Alexandra C. Mendoza, MS, PA-C
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Associate Director, Advanced Practice Providers, Cell Therapy and Bone Marrow 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
Office locations:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Alexandra C. Mendoza, MS, PA-C
Alexandra "Alex" Mendoza is a certified physician assistant and Associate Director of Advanced Practice Providers for the Cell Therapy and Bone Marrow 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.
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 |
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 |
Board Certification
Texas Medical Board Physician Assistant License
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Physician Assistant Certification
Honors and awards
- 2021
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Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)
- 2024
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Star Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2021
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Member Spotlight. Highlights the clinical and community work of member Physician Assistants, Society for Physician Assistants in Pediatrics (SPAP)
- 2019
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Dr. Marilyn Hockenberry Advanced Practice Provider Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice, Education and Research, Texas Children's Hospital
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.