Biography

Mona Yazhari, MPAS, PA-C, is a board certified Physician Assistant (PA) in the Department of Internal Medicine - Weight Wellness at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Ms. Yazhari completed her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Texas in Austin and earned her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of North Texas Health Science Center. She has worked in Family Medicine and Endocrinology, with a particular interest in Type 2 Diabetes and weight management, prior to transitioning to the Weight Wellness department to further help patients with medical weight-loss therapies, management of nutritional deficiencies after weight loss surgery and assistance with lifestyle changes to help patients reach their goals.

Education & Training
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies - University of North Texas Health Science Center
  • Bachelor of Science - University of Texas in Austin