Dr. Marisel Cancel-Mendez MD
Internist
842 Peg Oak San Antonio TX, 78258About
Marisel Cancel-Mendez, MD, is an internist and hospitalist who diagnoses and treats patients at WellMed At Northern Hills in San Antonio, Texas. “WellMed is a team of medical professionals dedicated to helping patients live healthier lives through preventive care. We believe that our patients come first, and it shows. Nine out of ten patients would recommend their friends and family members to WellMed,” states the official website of WellMed. As an internist, she has dedicated training and unique experience in the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. Internists provide long-term, comprehensive care and manage both common and complex diseases. Dr. Cancel-Mendez has an impressive professional journey that spans nineteen years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in internal medicine and hospital medicine. Throughout her many years of experience, she has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of her practice, as evidenced by her sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work.
Education and Training
Universidad Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Professional Memberships
- Bexar County Medical Society
- American College of Physicians
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Physicians, Bexar County Medical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her determination.
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Outdoor Activities
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Medical Association
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Get to know Internist Dr. Marisel Cancel-Mendez, who serves patients in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Cancel-Mendez is a board-certified internist who, in addition to her affiliation with St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital, is serving patients at Wellmed At Northern Hills in San Antonio, Texas.
“WellMed is a team of medical professionals dedicated to helping patients live healthier lives through preventive care. We believe that our patients come first, and it shows. Nine out of ten patients would recommend their friends and family members to WellMed” as stated on their official website.
After earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Puerto Rico in 1992, Dr. Cancel-Mendez went on to obtain her medical degree from the Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamón Pueblo, Puerto Rico in 1996. She served her internship and residency at Hospital de Veteranos (VA Caribbean Healthcare System) in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 1996 until 1999.
Attributing her success to her determination, she maintains professional memberships with the American College of Physicians and the Bexar County Medical Society. She is also board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
When she is not working, Dr. Cancel-Mendez enjoys reading and participating in outdoor activities. Her favorite professional publication is the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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