Juan Deleija-Lujano, M.D.

Biography

Juan Deleija-Lujano, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in lung transplants, advanced mechanical support, and end-stage interstitial lung disease.

Dr. Deleija-Lujano earned his medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also gained advanced training through a pulmonary and critical care fellowship.

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

Dr. Deleija-Lujano's research interests include the role of advanced mechanical support in severe respiratory failure, the phenotyping of progressive lung disease, and the role of socioeconomic factors on long-term transplant outcomes.

He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), where he is an active member of the CHEST Networks as well as the Trainee Work Group Committee.

Personal Note

When he’s not at work, Dr. Deleija-Lujano loves to spend time outdoors and stay active, especially through biking, hiking, and fly-fishing.