Chad Newton

Chad Newton, M.D., M.S.C.S., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in pulmonary medicine. He serves as Associate Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and is affiliated with the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

• Bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from University of North Texas
• Medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at UT Southwestern

His research focuses on clinical and molecular risk factors driving the development and progression of interstitial lung disease and familial pulmonary fibrosis. His work explores telomere biology, genetic variants, and autoimmune features in lung diseases.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in telomere-related pathologies, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and stratified medicine. Key subfields include idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, bronchoalveolar lavage diagnostics, and somatic mutation mechanisms.

Dr. Newton is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is a member of professional societies including the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, and American Medical Association.