Gail Peterson

Gail Peterson is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Division of Cardiology, specializing in echocardiography and valvular heart disease. She joined the faculty in 2001 and currently serves as Program Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program.

Her educational background includes:

• Medical Degree: University of Michigan Medical School
• Internal Medicine Residency: UT Southwestern (served as Chief Resident)
• Cardiology Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center

Dr. Peterson's research focuses on advanced cardiac imaging and structural heart disease, with clinical expertise in echocardiographic assessment of valvular pathologies. Her work bridges diagnostic innovation and interventional cardiology applications, particularly in translational approaches to valvular disease management. She has contributed significantly to the field through scholarly publications and editorial work including the textbook Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine: Principles and Practice.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease, she maintains active leadership roles through institutional committees and fellowship program direction.