Jenny Riecke

Jenny Riecke, PhD, joined UT Southwestern Medical Center in 2023 as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology. Her clinical expertise focuses on neuromuscular disorders, particularly Myasthenia Gravis, and palliative care for progressive neurological conditions.

• Diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders
• Palliative care for neurodegenerative diseases
• Medical decision-making research in ALS
• Leadership in unfunded patient care initiatives

Dr. Riecke's research examines socioeconomic and cultural influences on clinical decisions for ALS patients, while her educational contributions include serving on the Clinical Competency and Program Evaluation Committees for Neurology Residency and Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship programs. She pioneered a faculty clinic at Parkland Hospital to address healthcare disparities among underserved neurology patients.

In her clinical leadership role, Dr. Riecke specializes in symptom management and advance care planning for progressive neurological disorders. She actively engages in medical student and physician education, focusing on competency development and program evaluation in neurology training programs.

Dr. Riecke's work demonstrates a commitment to bridging clinical care, education, and health equity, particularly through her initiatives to improve access to specialized ALS care for underfunded patients at Parkland Hospital.