About
Dr. Catalina Triana is a board-certified family physician with 25 years of clinical practice in family medicine. She completed her residency and a fellowship in Behavioral Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). That fellowship training shapes how she approaches care: she treats mental and physical health as inseparable, within the same visit and the same relationship.
Dr. Triana spent 20 years in medical education leadership at UTMB, John Muir Health, and UCSF. She serves as Co-Director of the UCSF Family and Community Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship. She is also a published Motivational Interviewing Trainer. In 2023-2024, she received the Maxine Papadakis Award in the School of Medicine at UCSF. Nominators cited her immense humanity, her commitment to anti-racist and gender-inclusive care, and her expertise in non-violent communication. com using Press Ganey surveys. She is passionate about menopause and midlife transitions, gender-affirming care, adolescent health, and supporting patients through major life changes. She provides care in English and Spanish and is experienced in caring for LGBTQ+ patients, including transgender and gender-expansive individuals.
Education & Training
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Fellowship
Behavioral Health, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Additional Training
20 years of medical education leadership at UTMB, John Muir Health, and UCSF; Co-Director of the UCSF Family & Community Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship; Motivational Interviewing Trainer
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Triana right for?
Dr. Triana is a strong fit for adults who want a physician who treats the whole person, not just a chief complaint. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disease benefit from her personalized, longitudinal approach. She is particularly well-suited for patients navigating menopause, gender transition, or other significant life changes. Adolescents 13 and older, as well as adults who prefer care in Spanish, will find a knowledgeable and affirming clinician. Patients dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, or insomnia receive integrated behavioral health support directly from Dr. Triana, without a separate referral.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Triana treats a broad range of primary care conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, anxiety, stress, insomnia, chronic headaches, and grief. She also provides ongoing management for patients with complex chronic conditions that benefit from a consistent, relationship-centered approach.
Yes. Dr. Triana completed a fellowship in Behavioral Health at UTMB and integrates mental health directly into primary care. She does not hand patients off to a separate provider when concerns become complex. Stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions all receive attention in the same visit and the same relationship.
Yes. Dr. Triana holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine (NPI 1098603354). She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Yes. Dr. Triana provides care in both English and Spanish. She believes patients should discuss their health in the language where they feel most comfortable.
Yes. Dr. Triana has extensive experience caring for LGBTQ+ patients, including transgender and gender-expansive individuals. This includes hormone therapy management, tailored preventive screenings, and care coordination. She approaches this as a natural part of her practice, not a specialty add-on.
Dr. Triana is passionate about menopause and midlife transitions. She provides comprehensive care through perimenopause and menopause, including the broader health shifts that accompany midlife. She addresses these changes within the context of a long-term relationship, where she already knows her patient's history and goals.
Dr. Triana has 20 years of medical education leadership at UTMB, John Muir Health, and UCSF. She serves as Co-Director of the UCSF Family and Community Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship. She is also a published Motivational Interviewing Trainer with a citation in PubMed (PMID 24261272).
Dr. Triana received the 2023-2024 Maxine Papadakis Award in the School of Medicine at UCSF. Nominators highlighted her humanity, empathy, and commitment to anti-racist and gender-inclusive care. She has also received several awards from UTMB and UCSF for professionalism, teaching, and patient care. com using Press Ganey surveys.
Yes. Dr. Triana welcomes patients ages 13 and older. Adolescent memberships are available as an add-on to an existing individual or partner membership. She has a genuine clinical interest in adolescent health and life-cycle care.
Dr. Triana organizes her approach to wellbeing around five dimensions: how you eat, rest, move, love, and think. She believes the most powerful thing a physician offers is genuine presence over time. Her goal is to be a steady, knowledgeable partner through every season of a patient's life.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026