Michael Mederos, M.D.

Biography

Michael Mederos, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He is a surgical oncologist specializing in cancers of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, and stomach, as well as neuroendocrine tumors and metastatic disease involving the liver. He also treats complex benign disorders of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts and has expertise in robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Mederos earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed a residency in general surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident for Education. He received advanced training through a complex general surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Certified by the American Board of Surgery, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2026.

Dr. Mederos is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered cancer care. He works closely with patients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team of specialists to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs and goals. He believes that clear communication, shared decision-making, and personalized care are essential to achieving the best possible outcomes and ensuring that patients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their treatment journey.

His research interests focus on locoregional therapy and conversion surgery, surgical outcomes, translational oncology, robotic surgery, and health policy. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and abstracts in his areas of expertise and his work has been published in high-impact journals such as JAMA, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Journal of the American College of Surgeons, and Surgery. He has also delivered national presentations and invited lectures and contributed to four textbooks.

Dr. Mederos is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. In 2024, he earned the UCLA General Surgery Residency Program’s Golden Scalpel Award for Most Outstanding Performance as Chief Resident.

Personal Note

When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Mederos enjoys traveling with his wife, watching and playing basketball, collecting watches, and exploring new restaurants and cuisines.