Melissa Cortez

Melissa Cortez, DO

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • Imaging and Neurosciences Center

    801-585-7575

  • Melissa Cortez, DO, is a neurologist who has specialized expertise in neurological diseases affecting the autonomic nervous system (autonomic neurology), as well as multiple sclerosis (MS). She is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology (EMG, nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials, and autonomic testing). Dr. Cortez is the director and founder of the autonomic physiology lab at the University of Utah and has integrated a research program into her clinical work, aiming to better understand the underlying physiology of symptoms her patients experience. This knowledge is aimed at improving diagnostic strategies, improved selection of treatment options, and improving outcomes.

    Specialties

    • Autonomic Neurology
    • Autoimmune Neurology
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neuropathy
    • EMG
    • Ultrasound
    • Neurology

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology - Primary

  • Melissa Cortez, DO, is a neurologist who has specialized expertise in neurological diseases affecting the autonomic nervous system (autonomic neurology), as well as multiple sclerosis (MS). She is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology (EMG, nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials, and autonomic testing). Dr. Cortez is the director and founder of the autonomic physiology lab at the University of Utah and has integrated a research program into her clinical work, aiming to better understand the underlying physiology of symptoms her patients experience. This knowledge is aimed at improving diagnostic strategies, improved selection of treatment options, and improving outcomes.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Primary

    Research interests

    • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Autonomic Dysfunction
    • Clinical Neurophysiology (EMG)

    Education history

    Fellowship Clinical Neurophysiology, Electromyography/Autonomics - Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic Fellow
    Multiple Sclerosis - Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic Clinical Fellow
    Chief Resident Adult Neurology - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Adult Neurology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Preliminary Medicine - University of Minnesota Intern
    Medicine - Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctorate
    Undergraduate Molecular Biology, Minor in Psychology - University of Wyoming B.S.
    Undergraduate Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Cornell College