Catherine Chen

Catherine Chen, M.D., serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and is an active member of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains professional affiliation with the American Thoracic Society.

Her academic training includes:

• Medical Degree from Northwestern University in Chicago
• Internal Medicine Residency at Washington University in St. Louis
• Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis

Dr. Chen's research program centers on developing database analytics and predictive algorithms to optimize patient outcomes in intensive care settings. Her work bridges clinical medicine and data science, focusing on real-world applications of computational methods to enhance critical care decision-making and resource allocation. This interdisciplinary approach positions her at the forefront of precision critical care medicine.

As a faculty member since 2015, she contributes to both clinical practice and academic medicine within UT Southwestern's pulmonary division, with particular emphasis on translating data-driven insights into improved ICU protocols.