David E. Griffith, M.D.

Professor of Medicine

William A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief Distinguished Professor in

Comprehensive Heart and Lung Research

The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler

11937 U.S. Highway 271

Tyler, TX 75708

Phone: 903-877-7267

FAX: 903-877-5566

e-mail: "david.griffith@uthct.edu"

Degree: M.D., Baylor College of Medicine

Training: Medical Residency, Baylor College of Medicince and Oregon Health Sciences University;  Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, Oregon Health Sciences University

Current Positions Held: Director of Tuberculosis Services, The University Texas Health Center at Tyler; Director, Medical Services, Texas Center for Infectious Disease, San Antonio, TX; Interim Director of Pulmonary Division,

The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler.

Research Interests: Pathogenesis and Treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Diseases