Staff - Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinical Consultants of Texas

About Our Staff

Our Physicians and Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurses have decades of experience in treating a broad range of common and rare endocrine and metabolic disorders.

ABOUT US

We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of Endocrine Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Hormone, and Metabolic Disorders such as:

Diabetes Mellitus – Type 1 and Type 2, Gestational Diabetes, including complications such as nerve, eye and kidney damage
Thyroid diseases, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer
Calcium and parathyroid glands disorders
Osteoporosis
Obesity and weight management
Disorders of the pituitary gland
Cholesterol metabolism disorders
Hormone replacement therapy and related sexual dysfunction in men and women
Transgender medicine
Adrenal insufficiency, adrenal tumors and hormone-induced hypertension

Carlos Arauz-Pacheco

MD, Fellow of the American College of Endocrinologists

Biography

Dr. Arauz-Pacheco is highly regarded by his patients and peers. He has over 30 years of experience in both clinical practice and research. He earned his Medical Degree and Residency from the University of Costa Rica. He completed his Fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1992. He was an Assistant Professor at U.T. Southwestern Medical School between 1994 and 1996 and a Clinical Instructor between 1996 and 2010.

Accomplished in the field of research, he has been clinical investigator in multiple studies in the areas of Diabetes Treatment, Hypertension, Lipid Disorders, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, and Diabetic Kidney Disease treatment. In 1995, he earned a Young Investigator Award of the American Heart Association. He is a published author, having published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. Dr. Arauz-Pacheco is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinologists and a member of the Endocrine Society and the American Diabetes Association among others.

Specialties

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine

Certifications

Board Certification by the American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages

Bilingual – English, Spanish

Complete Bio

Dr. Dan Lender

MD

Biography

Dan Lender, M.D. practices at Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinical Consultants of Texas. Services Include Type 1, Type 2, gestational or pre-diabetes, blood sugar monitoring and managing medications, nutritional counseling.

Specialties

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine

Certifications

Board Certification by the American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages

Bilingual – English, Spanish

Ivorry Gomez

DNP, FNP-BC, MPH

Biography

With nearly 15 years of clinical experience, Ivorry Gomez is a dedicated and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Her career spans both domestic and international settings, providing a unique breadth of experience in diverse healthcare environments.

Specialties

Ms. Gomez has worked in a variety of specialties, serving patients across the lifespan. Her global experience has shaped a culturally sensitive and adaptable approach to care, enhancing communication and trust with patients from all backgrounds.

Education and Training

A board-certified Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Gomez earned her Doctor of Nurse Practitioner from Baylor University in Waco, TX and earned a Masters of Public Health from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Known for clinical excellence, strong advocacy for patient-centered care, and collaborative teamwork, she remains passionate about improving health outcomes and advancing access to quality care for all.