Katherine Terracina, MD, is a board‑certified rheumatologist and internist committed to providing comprehensive, patient‑centered care for individuals with complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. A Houston native, Dr. Terracina is passionate about giving back to the diverse and vibrant community where she grew up.
Dr. Terracina earned her medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Rheumatology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She has served as an Assistant Professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth since 2021 and will be transitioning to Genesis in 2026 to focus on full‑time patient care.
Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, gout, lupus, scleroderma, osteoarthritis, myositis, osteoporosis, and Sjögren’s syndrome. She has been recognized annually in Texas Monthly’s Texas Rising Stars since 2023 and has received the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award each year since 2021 at McGovern Medical School.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Terracina enjoys spending time with her husband and children, training for the Houston Half Marathon, and exploring the many beautiful parks throughout the city.
