About
Michelle Scanlan, MD, grew up in San Antonio and earned her undergraduate degree Summa Cum Laude from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 1991. She went on to graduate from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 1995 as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Scanlan completed her Internal Medicine residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and joined Pasteur Medical Associates in 1997.
She holds board certification in internal medicine and earned a Certificate of Clinical Lipidology from the National Lipid Association in 2011. Dr. Scanlan pursues ongoing study in cardiovascular prevention and offers advanced lipid testing alongside carotid intimal media artery thickness exams for cardiovascular disease screening. Outside medicine, she plays double bass and harp and performs with both the University of the Incarnate Word Orchestra and Alamo City Symphony Viva.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The University of Texas at San Antonio, Summa Cum Laude, 1991
Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, 1995
Residency
Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Additional Training
Certificate of Clinical Lipidology, National Lipid Association, 2011
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Scanlan right for?
Dr. Scanlan is a strong fit for adults concerned about cardiovascular health and lipid disorders. Patients with elevated cholesterol, family histories of heart disease, or complex lipid profiles benefit from her specialized screening tools and clinical lipidology certification. She works well with patients who want a thorough, preventive approach to long-term heart health. Her nearly three decades at PMA make her an excellent choice for patients seeking continuity of care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Scanlan focuses on internal medicine, preventive medicine, and cardiovascular disease. She has a particular specialty in lipid disorders and holds a Certificate of Clinical Lipidology from the National Lipid Association, earned in 2011.
Dr. Scanlan offers advanced lipid testing and carotid intimal media artery thickness exams to screen for cardiovascular disease. These tools allow her to assess risk beyond standard cholesterol panels.
Yes. Dr. Scanlan holds board certification in internal medicine. She also holds a Certificate of Clinical Lipidology from the National Lipid Association.
Dr. Scanlan joined Pasteur Medical Associates in 1997. She has been part of the PMA team for nearly three decades.
Dr. Scanlan earned her medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 1995, graduating as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Yes. Dr. Scanlan actively pursues ongoing education in cardiovascular prevention and incorporates advanced screening into her practice. She takes a proactive approach to identifying and reducing cardiovascular risk.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026