Margaret Pearle

Margaret Pearle, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Urology and the Mineral Metabolism Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center, holding the Ralph C. Smith Distinguished Chair in Urologic Education. She specializes in treating kidney stones through medical and surgical approaches. Her research focuses on dietary and medical therapies for stone prevention, surgical outcomes, and resident education tools.

Education: She earned her M.D. from the University of Chicago, completed residency at Northwestern University Medical Center, and pursued a fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine.

Research interests include kidney stone prevention strategies, surgical innovation, and medical education. Her work has been published extensively in journals like J. Urol. and World J Urol.

• Awards: Texas Monthly’s Super Doctor, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
• Professional Roles: Trustee of the American Board of Urology, Board Member of the Endourological Society, and member of key urology associations.

She actively contributes to clinical guidelines, such as the International Alliance of Urolithiasis (IAU) recommendations, and evaluates surgical technologies like laser lithotripsy. Her research bridges clinical practice, education, and public health impacts of kidney stones.