Patricia Petroff

Patricia Petroff is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She serves as a board-certified general pediatrician at the Complex Care Medical Services clinic at Children’s Medical Center, specializing in care for medically fragile children. Her professional journey includes 12 years as a community pediatrician and Medical Director at Plano Children’s Medical Clinic, followed by rejoining Children’s Health in Dallas. Dr. Petroff’s expertise spans pediatric primary care, bioethics, and physician leadership development.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology, University of Notre Dame
• M.D., Yale University School of Medicine
• Pediatric Residency, Children’s Health, Dallas

Research Interests: Focuses on improving care for children with special health care needs, bioethical challenges in pediatric practice, and fostering leadership competencies among physicians. Engaged in clinical and administrative efforts to enhance interdisciplinary care models for complex pediatric cases.

Professional Roles:

• Medical Director (former role, Plano Children’s Medical Clinic)
• Adjunct clinical leadership in North Texas pediatric networks

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Complex Care Medical Services team and the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics division at UT Southwestern.