Rosechelle Ruggiero

Rosechelle Ruggiero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern, affiliated with the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. She specializes in pulmonary hypertension and critical care.

• B.S. in Biology (summa cum laude), Loyola College
• M.D. (cum laude), Georgetown University School of Medicine
• M.S. in Clinical Science (Pulmonary Hypertension), UT Southwestern

Dr. Ruggiero’s research focuses on pulmonary hypertension and ICU outcomes in county hospitals. Her work bridges clinical investigation and translational studies, contributing to understanding pulmonary vascular disease and critical care practices in underserved settings.

She has received multiple teaching accolades, including two Outstanding Teacher Awards for Internal Medicine.

• American Board of Internal Medicine certification in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine
• Active member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, and Dallas County Medical Society

Dr. Ruggiero trains residents and fellows at UT Southwestern, emphasizing practical ICU and pulmonary medicine training. Her research indirectly informs healthcare delivery in public hospitals.