About
Kathryn Calhoun Cornelius, MD, MBA grew up in the Texas Hill Country and earned her BS in Biology, Summa Cum Laude with High Honors, from Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. She went on to earn her MD from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, graduating with High Honors. She also completed an MBA from Mays Business School, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Her Family Medicine residency training took place at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where she earned recognition as Outstanding Resident in Family Medicine.
Dr. Cornelius holds board certification in Family Medicine and focuses her clinical work on a wide range of services to minimize patient referrals. She is passionate about women's health and staying current with evolving clinical guidelines. Her philosophy puts listening first. She builds care around a two-way relationship of trust with each patient. She has contributed to medical literature through numerous journal publications over the past decade. Her community service includes several hundred hours of volunteer work with Relay for Life, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the American Cancer Society. She and her husband Brandon have three children, Kensington, Beringer, and Bishop, as well as two dogs, Coco and Bear.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Schreiner University, Kerrville, TX - BS Biology, Summa Cum Laude, High Honors
Medical School
Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine - MD, High Honors
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Additional Training
Mays Business School - MBA, Summa Cum Laude
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cornelius right for?
Dr. Cornelius is a strong fit for patients who want a family medicine doctor with deep preventive and women's health expertise. Adults and adolescents managing chronic conditions benefit from her broad clinical scope and her focus on reducing unnecessary specialist referrals. Patients who value a physician who listens carefully and builds care around trust will find her approach a natural match. Her background in both medicine and business also suits patients who appreciate a well-organized, patient-centered practice experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cornelius specializes in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine. She focuses on delivering broad, comprehensive care designed to minimize unnecessary specialist referrals. She is particularly passionate about women's health and stays current with evolving clinical guidelines.
Yes, Dr. Cornelius holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her MD from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where faculty named her Outstanding Resident in Family Medicine.
Dr. Cornelius earned her MD at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, graduating with High Honors. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Faculty there recognized her as Outstanding Resident in Family Medicine.
Yes, women's health is one of Dr. Cornelius's primary clinical passions. She offers a wide range of women's health services and actively follows evolving clinical guidelines in this area.
Dr. Cornelius puts listening first. She builds each care relationship around a two-way foundation of trust between physician and patient. Her goal is to provide comprehensive care that limits the need for outside referrals.
Yes, Dr. Cornelius sees patients 13 and older at Dallas Health Partners. Her Family Medicine training covers a wide age range, and she provides both acute and preventive care for adolescent and adult patients.
Dr. Cornelius holds both an MD and an MBA. She earned her MBA from Mays Business School, graduating Summa Cum Laude. This business background informs how she structures and manages patient-centered care at Dallas Health Partners.
Yes, Dr. Cornelius has contributed to medical literature through numerous journal publications over the past decade. Her research reflects her commitment to evidence-based clinical practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026