Carlos A Pérez

Carlos A Pérez, M.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. He serves as Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Regional Program within the Neurology Care Line at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. His clinical expertise focuses on neuroimmunological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), optic neuritis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders, demyelinating diseases, and autoimmune encephalitis.

• Education: MD from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2014); BS in Microbiology and Biochemistry from Texas State University (2010)
• Certifications: Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Research interests emphasize understanding and addressing health disparities in MS treatment outcomes, neuroimaging correlates of neurological disability, and the impact of emerging pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 on neurological conditions. Dr. Pérez has contributed to studies on overlapping autoimmune syndromes and pediatric neuro-oncological associations such as hepatoblastoma-Sotos syndrome links.

Publications (2015–2021) span topics including MRI-based disease assessment, demographic disparities in treatment response, and case studies of rare neuroimmunological disorders. He actively participates in professional organizations like the American Academy of Neurology and National Multiple Sclerosis Society.