Jake Lichterman, D.O.

Biography

Jake Lichterman, D.O., is an Instructor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in the treatment of genitourinary malignancies and has a special interest in kidney and bladder cancer.

Dr. Lichterman holds an undergraduate degree from the University of California Los Angeles. He earned his medical degree at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York. He completed a residency in internal medicine and received advanced training through a hematology and oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern, where he was part of the Physician Scientist Training Program.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2024.

Dr. Lichterman is a physician-scientist whose laboratory and translational research focuses on the circadian clock and cancer immunotherapy. His long-term goal is to improve outcomes for cancer patients through immunotherapy, which holds curative potential. He has delivered presentations and published academic articles related to his areas of expertise.

Personal Note

When he’s not at work, Dr. Lichterman enjoys spending time with his family, exploring new cultures through travel and food, and supporting his favorite basketball team, the Los Angeles Lakers.