Leah Cohen

Leah Cohen, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She serves as the Medical Director of the Rapid Response Team at Clements University Hospital and is a member of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Her clinical expertise includes adult cystic fibrosis, non-CF bronchiectasis, critical care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma.

• B.Sc. in Biology from Goucher College (Baltimore, Maryland)
• M.D. from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine
• Residency in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University
• Fellowship in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine at Emory University

Dr. Cohen specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with a focus on adult cystic fibrosis and non-CF bronchiectasis. Her research includes clinical trials for cystic fibrosis and studies related to respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. She also contributes to medical education through her role in the Clinical Care Learning Group at Clements University Hospital.

• American Board of Internal Medicine Certification (Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine)
• Member of American College of Chest Physicians
• Member of American Thoracic Society

Dr. Cohen balances her academic work with personal interests in family, hiking, running, and sports. Her career reflects a commitment to advancing pulmonary care and improving patient outcomes through clinical leadership and research.