Biography

Marcela Mendez-Romero, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and a member of the Division of Hospital Medicine

Originally from Mexico City, Dr. Mendez-Romero holds two bachelor's degrees in neuroscience and healthcare studies, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at Dallas. She then earned a master's in public health from the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health. She received her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Mendez-Romero joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022. She is currently a Hospitalist at William P. Clements University Hospital.

Dr. Mendez-Romero is a current member of the Dallas County Medical Society, the Texas Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. 

Education

Other Post Graduate Training
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas (2018), Public Health
Medical School
UT Southwestern Medical School (2019)
Internship
UT Southwestern Medical Center (2020), Internal Medicine
Residency
UT Southwestern Medical Center (2022), Internal Medicine

Professional Associations/Affiliations

  • American Medical Association (2019)
  • Dallas County Medical Society (2019)
  • Texas Medical Association (2019)