Christy Turer

Christy Turer, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the William T. and Gay F. Solomon Division of General Internal Medicine. She is Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Turer holds a B.S. in Natural Science from Loyola Marymount University, an M.D. from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and a Master's in Health Services Research from Duke University. Her training includes a combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency and a fellowship in health services research, followed by additional clinical informatics training at UT Houston.

Her research focuses on obesity's impact on cardiovascular health, pediatric metabolic disorders, and healthcare informatics. Core interests include improving obesity management in primary care through electronic health record tools and addressing disparities in hypertension and lipid screening practices. Notable contributions include developing clinical algorithms for detecting clinician attention to high BMI in pediatric care and evaluating long-term cardiovascular risks of childhood obesity.

Dr. Turer’s publications highlight trends in obesity-related pediatric comorbidities, metabolic biomarkers, and the role of health IT in chronic disease management. Her work emphasizes translational research linking clinical practice improvements with population health outcomes. She is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (Fellow), American College of Physicians, and American Medical Informatics Association.

While specific grant details or lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided texts, her academic trajectory reflects sustained engagement in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of clinical care, informatics, and public health. Her training and appointments underscore a commitment to bridging translational research and clinical practice in pediatric and adult medicine.