Alecia Nero, M.D.
Associate Professor

Alecia Nero, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Division of Hematology and Oncology. She specializes in sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders and anemias, and serves as Director of the Sickle Cell Transiton Program and the Adult Sickle Cell Program.

Originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, she holds bachelor's degrees in mathematics and biology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. She earned her medical degree at UT Southwestern before completing a residency in internal medicine-pediatrics and a fellowship in hematology at Case Western Reserve University. She also earned a master's degree in clinical sciences from UT Southwestern's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Her research interest in sickle cell disease has resulted in numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, and she has been invited to present her findings at scientific conferences throughout the U.S. She is also actively involved as a principal investigator or co-investigator on several clinical trials evaluating the safety and effectiveness of experimental treatments.

Dr. Nero is frequently featured as a sickle cell disease expert in local and national media.

She is a dedicated volunteer for patient advocacy groups and community health and wellness events, and serves as a mentor to medical students, trainees, and faculty members.

Dr. Nero is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, National Medical Association, American Society of Hematology, CV Roman Medical Society, E.E. Just Medical Sciety, Sickle Cell Adult Provider Network, Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood Disorders, Texas Medical Association, and Dallas County Medical Society.

Personal Note

Dr. Nero’s interests outside of medicine include spending time with her family and reading for leisure.

Medical School

UT Southwestern Medical School (2004)

Residency

Case Western Reserve University (2008), Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

Fellowship

Case Western Reserve University (2011), Hematology Oncology

• Sickle Cell disease
• Transition of care and outcomes

• Sickle Cell Healthcare Hero
  Sickle Cell Consortium (2020)
• Who's Who in Black Dallas
  (2019)
• 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health
  National Minority Quality Forum (2016)
• Fellow
  American College of Physicians (2016)
• Visionary Award
  Sickle Cell Day Treatment Project (2016)
• Who's Who in Black Dallas
  (2016)
• Inspiring Women in STEM Award
  INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine (2015)
• Clinical Research Scholar
  UT Southwestern (2012-2015)

• American College of Physicians
• American Medical Association
• American Society of Hematology
• CV Roman Medical Society
• Dallas County Medical Society
• E.E. Just Medical Society
• Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood Disorders
• National Medical Association
• Sickle Cell Adult Provider Network
• Texas Medical Association