Current Fellows

Texas Tech Health El Paso

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division
Welcomes the 2025-2026 Fellows

First Year

Dustin Davenport, M.D.


Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine

Erick Del Pozo, D.O.


Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Marcos Martinez, M.D.


Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Angelica Gomez Plascencia, M.D.


Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez

Second Year

David Arteche, M.D.


Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX

What you like about the program: Everyone is really caring and helpful. It feels more like a family than a residency program.
What you like about El Paso: The sunny weather, majestic views, and small-town feel with super friendly people. Food is great, and there is plenty to do during free time.
Interests, passions, and career goals: Spending time with loved ones, movies and television, and working out.

Ivette Gonzalez-Diaz, M.D.


Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX

What you like about the program: Everyone is very welcoming.
What you like about El Paso: It’s my hometown! I love the community.
Interests, passions, and career goals: I am interested in child and adolescent fellowship.

Roberto Kutcher-Diaz, M.D.


Medical School: Universidad Central Del Caribe, Bayamón, Puerto Rico

What you like about the program: I’m very grateful for the supportive community that faculty and residents help foster in the program. It makes it a joy to come to work.
What you like about El Paso: El Paso is home to some of the friendliest people I’ve met. Because it’s a border community, I have the opportunity to serve patients in both English and Spanish. I also love going to the Chihuahuas games!
Interests, passions, and career goals: I’m interested in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as forensic psychiatry. I enjoy spending time with friends and co-residents, going to the movies, and traveling.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

Dr. Cecilia De Vargas, M.D.
Program Director
Email: Cecilia.DeVargas@ttep.edu
Office: 915-215-5857

Beatriz A. Miranda
Program Coordinator
Email: beatriz.miranda@ttep.edu
Phone: 915-215-5145