Rhoda Jiao

Rhoda Jiao, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with its Division of Hospital Medicine. She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Biology and Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and earned her medical degree from UT Southwestern. Completing her internal medicine residency at the University of New Mexico Medical Center, she joined UT Southwestern faculty in 2024.

Her clinical focus includes cardiovascular disease prevention and heart transplantation, complemented by extensive research on the effects of cross-sex hormone therapy in transgender populations. Dr. Jiao's work emphasizes laboratory value monitoring in transgender patients undergoing gender-affirming hormone treatments.

Her recent publications (2018-2021) consistently address hormone therapy's biochemical impacts, with articles exploring longitudinal trends, transgender men and women's specific profiles, and clinical implications for care. No specific scientific awards are listed, though her work reflects strong engagement with transgender health and internal medicine.

Dr. Jiao's academic contributions span hospital medicine, with a focus on translating research into clinical practice. Her professional activities include membership in relevant medical associations, though specific affiliations are not detailed in the provided text.