Drew Payne

Dr. Drew Payne, D.O., FACP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), where he has served since July 2016. He holds multiple leadership roles including Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and Vice Chair of Clinical Advancement. As an Academic Hospitalist and outpatient internist, Dr. Payne provides comprehensive patient care while directing the 4th Year Medical Student Clerkship and Internal Medicine Observer Program.

He earned his Bachelor's in Clinical Laboratory Science from TTUHSC (2006), followed by a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College (2013). He completed his Internal Medicine residency at TTUHSC in 2016 and holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Payne's research focuses on obesity medicine and preventive care, with emphasis on understanding systemic impacts of obesity and developing multimodal treatment strategies. Future research interests include medical weight management incorporating nutritional interventions, obesity comorbidities, and gender-specific aspects of metabolic health.

His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong focus on pandemic medicine (COVID-19 outcomes, vaccination behaviors), metabolic health (liver transplantation, obesity comorbidities), and clinical case studies. Research frequently employs methodologies like database analysis, systematic reviews, and retrospective cohort studies, reflecting expertise in translational clinical research.

Dr. Payne actively trains medical professionals as Residency Program Director and Clerkship Director, though no specific graduate advisees are named in available materials. No scientific awards or laboratory affiliations are documented in the provided text.