Carl Middleton, M.D.

Carl Middleton, M.D., M.P.H., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of General Internal Medicine.

Dr. Middleton holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Howard University in Washington, D.C., which he earned cum laude. He then earned a master's degree in public health planning and administration from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He received his medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine and completed a general internal medicine residency training at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Prior to joining the UT Southwestern faculty in 2026, he served for 13 years as managing partner at Progressive Physician Associates in Fort Worth and was medical director of Hospice Plus, also in Fort Worth, for 17 years.

Dr. Middleton’s clinical interests include preventive medicine and chronic disease management, with a particular focus on patient education and empowerment. As an internist, he brings expertise in outpatient care, inpatient medicine, and palliative care.

He has contributed to infectious disease research related to sexually transmitted infections, as well as bioethics research examining health care environments and end-of-life care. He is an active member of both the American Medical Association and the National Medical Association.

Personal Note

When he’s not at work, Dr. Middleton enjoys cultural exploration through travel, literature, cuisine, and sports.