Glorisel Gonzalez Viera

Glorisel Gonzalez Viera, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Women's Center/Psychiatry. She practices at The Women's Place in Houston, Texas. Her clinical and research focus centers on women's mental health, sleep changes during perinatal and menopausal transitions, trauma, and reproductive loss.

Education:

• Clinical Fellowship in Women's Mental Health, Baylor College of Medicine (2023–present)
• Clinical Fellowship in Women's Mental Health, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (2022–present)
• Sleep Medicine Residency, Ponce Health Sciences University (2021–present)
• MD in Psychiatry, Ponce Health Sciences University (2017–2021)

Research Interests: Dr. Viera explores the interplay between sleep disturbances and mental health in women across reproductive life stages. Her work addresses perinatal and menopausal transitions, trauma-related mental health challenges, and the psychosocial aspects of reproductive loss. She emphasizes patient-centered care and empowerment through self-compassion.

Awards:

• Academic Excellence and Life-Long Learning Award (2022)
• Excellence in Clinical Practice Award (2021)
• Certificate of Pride in Public Service (2018)

Professional Affiliations:

• MARCE of North America
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• American Psychiatric Association

Languages: Fluent in Spanish.