Francisco Delgado


Board Member, Scholar

Medicine

Francisco “Paco” Delgado came to the United States from Mexico to pursue a career in aviation, but God had other plans for him: After a personal encounter with Jesus, his life changed direction. He earned his MD with honors from Universidad La Salle in Mexico City and completed his Infectious Diseases fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been in clinical practice for over 25 years. He also owns a company that provides wound care services throughout Indiana. He lives near Indianapolis with his French-Canadian wife, Claude.

Most Popular Works

A curated selection of this scholar’s most widely engaged work with Reasons to Believe.

  • Revealing God in Science

    Explore Dr. Delgado's story: You’ve just received a rare, formal invitation to sit down with 12 esteemed Christian STEMM scholars. It’s you and them—and a promise of authentic and open conversation. What will you ask?

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  • The Human-Microbe Relationship

    What if your health depends on bacteria? Learn how the microbiome influences immunity, metabolism, and chronic disease in this fascinating talk on human design.

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  • Is There Scientific Evidence for God's Existence?

    What are the strongest arguments? Explore one doctor’s perspective.

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  • Vaccinations in the Christian Worldview

    What happens in a world without vaccines? Discover how faith, science, and love of neighbor come together in the debate over vaccination and public health.

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  • The Importance of Bacteria for Human Health

    If God is good, why did He create bacteria? Discover surprising ways microbes protect health, fight disease, and reveal the deeper design of creation.

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Top Resources

Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.

  • Human Body

    Author: Guest Writer

    Biomedical Solutions to COVID-19 Highlight Human Immune System Design

    Explore how biomedical innovations like convalescent plasma and monoclonal antibodies mimic our immune system to fight COVID-19, highlighting its remarkable design. Read More

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  • Meaning of Life

    Author: Guest Writer

    Are Religious Experiences Valid?

    Explore the validity of religious experiences through a Christian lens, examining scientific evidence, biblical truth, and personal transformation. Read More

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  • Human Body

    Author: Guest Writer

    How Bacteria Train Our Immune System

    Explore how the human microbiota trains and calibrates our immune system from birth, revealing intricate biological design and health benefits. Read More

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  • Life

    Author: Guest Writer

    God’s Goodness and the Ebola Virus

    Explore how the RTB model explains the Ebola virus within God's good design, linking virus roles in ecosystems and human disease. Read More

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