James Mitlyng, M.D.

Biography

James Mitlyng, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in primary care medicine for adults, preventive health services, and chronic illness management.

Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, Dr. Mitlyng earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School and completed a residency in general internal medicine at UT Southwestern, Parkland Memorial Hospital, and the Dallas VA Medical Center. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2013. Previously, he practiced primary care medicine for 20 years in the North Texas area and served on the staff at Baylor Plano, Baylor McKinney, and Heart Hospital of Plano.

Personal Note

Outside of work, Dr. Mitlyng enjoys serving his community as a Deacon, Elder, and Board Chairman of the First Christian Church of Weston, Texas.