Angela Nicole Cortez

Dr. Angela Nicole Cortez is an Assistant Professor in Sports Medicine and Spine Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, serving as Associate Residency Program Director. She specializes in Sports Medicine and holds board certifications in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Her clinical roles include team physician for Houston Sabercats (Major League Rugby) and prior positions with UC Davis and international events like The Yak Attack mountain bike race.

Education: MD from Texas A&M University College of Medicine (Bryan, TX), BA from Yale University (New Haven, CT). Completed fellowships in Sports Medicine (UC Davis, 2018) and residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (UT Austin Dell Medical School, 2017).

Research focuses on sports medicine procedures, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and non-surgical care. Her work bridges diagnostic techniques with athlete performance optimization. Recent publications emphasize cycling medicine and nutritional strategies for endurance athletes.

• Awards: IOC Diploma in Sports Medicine (International Olympic Committee)

Advising and grants: No information explicitly stated in provided text. Active with professional organizations including the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Labs/teams: Direct clinical care at Baylor Medicine at McNair Campus, with involvement in collegiate and professional sports medicine programs.