Biography

Amy Lo, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of its Digestive and Liver Diseases Division. Her clinical interests include quality metrics in endoscopy, cancer screening, and general gastroenterology.

Born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Lo earned her undergraduate degree in biology at Harvard University before moving to Nashville for her medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She then returned to Harvard to complete her residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and then received advanced training in gastroenterology and hepatology through a fellowship at Tufts Medical Center, where she was Chief Fellow her final year.

Prior to joining the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021, Dr. Lo practiced clinical gastroenterology as part of the faculty at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for 14 years.

During her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and children.

Education

Medical School
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2001)
Internship
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (2002)
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2004), Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Tufts Medical Center (2007), Gastroenterology/hepatology

Publications

Featured Publications LegendFeatured Publications

Classification of villous atrophy with enhanced magnification endoscopy in patients with celiac disease and tropical sprue.
Lo A, Guelrud M, Essenfeld H, Bonis P, Gastrointest Endosc 2007 Aug 66 2 377-82
Morbidity after procurement of radial arteries in diabetic patients and the elderly undergoing coronary revascularization.
Reddy VS, Parikh SM, Drinkwater DC, Lo A, Rauth TP, Moleski RM, Chang PA, Ann Thorac Surg 2002 Mar 73 3 803-7; discussion 807-8

Professional Associations/Affiliations

  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy