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Cynthia L Cantu, MD

Assistant Professor/Clinical

Dr. Cantu completed her undergrad with honors at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where she obtained bachelor’s degrees in Arts and Science.  She completed medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth and internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Health San Antonio. Throughout her career, Dr. Cantu has been involved deeply in the community through various volunteer projects including Habitat for Humanity and mentoring students from underserved communities interested in health professions. 

Dr. Cynthia L. Cantu is a first-generation physician whose passion for the South Texas community is seen through her dedication to primary care. Her interests in medicine include chronic disease management, nutrition and disease prevention by delivering care through a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model. She has led and participated in multiple quality improvement research projects to improve delivery of vaccinations, increase awareness and education of obstructive lung diseases and among others. Dr. Cantu has been awarded presentations in various conferences nationwide.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • MD - Medicine - University of North Texas Health Science Center
    • Bachelors Degree in Arts and Science - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Training

    • Residency - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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