Ecler Ercole Jaqua, MD, MBA, FAAFP, AGSF, FACLM, DABOM, AAHIVS
Ecler Ercole Jaqua, MD, MBA, FAAFP, AGSF, FACLM, DABOM, AAHIVS, is an associate professor of Family and Geriatric Medicine at and associate program director of the Loma Linda University Family Medicine Residency.
Dr. Jaqua began her medical career at the age of 17 at The Lutheran University of Brazil, driven by a lifelong passion for medicine and patient-centered care. She completed her residency—and served as chief resident—at Loma Linda University Health. Dr. Jaqua then went on to pursue a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health.
Dr. Jaqua is board-certified in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. She has received a Lifestyle Medicine Interventionist certification and is an HIV specialist. In addition to her clinical achievements, Dr. Jaqua holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on strategic leadership, which complements her work in education and program development. She is committed to advancing resident education and providing holistic care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Jaqua lives with her husband and daughter in Loma Linda, California and enjoys singing, hiking, playing volleyball, and walking her dogs. She speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish. You can find her on LinkedIn.
Education
Graduate school: MBA from Trident University International
Medical school: MD from The Lutheran University of Brazil
Residency: Family Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Fellowships: Primary Care Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine; Geriatric Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health
Certifications
Obesity Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine
Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Family Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
HIV Specialist, American Academy of HIV Medicine
Professional accomplishments
Past President, California Academy of Family Physicians, Riverside-San Bernardino Chapter
Member, Education Advisory Panel for American Academy of Family Physicians
Member, 2023 Loma Linda University School of Medicine Alpha Omega Alpha Society
Recipient, Outstanding Clinician Educator of the Year 2021-2022 Award from Loma Linda University Health Family Medicine Residency
Recipient, 2022 Barbara Harris Award for Educational Excellence from the California Academy of Family Physicians Foundation
Published articles
Jaqua, E., Biddy, E., Moore, C., & Browne, G. (2023). The Impact of the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine on Brain Health. Cureus, 15(2), e34605. doi:10.7759/cureus.34605
Jaqua, E. E., Mapar, A., Tran, M. N., & Nguyen, V. (2023). Inadequate sleep & obesity: Breaking the vicious cycle. The Journal of Family Practice, 72(8), 332–338. doi:10.12788/jfp.0674
Jaqua E (2021). Obesity Myths and Facts. RAS Medical Science. Volume 1 Issue 4. April 2021. doi:10.51520/2766-5240-18
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