About
Dr. Natalia A. Palacio earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Universidad Maimónides in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2002. She completed a fellowship at the UTSW Center for Human Nutrition in Dallas before training at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. There she finished her internship and her Internal Medicine residency, completing both by 2008. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Palacio is a published researcher with studies on lipid management in type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome risk factors. Early in her career, she led a community health project in Buenos Aires focused on disease prevention and health promotion. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, and the Dallas County Medical Society. She speaks both English and Spanish, and she cares deeply about making every patient feel heard and respected. Outside medicine, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Education & Training
Medical School
Universidad Maimónides, Buenos Aires, Argentina - Doctorate of Medicine (2002)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas (2006-2008)
Fellowship
UTSW Center for Human Nutrition, Dallas, TX (2004-2005)
Additional Training
Internship: Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas (2005-2006)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Palacio right for?
Dr. Palacio is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-centered primary care physician in Dallas. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or cardiovascular risk benefit from her research background in those areas. Spanish-speaking patients will find a physician who communicates fluently in their language. Anyone who values direct access to their doctor, rather than a rotating staff, will appreciate her hands-on approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Palacio focuses on internal medicine, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management. She has particular research expertise in lipid management, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. She handles a broad range of adult primary care needs, from annual wellness evaluations to the ongoing management of complex chronic conditions.
Yes, Dr. Palacio holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Universidad Maimónides in Buenos Aires and completed her residency training at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.
Dr. Palacio conducts every appointment herself. The practice does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants as substitutes for physician visits. Patients always meet directly with Dr. Palacio.
Yes, Dr. Palacio sees patients in both English and Spanish. She grew up and completed her medical training in Buenos Aires before continuing her education and career in Dallas.
Dr. Palacio is a published researcher. Her studies focus on lipid management in type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome risk factors. Early in her career, she also led a community health project in Buenos Aires centered on disease prevention and health promotion.
Dr. Palacio earned her medical degree from Universidad Maimónides in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She then completed a fellowship at the UTSW Center for Human Nutrition in Dallas. She finished her internship and Internal Medicine residency at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, completing both by 2008.
Dr. Palacio holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, and the Dallas County Medical Society. These affiliations reflect her commitment to staying engaged with the broader medical community and maintaining high clinical standards.
Yes. The practice maintains an affiliation with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. That network gives Dr. Palacio direct connections to specialists when patients need a referral or coordinated care beyond primary medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026