Clinical Interests
- Advanced lung disease
- Pulmonary vascular disease
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Critical care medicine
Research Interests
- Pulmonary vascular biology
- Pulmonary vascular disease
- Right ventricular dysfunction and failure
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Education
- MD, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Ecuador
- MHS, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
Training
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Memberships
- American Thoracic Society (ATS)
- American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST)
- Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SSCM)
Awards and Honors
- Minority Trainee Development Scholarship. American Thoracic Society (ATS), 2022
- Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (NRSA-F32). NIH/NHLBI, 2022
- Baurenschmidt Fellowship Research Grant. Johns Hopkins University, 2021
- Sonia Stupniker, MD Library Research Award. Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, 2018
- Fifth Annual Southeastern PA ACP Resident Professionalism Award. American College of Physicians (ACP), 2017
- Young Achiever Award. American College of Physicians (ACP), 2017
- Outstanding Resident Teacher. Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, 2017
- Medical School Valedictorian. Universidad Central del Ecuador, 2012
Patient Comments
Excellent Doctor
Very knowledgeable and thorough and cared for my case and my well being.
Dr. Tovar was outstanding in his care, expertise and in developing a wonderful rapport and relationship with me very quickly. He was thoroughly prepared for our visit despite the appointment being made just the day before and he called me twice the following week to check in and share test results. I couldn't have asked for or imagined more complete and effective care.
Dr Tovar was so gracious and pleasant-he reviewed all his findings and what procedures will be next
Dr. Mario was so thorough, good listener, so concerned and really included me about proposed treatment. Spent adequate time to cover all my concerns, can't say enough about this wonderful doctor.