Beth Brickner

Beth Brickner is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Division of Cardiology, holding the Charles B. Mullins, M.D. Professorship in Clinical Practice and Teaching in Cardiology.

Her educational background includes:

• Undergraduate degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati
• Medical degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio
• Internal medicine training at University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Cardiology fellowship at UT Southwestern

Dr. Brickner specializes in adult congenital heart disease and echocardiography, with clinical focus spanning valvular heart disease and pregnancy-related cardiac conditions. Her work bridges complex diagnostic imaging with specialized care for congenital heart disease survivors transitioning to adult care systems.

Her scientific awards include:

• Outstanding Teacher for Medical Students award (awarded twice)
• Socrates award for excellence in medical instruction
• Super Doctor recognition by Texas Monthly (2018)

Dr. Brickner maintains significant educational commitments with first- and second-year medical students while serving as an ad hoc reviewer for Circulation, American Journal of Cardiology, American Heart Journal, and Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. She directs multiple clinical and research entities including the Cardiovascular Echocardiography Laboratory at Parkland Health, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic, and Audre and Bernard Rapoport Center for Cardiovascular Disease Research.