Dr. Dawn Stoecker-Simon, M.D.

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Get to know Internist Dr. Dawn Stoecker-Simon, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

A seasoned internist, Dr. Stoecker-Simon is affiliated with the Medical Clinic of Houston. She specializes in hypertension, preventive medicine, and travel medicine. She also maintains hospital privileges at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Medical Clinic of Houston is a people centered environment – which means patients are at the center of everything they do and every decision they make. The clinic specializes in internal medicine, including primary care and various sub-specialties. Their goal is to provide excellent medical care in a caring and service-oriented environment while utilizing the latest medical technology.

Back in the early days of her academic career, Dr. Stoecker-Simon completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma at Norman in 1994. She earned her medical degree at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in 2000, and completed her residency in internal medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine at Houston in 2003.

With an unwavering commitment to her specialty, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Among her various accolades, Dr. Stoecker-Simon has been the recipient of the Bridges to Excellence Cardiac Care Recognition (2015-2019), Bridges to Excellence Diabetes Care Recognition (2015-2019), HealthGrades Recognized Doctor Honor Roll (2012-2018), Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009), On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2009), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020, 2012), and Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2020).

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