William C. Daniel

William C. Daniel, M.D., M.B.A., FACC, is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical School and serves as Vice President and Chief Medical and Quality Officer (CQO) at UT Southwestern Medical Center. His work focuses on clinical improvement, quality measures, and transformative healthcare leadership within the Division of Cardiology.

Education:

• Bachelor's in English from Princeton University
• Medical Degree from UT Southwestern
• Internal Medicine Residency at Washington University/Barnes Hospital, St. Louis
• Cardiology Fellowship at UT Southwestern
• Cardiovascular Interventional Fellowship at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute

Research Areas: Dr. Daniel specializes in cardiology, with a focus on interventional techniques and healthcare quality optimization. His leadership drives measurable outcomes in clinical transformation.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
• Contributed to national recognition for quality at Saint Luke’s Health System

Previous Roles: Prior to joining UT Southwestern in 2016, he held leadership positions at Saint Luke’s Health System, including Vice President and Chief Quality Officer, and served as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.