Athar Haq

Athar Haq, D.O., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, serving as a member of the Division of Hospital Medicine. He provides clinical service at Parkland Memorial Hospital. Originally from West Covina, California, he holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California-San Diego and earned his medical degree from Des Moines University in Iowa. He completed his internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and joined UT Southwestern's faculty in 2014. Board certified in internal medicine, he is actively involved with the American College of Physicians and the American Osteopathic Association.

His research interests align with his clinical expertise in hospital medicine and internal medicine, emphasizing patient care and clinical practice advancements. Though no specific publications are listed, his professional contributions focus on improving healthcare delivery in acute care settings.

Outside academia, Dr. Haq is the founder and president of A Continuous Charity, a nonprofit organization providing interest-free loans for higher education. He values family time with his three children during his free moments.