Ashley Echeta, MD

Resident Physician

Dr. Echeta joined the Department of Family Medicine in 2024. She is a resident physician in training at the Family Medicine Clinic – Island East. Dr. Echeta earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science from The University of Texas A&M in College Station, Texas.  Dr. Echeta earned her Doctorate of Medicine from St. George's University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada.

Dr. Echeta is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Dr. Echeta has academic, clinical and research interests in Sports Medicine, Urgent Care and Healthcare Policy and Advocacy.

A PERSONAL NOTE FROM DR. ECHETA

Howdy! I’m Ashley Echeta. So kind of you to stop by. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I’m an Aggie (whoop!) who then went off to med school in the Caribbean, and now finding myself on another island. So, what can I say, Island girl 4 life. But don’t be fooled, it’s still team Nigeria ‘round here. 

I chose UTMB as my #1 because of their tracks, particularly sports medicine. I’d love to become a team sports medicine physician and since fellowship applications have gotten more competitive, I knew completing the track would assist me heavily (pun intended). I’m so blessed to have the opportunity to return closer to home while serving Galveston and the surrounding communities. I’m very excited to become a family trained physician. I’ve seen how they are often the first point in contact in healthcare, helping people maintain overall health much like a quarterback who is the first to touch a live ball. I know that I will leave equipped to handle/coordinate my future patients’ medical needs on top of providing sports medical care. 

Outside of medicine, I love to sleep, watch whatever is hot on TV, recreate cooking videos/reels, send TikTok videos, and do fitness.