Michael Burton

Michael Burton, M.D., M.S.P.H., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Division of General Internal Medicine. He serves as the Preoperative Clinic Medical Director at Parkland Health and Hospital System. Dr. Burton is also a Colleges Mentor at UT Southwestern and holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Biology (Neuroscience concentration), University of Texas at Dallas
• M.D., Texas Tech University School of Medicine
• M.S.P.H. (Outcomes Research), University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Internal Medicine Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• VA Quality Scholars Fellowship Program, Birmingham VA Medical Center

Research & Clinical Focus: Dr. Burton’s clinical interests focus on hospitalized patients and surgical patient care. His research aligns with his expertise in health outcomes and quality improvement, stemming from his public health training.

Professional Affiliations:

• American College of Physicians
• Society of Hospital Medicine
• Society for General Internal Medicine
• Dallas County Medical Society

Advising & Grants: No explicit grants or advising roles listed in the provided text.