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Salahuddin Kazi, MD, Rheumatology, Dallas, TX

Salahuddin Kazi MD


Professor, Internal Medicine, Vice Chair for Education, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School

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  • 5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390

  • Phone+1 214-645-2800

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Summary

  • Dr. Salahuddin Kazi is a rheumatologist based in Dallas, TX, with a focus on medical education. He completed his own medical education at Dow University of Health Sciences and pursued residency, chief residency, and fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, finalizing his fellowship in rheumatology in 1995. He has held the position of Residency Program Director at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center since 2012 and previously worked as a rheumatologist at the Dallas VA North Texas HCS. Dr. Kazi has contributed to several publications on topics such as rheumatoid arthritis and IgA vasculitis and has participated in clinical trials exploring cardiovascular outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis. His accolades include repeated recognition as one of the Best Doctors by D Magazine. He received the Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award from the ACGME in 2026 and was also inducted in the UT System Kenneth Sine Academy.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Rheumatology, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • Dow University of Health Sciences
    Dow University of Health SciencesClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1991 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctor D Magazine, 2004-2025
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Response to “A Successful Standardized Academic Inter‐Professional Post‐Licensure Education Program Exists to Train MSK Professionals to Become Advanced Practitioners ...  
    Christine Stamatos, Daniel E Schaffer, Heather Benham, Barbara Slusher, Salahuddin Kazi, Marcy B Bolster, Vikas Majithia, Arthritis Care & Research

Press Mentions

  • The Challenges of Diagnosing Seronegative Rheumatic Diseases
    The Challenges of Diagnosing Seronegative Rheumatic DiseasesMarch 14th, 2025
  • Experts to Debate Time-Fixed Training in Rheumatology
    Experts to Debate Time-Fixed Training in RheumatologyNovember 15th, 2024
  • ACR Award Recipients 2017
    ACR Award Recipients 2017November 21st, 2017

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