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Michael Perez, MD

Appointments: 1-855-324-0091

Languages

Spanish


Education

The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, MD

Southern Methodist University, BS, Biology


Residency/Fellowship

Residency, Pediatrics, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Michael Perez, MD, is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist in the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin. He specializes in cardiology care and treatment for children.

Dr. Perez graduated magna cum laude with distinction in biological sciences from Southern Methodist University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in biology. He earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School in Houston. Dr. Perez completed both his residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric cardiology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Dr. Perez has presented at multiple national conferences, as well as performed research, and instructed medical students. In addition, he was featured in People Magazine and Good Morning America for having been diagnosed with a rare heart condition in a toddler. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology.

Dr. Perez is a pediatric cardiologist with Pediatric Cardiology of Austin.

Specializations

  • Pediatric cardiology

Board Certification

  • American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatric, Pediatric Cardiology

Awards & Honors

  • Southern Society for Pediatric Research/American Pediatric Association Trainee Travel Award
  • Hispanic American Medical Association of Houston Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in Medical School
  • Graduate with Distinction in Biological Sciences; Southern Methodist University in Dallas

Locations

  • Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
    Dell Children's Specialty Pavilion
    4910 Mueller Blvd.
    Austin, TX 78723
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