Thomas Dalton, M.D.

Thomas Dalton, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Geriatric Medicine. His clinical interests center on acute care of the older adult, perioperative care for older adults undergoing elective surgery, and building interprofessional teams to help older adults and their families navigate the health care system.

Originally from the North Texas area, Dr. Dalton attended medical school at UT Southwestern, where he also completed residency training in Internal Medicine. After serving an additional year as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine, he went to Duke University to complete a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine with a concentration in Medical Education.

Board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2014.

Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Dalton directs the largest course at the medical school aimed at teaching and mentoring medical students in their clinical skills and professional identity formation. He also serves on several committees dedicated to medical curricula, interprofessional education, and other topics.

Dr. Dalton has been included in D Magazine's Best Doctors list and Texas Monthly's Super Doctors list annually since 2016.

Dr. Dalton is the recipient of multiple clinical and educational awards and honors, and he has been inducted into the Southwestern Academy of Teachers and the University of Texas Shine Academy of Health Science Eduation.

Personal Note

Dr. Dalton enjoys spending time with his family, reading novels and biographies, and following the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys.