Michael Perez, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist, Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
Spanish
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, MD
Southern Methodist University, BS, Biology
Residency, Pediatrics, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Clinical Biography
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 earned his bachelor's degree in biology, graduating magna cum laude with distinction in biological sciences, from Southern Methodist University and his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He completed both a residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric cardiology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Dr. Perez has presented at multiple national conferences, conducted research, and taught medical students. He was also featured in People Magazine and Good Morning America for his work with a toddler diagnosed with a rare heart condition. 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
Dell Children's Specialty Pavilion
4910 Mueller Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723
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