Susan Rodder, M.S.

Clinical Heart and Vascular Center

Internal Medicine - Cardiology
Nutritional Impact on the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Patient-Centered Application of Practical Dietary Recommendations

Biography

Susan G. Rodder, M.S., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in the nutrition impact on the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease; patient-centered application of practical dietary recommendations; and technology approaches for the sustainability of dietary recommendations.

Ms. Rodder earned her master’s degree in nutrition at Texas Woman's University. Certified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2006.

A registered dietitian in the Preventive Cardiology Program, she serves as course director for rotations in nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy chronic care at UT Southwestern. She's a member of the Texas Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Ms. Rodder is involved in several research projects related to diet and heart health, mobile health (mHealth) technology, and lifestyle changes during cardiac rehabilitation. She has delivered several invited lectures and published numerous academic articles.

In 2019, she received the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions Clinical Excellence Award.

Education & Training

Graduate School - Texas Woman's University (1990-1991), Clinical Nutrition
Undergraduate School - Simmons College (1980-1983), Clinical Nutrition
Internship - UT Southwestern School of Health Professions (1988-1990), Clinical Nutrition
Other Post Graduate Training - Texas Woman's University (1990-1991)

Professional Associations & Affiliations

Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (1991), Provides support, education and information for dietitians practicing in the areas of sports, cardiovascular and wellness
Dallas Dietetic Alliance (1991), Local organization which supports dietitians as the experts in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
North Texas Health Alliance Community Transformation, American Heart Association (2015), North Texas Health Alliance Community Transformation, American Heart Association
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (1990), National Certifying Academy

Honors & Awards

The University of Texas Southwestern School of Health Profession 2016 Outstanding Faculty Award 2016-2016, Department of Clinical Nutrition
Distinguished Teacher Award for Excellence in Teaching 2009, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, School of Health Professionals
Alpha Eta Honor Society 1990, National Allied Heath Professions Honor Society