Jairo A. Melo, MD, FCCP

Medical Director, Texas IPS

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Fellowship

Pulmonary Disease Fellowship, The University of Texas Medical School, San Antonio, TX
Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, The University of Texas Medical School, San Antonio, TX

Residency

Internal Medicine Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX

Education

Undergraduate – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellin, Colombia
Medical School – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellin, Colombia

Areas of Expertise

Pulmonary Care
Critical Care

Health Insurance

All of our providers accept all major health insurances including PPOs, Tricare, Medicare & Medicaid. We will work with you to understand your insurance policy and file claims on your behalf.

NEW PATIENT FORMS

Complete our new patient forms and present them to our staff when you arrive. In addition, please bring a list of your medications, a picture ID and your insurance card(s).

New patient packet – English >

Notice of privacy – English >

New patient packet – Spanish >

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