- Medical School - , Medicine
Jonathan Melendez Torres, M.D.
- Internal Medicine - General Internal Medicine
Biography
Jonathan Melendez Torres, M.D., is an Assistant Instructor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine.
Dr. Melendez earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School. He’s completing a residency in internal medicine at UT Southwestern; he currently serves as Chief Resident.
He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2023.
Dr. Melendez conducts clinical research on hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance within UT Southwestern’s Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases. He has delivered numerous presentations and published several academic articles related to his areas of expertise.
Personal Note
When he’s not at work, Dr. Melendez enjoys spending time with his wife and his two dogs, playing volleyball and pickleball, and exploring new restaurants.
Education & Training
Professional Associations & Affiliations
- American College of Physicians
- Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Honors & Awards
- Chief Resident 2023, UT Southwestern, Internal Medicine Residency
- Outstanding Clinical Ward Teaching Intern 2021, UT Southwestern, Internal Medicine Residency
- Recipient, Fannie and Alegro J. Godley, M.D., Scholarship Grant Fund 2017, University of Michigan Medical School