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Department
LocationCancer and Hematology Center
Hematology Center
Bone Marrow Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant Program
Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Cancer and Hematology
Phone: 832-826-5704
Fax: 832-825-0872
Email
axcain1@texaschildrens.org
Address
West Tower
6621 Fannin St., Ste. 800
Houston, TX 77030
Alexandra C. Mendoza, MS, PA-C
Associate Director, Advanced Practice Providers, Bone Marrow Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant Program
Clerkship Director, Physician Assistant Students, Cancer and Hematology Center
Instructor / Physician Assistant, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Masters | Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies | 2013 |
| University of North Carolina | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science, Chemistry | 2009 |
About
Alexandra "Alex" Mendoza is a certified physician assistant and Associate Director of Advanced Practice Providers for the Bone Marrow / Stem Cell Transplant Program at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center.
She has a passion for helping families through the stem cell transplant and cellular therapy process for treatment of a variety of oncologic, hematologic, immunologic, and metabolic disorders. She is devoted to evidence-based practice and strives to deliver the safest and most effective care to her patients and their families.
Alex serves as the clerkship director for physician assistant students and fellows rotating at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center. She is also involved in advanced practice provider student precepting and educational lectures.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) | Member |
| American Society for Transplantation and Cell Therapy (ASTCT) | Member |
| Children’s Oncology Group (COG) | Member |
| Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics (SPAP) | Member |
| Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA) | Member |
Selected Publications
Awards & Honors
2019 Dr. Marilyn Hockenberry Advanced Practice Provider Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice, Education and Research, Texas Children's Hospital
2021 Member Spotlight. Highlights the clinical and community work of member Physician Assistants, Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics (SPAP)
2021 Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)
Board Certification
Texas Medical Board Physician Assistant License, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Physician Assistant Certification
Language
English
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