Luis Seija

About Luis Seija

Luis E. Seija, MD is a physician-leader, educator, and policy-driven researcher working at the intersection of medicine, health systems, and community impact. He is currently a postdoctoral fellow in the National Clinician Scholars Program and a student in the Master of Science in Health Policy Research program at the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Dr. Seija is dually trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, having completed residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he also served as Chief Resident. His clinical and research work centers on transplant hepatology, with particular focus on alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), alcohol use disorder, transitions of care across the lifespan, and the development of person-centered, integrated care models. His current research explores multidisciplinary approaches to improving transplant pathways for patients with ALD, using qualitative and mixed methods to elevate patient and caregiver perspectives and inform implementation strategies.A nationally recognized leader in organized medicine, health policy, and medical education, Dr. Seija has authored impactful policy proposals, helped develop award-winning curricula on clinical communication and documentation reform, and served as a trusted advisor to policymakers on alcohol regulation and public health strategy. He is a frequent speaker and commentator, contributing to broader conversations on health system innovation, physician training, and the future of care delivery.A proud native of Austin, Texas, Dr. Seija earned his BA from the University of Texas at Austin and MD from Texas A&M University College of Medicine. In July 2025, he will begin a first-of-its-kind combined clinical fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Gastroenterology/Hepatology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, a training pathway he envisioned and helped build to advance cross-age transplant care and multidisciplinary medicine.Driven by service, grounded in purpose, and passionate about mentorship, Dr. Seija continues to champion systems-level solutions that move medicine, and people, forward.

Experience

1. Clinical Research Fellow

   Massachusetts General Hospital

   Jun 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Division of Gastroenterology

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Doctor of Medicine

  2015 — 2019

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Arts

  2010 — 2014

• University of Pennsylvania

  Master of Science

  2023 — 2025

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Advocacy
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Sexuality Education
• Microsoft Office
• Workshop Facilitation
• Program Development
• Social Media
• Spanish
• Research
• Public Health
• Blogging
• Teaching
• Health Education
• Community Outreach