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David Karp, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Chief of its Division of Rheumatic Diseases, specializing in systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthropathy, and autoimmune disorders.
His educational background includes dual bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biological sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by concurrent medical degree and doctorate in cellular and integrative biology from Washington University in St. Louis. Clinical training encompassed residency and fellowship at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, with advanced immunogenetics training at the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Karp’s research centers on immune system mechanisms, specifically investigating pre-clinical immunity—the transition from healthy states to asymptomatic immune activation and symptomatic autoimmune disease. His work bridges fundamental Immunology with clinical Rheumatology, emphasizing early disease pathways in conditions like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Professional honors include:
- Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- Multiple inclusions in D Magazine's Best Doctors list
- Texas Monthly Super Doctor designation
Administrative roles feature chairing UT Southwestern’s Institutional Review Board and serving on the Immunology Program Membership Committee. He contributes to national initiatives as a member of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s Health Care Worker Prophylaxis Against COVID-19 Steering Committee and previously served Arthritis Foundation state/regional boards.
