Teresa Lee Balgos
About Teresa Lee Balgos
Teresa Lee Balgos is a Registered Dietitian at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, with over ten years of clinical experience in various medical institutions.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Teresa Lee Balgos is currently serving as a Registered Dietitian at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, United States. In this role, she utilizes her extensive expertise to support the dietary and nutritional needs of patients. Her focus includes improving long-term health outcomes through effective dietary planning and intervention.
Clinical Experience
Teresa Lee Balgos has garnered ten years of clinical experience, working in various capacities to enhance dietary habits and promote long-term health for patients of all ages. Her roles have included positions at multiple medical institutions such as Rush University Medical Center, Loyola University Health System, Massachusetts General Hospital, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, and Quincy Medical Center. Each role has contributed significantly to her comprehensive understanding of clinical dietetics.
Educational Background
Teresa Lee Balgos has a strong educational foundation in both dietetics and molecular biology. She earned her Master's degree from Boston University, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology at the University of Washington, which she attended from 2000 to 2004. Her high school education was completed at Taipei American School from 1997 to 2000.
Former Roles in Dietetics and Nutrition
Teresa Lee Balgos has held numerous roles in the field of dietetics and nutrition. She was a Clinical Dietitian at Rush University Medical Center for 10 months in Chicago, Illinois, and at Loyola University Health System for one year in Maywood, Illinois. Additionally, she served as a Clinical Dietitian for three years at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, and for one year at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. She also spent two years as a Registered Dietitian at Quincy Medical Center in Massachusetts.
Internships and Teaching Experience
Teresa Lee Balgos began her career with various internships and teaching roles. She served as a Dietetic Intern at Boston Medical Center for seven months in Boston, Massachusetts, and as a Practicum Intern at Gold's Gym for two months in Dallas, Texas. Additionally, she was a Teaching Assistant in the Clinical Exercise Physiology Lab at Boston University for three months in 2006. These early experiences provided a strong foundation for her career in dietetics and nutrition.