Thomas G. Cotter

Thomas G. Cotter, M.D., M.S.C.P., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in Digestive and Liver Diseases. He holds a medical degree from the National University of Ireland in Galway and a Master of Science in Public Health Sciences from the University of Chicago.

• Education: B.Pharm (University College Cork), M.D. (National University of Ireland, Galway), M.S.C.P. (University of Chicago)
• Training: Internal Medicine Residency (Mayo Clinic), Gastroenterology & Transplant Hepatology Fellowships (University of Chicago)

Dr. Cotter's research focuses on improving outcomes for patients with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and liver transplant recipients. His work spans clinical trials, meta-analyses, and epidemiological studies on healthcare disparities, public health policies, and gut microbiome interactions in liver disease. He has authored numerous publications and delivered invited lectures on these topics.

Recent articles highlight his expertise in alcohol-related liver disease disparities, transplant outcomes, and innovative therapies like anakinra plus zinc. He serves on the NIH-funded AlcHepNet steering committee and holds grants from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

• Key Awards: AASLD Career Development Award, NIH K23AA031310 grant
• Professional Memberships: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Dr. Cotter collaborates with leading experts in liver disease and transplantation, including Drs. Mack Mitchell, Amit Singal, and Helen Hobbs. His work bridges hepatology, addiction medicine, and public health strategies.