


Dr. Cathia Mendez, MD
Dr. Cathia Mendez, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Austin, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities St. David's Medical Center and Ascension Seton Northwest. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1101 Camino La Costa Austin, TX 78752Make an Appointment
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For Dr. Méndez-Vargas the most enjoyable aspect of medicine is "providing care for the unique needs of the elderly population to achieve good health and quality of life. I enjoy helping my patients stay healthy, active and independent through diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease."Geriatric Medicine
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Veterans Affairs Caribbean Health Care System
Fellowship Hospital, 2009Veteran Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System
Residency Hospital, 2008Universidad Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2005University Puerto Rico
Undergraduate School, 2000
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- Recipient of 86
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean12% higher than the national average
Compare with other Geriatric Medicine Physicians
Compare Dr. Mendez with our nearby Geriatric Medicine Physicians at St. David's North Austin Medical Center.
Make an appointment at St. David's North Austin Medical Center today at
(512) 649-0896.