Lauren Phillips

Lauren Phillips, M.D., is the Neurology Residency Program Director at UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Neurology since 2018. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed her neurology residency and neuromuscular medicine fellowship at UT Southwestern. Board-certified in Neurology and subspecialty-certified in Neuromuscular Medicine, she also holds certification in Autonomic Disorders. Her clinical expertise focuses on neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, myopathies, and autonomic disorders, with proficiency in nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and autonomic function testing. She has contributed to clinical trials and maintains active roles in medical student education and residency program leadership.

Her research spans neuromuscular imaging, autonomic dysfunction, and radiation tolerance in peripheral nerves. Notable studies include work on postural tachycardia syndrome, spinal nerve radiation effects, and skeletal muscle channelopathies. Over 16 publications reflect her interdisciplinary engagement across neurology, radiology, and clinical oncology.

Dr. Phillips collaborates within the Neuromuscular Medicine and Autonomic Disorders sections at UT Southwestern. While specific scientific awards are not detailed here, her contributions to clinical education and research demonstrate significant academic impact. Her work bridges clinical practice with advanced diagnostic techniques and translational studies.