Mitochondrial Center of Excellence

For appointments, please call 713.500.7164

The UT Mitochondrial Center of Excellence, under the direction of Dr. Mary Kay Koenig, is a multidisciplinary center that provides comprehensive care and services to aid in the diagnosis and management of neurometabolic and mitochondrial disorders in both adult and pediatric patients.

Mission

  • Our mission is to provide cutting edge medical care to individuals affected by mitochondrial disorder.
  • To perform both clinical and basic science research.
  • To provide treatment options for patients with mitochondrial disease.
  • To educate medical professionals and the community about mitochondrial disease.

Information
Mitochondrial disease occurs when the mitochondria fails to produce enough chemical energy in the form of ATP. Due to this ATP deficiency, it is difficult for many parts of the body, like the brain, muscles and lungs, to function properly. Mitochondrial diseases are inheritable and arise from genetic mutations. We seek to provide exceptional care for our patients and empathize with their family’s concerns. By collaborating with their primary care physician and other medical specialists we provide our patients with the best quality treatment. Each patient is treated with a management plan that is suited to his/her individual needs. Our program conducts world class research to provide cutting edge therapies using a variety of modalities, including: clinical trials, innovative technologies, and personalized INDs (Investigational New Drugs).

Staff
Mary Kay Koenig, MD, Director
S. Nick Russo, MD, Assistant Professor
Lakeesha Minor, RN BSN, Clinical Coordinator
Nikki Thomason, Director of Operations
William H. Guerra, MHA, Senior Program Manager-Research
Patricia Arnold, MSW, LCSW, Senior Social Worker
Anna Haertling Clearman, OTR, MOT, CLT, Occupational Therapist
Jada Doakes, ARMA-NCT, Medical Assistant
Lindsey Miller, LVN, Research Nurse
Maria Poblete, MS, Research Coordinator                                                                                                                    Luana Pimentel, MD, Research Coordinator
Antoinette Bernal-Tent, Research Coordinator
Chassity Butler, MBA, MHA, Financial Analyst

Clinic Dates
Mitochondrial Disease New Patients: Second Monday of the Month
Mitochondrial Disease Follow Up: First, Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Leigh Syndrome: Third Monday of the Month

Contact Us
For appointments, please call 713.500.7164
Fax: 713.500.0719
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Page: @utmito

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