Dr. Amy MynderseMD

Internal Medicine

at River Oaks Doctors Group — Houston, TX

About

Dr. Amy Mynderse completed her medical education entirely at Baylor College of Medicine, earning her MD in 2002 and finishing her Internal Medicine Residency in 2005. She went on to serve as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Baylor from 2005 to 2006. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine, continuously since 2005.

Following her Chief Resident year, Dr. Mynderse joined Medical Clinic of Houston as a hospitalist, working at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital from 2006 to 2008 and then at The Methodist Hospital from 2008 to 2019. She served as Chief of the Medical Clinic hospitalist section from 2011 to 2019 and authored the governing regulations for the hospitalist section at Houston Methodist. She joined River Oaks Doctors Group in June 2019 to build long-term patient relationships in an outpatient setting. Her clinical interests center on chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and depression. She is passionate about easing the burden of lifelong illness through a combination of current clinical knowledge and genuine empathy for each patient's experience.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science (1994-1998)

Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (1998-2002)

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency (2002-2005)

Additional Training

Baylor College of Medicine, Chief Resident in Internal Medicine (2005-2006)

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, 2005-present

Conditions Treated

hypertension
diabetes
thyroid dysfunction
congestive heart failure
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
depression

Who is Dr. Mynderse right for?

Dr. Mynderse is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, COPD, or congestive heart failure. Patients who have navigated complex hospital stays benefit from her extensive hospitalist background. She works well with those who want a physician who understands the long-term burden of illness. Her approach pairs clinical rigor with genuine personal attention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mynderse focuses on chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, congestive heart failure, COPD, and depression. She brings broad internal medicine expertise to patients managing one or several of these conditions over the long term.

Yes. Dr. Mynderse holds continuous board certification in Internal Medicine since 2005. She earned that certification after completing her residency and Chief Resident year at Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Mynderse completed her medical degree, residency, and Chief Resident year entirely at Baylor College of Medicine. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Mynderse spent over a decade as a hospitalist, first at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and then at Houston Methodist. She served as Chief of the Medical Clinic hospitalist section from 2011 to 2019 and authored the governing regulations for that section. She joined River Oaks Doctors Group in 2019 to build lasting outpatient relationships.

Dr. Mynderse combines current clinical knowledge with genuine empathy for each patient's experience. She focuses on easing the daily burden of lifelong illness through personalized, relationship-driven care. Her hospitalist background gives her a strong grasp of complex, multi-system conditions.

Yes. River Oaks Doctors Group provides hospital care, and Dr. Mynderse's extensive hospitalist background makes her especially well-suited to support patients through inpatient stays and care transitions.

Dr. Mynderse has practiced internal medicine since completing her residency in 2005, giving her roughly two decades of clinical experience. That background spans hospital leadership roles and outpatient concierge care.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026