Lana D Melendres-Groves, MD

Biography

Dr Melendres-Groves received a BS in Biology and Spanish from UNM in 2000 and went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine degree at UNM Medical School in 2004. Following her MD degree she completed a 3-year internal medicine residency at the University of New Mexico and went on the complete a pulmonary and critical care fellowship also at the University of New Mexico. Finally, Dr Melendres-Groves received her post-doctorate in pulmonary vascular disease from Stanford University School of Medicine.

Personal Statement

I am an associate professor of medicine and proud to hold the position of Vice-Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Department of Medicine. I am a Native New Mexican who was fortunate to walk the halls as a medical student, resident, and fellow leaving to complete my training at Stanford University Medical Center as a post-doctorate in pulmonary vascular disease. I returned to UNM as faculty in 2012 to establish New Mexico’s only Pulmonary Hypertension Comprehensive Care Center where I am the medical director of a robust clinical practice and participate in numerous clinical trials in pulmonary hypertension. My deep pride in New Mexico and passion to continue to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion drives me to give back to UNM and the New Mexico community by representing them in my best capacity. I am also an elected member of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association's Scientific Leadership Committee and the chair of the education committee for the PHA. I am fortunate to currently lead the clinical trial unit for the dept of internal medicine as a co-medical director.

Education

Medical School
2004
University of New Mexico

Fellowship
Critical Care Pulmonary
2010
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Fellowship
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
2012
Stanford University

Internship
Internal Medicine
2005
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Residency
Internal Medicine
2007
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
2007-08-22

Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
2013-10-09

Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2013-10-09

Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease
2012-11-13

Gender

Female