadership Positions:
- Bexar County Medical Society (BCMS) Public Health and Patient Advocacy Committee representative.
- Texas Academy Family Physicians (TAFP) Elected Resident Delegate – 2022-2023