Melissa Cortez, DO

Within the division, I focus on . . . 

Dr. Cortez’s clinical and research focus is on the development and implementation of novel, patient-centered interventions for "network disorders" affecting autonomic and sensory function—including traumatic brain injury, headache disorders, POTS, MS, autoimmune diseases, and post-infectious syndromes. She contributes to the advanced training of residents and fellows in both clinical and research domains. Her overarching goal is to improve understanding of the underlying physiology driving her patients’ symptoms while advancing education to peers and trainees, and implementing her research in service of new diagnostic strategies, targeted treatment selection, and improved functional outcomes.

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I see patients at . . . 

University of Utah – Imaging and Neuroscience Center

Key Publications

Published Work in MyBibliography: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1rsUzy0L6mnkk/bibliography/public/

Awards, Honors, & Recognitions 

2017–2019    Clinical Research Training Scholarship, American Academy of Neurology

2017–2018    Research Training Fellowship, American Autonomic Society

2017–2019    Vice President’s Clinical & Translational (VPCAT) Research Scholars Program, University of Utah

2013    American Academy of Neurology Institute Annual Meeting Fellow Scholarship

2013    Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Young Investigator Scholarship

2012–2013    Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care Physician Fellowship Training Grant, National MS Society

Professional Affiliations & Leadership Roles

• Member, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, Autonomic Disorders Exam Committee
• Advisory Board Member & Chairperson & Moderator, American Autonomic Society, Board Member; Chair, Clinical Affairs and Scientific Endorsement Committee
• Vice Chair, Autonomic Nervous System Section of the American Academy of Neurology
• Liaison, University Health Care, UUHC Group for the US Olympic Committee's National Medical Network, Neurology Liaison