Gastroenterology
Jay Horton, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine and Molecular Genetics; Director, Center for Human Nutrition; Chief, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases; Distinguished University Chair in Human Nutrition; Center for Human Nutrition Director's Endowed Chair; Scott Grundy Director's Chair
Jay D. Horton, MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist and physician-scientist at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, specializing in digestive and liver diseases with a focus on metabolic disorders. He treats conditions leading to hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease), obesity, diabetes, and disorders of cholesterol and lipid metabolism. His clinical interests encompass general gastroenterology and hepatology, particularly hepatic steatosis and its molecular mechanisms. Dr. Hor
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine — M.D., 1988
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Howard Hughes Postdoctoral Fellowship, Molecular Genetics, 1994-1997
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1991-1994
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1988-1991
- University of Iowa — B.S., 1984
Peer Recognition
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists — Frontiers in Science Award
2016
- American College of Physicians — Fellow (FACP)
2011
- American Digestive Health Foundation — Research Scholar Award
1999
- American Heart Association — Established Investigator
2000
- American Society for Clinical Investigation — Elected Member
2003
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Parkland Health & Hospital System
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice