Carlos Girod

Carlos Girod, M.D. is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he has served since 1997. He is also Associate Vice President for Parkland Health Affairs and a member of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Girod holds the Ron Anderson, M.D. Professorship in Clinical Care and Education at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

• Education: B.S. in Biology, University of Pennsylvania; M.D., University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
• Training: Residency in Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern, research fellowship at Denver VA Medical Center, and clinical fellowships in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Dr. Girod specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, with a focus on clinical research and education. His work has been disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences.

Professional Affiliations:

• Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society
• American Thoracic Society
• Texas Thoracic Society
• Society of Critical Care Medicine

Scientific Awards:

• Super Doctor, Texas Monthly (2018)
• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians