Bethany Lussier

Bethany Lussier, M.D., serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center with a secondary appointment in Neurology. She directs both the Medical Intensive Care Unit and the Neuromuscular Pulmonology and Home Ventilation Clinic at Parkland Health, specializing in the intersection of pulmonary, critical care, and neurological medicine.

Her educational pathway includes:

• Bachelor's in Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Rutgers University
• M.D., Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine
• Internal Medicine Residency, Columbia University
• Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship, Boston Medical Center
• Neurocritical Care Fellowship, UT Southwestern

Dr. Lussier's clinical focus centers on complex respiratory management for neuromuscular disorder patients requiring long-term ventilatory support. Her work bridges pulmonary physiology with neurological impairment management, particularly in home ventilation systems and ICU protocols for neuromuscular respiratory failure.

Professional affiliations demonstrate her multidisciplinary engagement:

• American College of Physicians
• Texas Medical Association
• American Thoracic Society
• American College of Chest Physicians
• Neurocritical Care Society

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary/critical care, she joined UT Southwestern in 2016. Her administrative leadership spans ICU operations and specialized clinic development while maintaining active clinical practice. Personal pursuits include family travel, rock climbing, and her 50-state 5K running initiative.