Pediatrics
Maria Mejias, MD
Medical Director of Clinical Research, Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Dr. Maria Asuncion Mejias is a pediatric infectious disease specialist based in Memphis, Tennessee, focusing primarily on respiratory viral infections in infants and young children. She treats conditions such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, other airway and respiratory viral diseases, and congenital cytomegalovirus, emphasizing the acute morbidity, immune responses, and long-term sequelae associated with these pathogens. Serving pediatric patient populations, particularly infant
17+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- University of Malaga — M.D., 1995
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — M.S., Clinical Sciences
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Fellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2003-2006
- University of Malaga — Ph.D., Virology
- Hospital Infantil Universitario Gregorio Marañón — Residency, Pediatrics
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Medical Director of Clinical Research, Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
17+ years in practice