Adan Mora Jr.

Adan Mora Jr., M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from St. Mary's University and a medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

• Education: B.S. in Biology and Chemistry, St. Mary's University
• M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Dr. Mora specializes in pulmonary disorders such as pulmonary embolism, hemorrhage, and lung injuries. His clinical focus includes critical care management for obstetric and transgender patients, code blue resuscitation in ICUs, and addressing healthcare disparities.

His recent publications highlight research trends in critical care pharmacotherapy, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory failure in special populations, and complications from medical interventions. Key subfields include thrombolysis, ECMO use, vaping-related lung diseases, and multi-organ failure syndromes.

Scientific awards include:

• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians

Dr. Mora is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (critical care, pulmonary diseases) and member of the American Thoracic Society and Society of Critical Care Medicine. His personal interests include traveling, reading, hiking, theater, and chamber music.