Biography

Nadia Merchant, M.D., is a Pediatric Endocrinologist at Children’s Health℠ and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She has a special interest in bone health, skeletal dysplasia, genetic growth disorders, endocrinopathies in neuromuscular disorders, and the intersection of genetics and endocrinology.

“I am passionate about helping my patients maximize their potential and moving the dial of care in endocrinology,” she said. 

Dr. Merchant earned her Doctor of Medicine from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. She then completed a residency in Pediatrics from Wright State University School of Medicine and a residency in Medical Genetics and Genomes at Baylor - Texas Children’s Hospital. She also completed a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Baylor - Texas Children’s Hospital. 

Dr. Merchant is actively involved in research aiming to improve treatments and care for children with endocrine disorders. She has been named a Top Doctor in Clinical Genetics and Pediatric Endocrinology by Washingtonian and has earned an Early State Investigator Travel Award from RASopathies Network. 

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and staying active by running and hiking.

Biography