Melida A. Juarez, MD

Dr. Melida Aurora Juarez is an Assistant Professor of Medicine with the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine at the University of Texas Health at San Antonio and Co-Medical Director of the Inpatient Palliative Medicine service and clinician with University Hospital and University Health System. Prior to beginning her medical studies, she received a BA in English Literature at Southwestern University. She completed medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, residency in Family Medicine and completed a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at UTHSA. Her interests include cancer related symptom management, complementary and alternative medicine interventions in palliative, palliative care in under-resourced settings, and social disparities in healthcare.​