About
Dr. Carol Croft graduated Phi Beta Kappa with highest honors from the University of California Santa Barbara before earning her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991. She completed her residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern in 1995. Her academic career at UT Southwestern was extensive: she held the Baldridge Family Professorship in Internal Medicine and Preventive Care and served as program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program.
Dr. Croft also served as University Hospitals Quality and Safety Officer, among several other leadership roles. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, perioperative evaluation of complicated surgical patients, and clinical effectiveness. She holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the American Medical Informatics Association. In 2020, UT Southwestern honored her with the Leaders in Clinical Excellence Institutional Service Award, the recognition she counts most meaningful.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California Santa Barbara (Phi Beta Kappa, highest honors)
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania, MD, 1991
Residency
Internal Medicine and Chief Residency, UT Southwestern, completed 1995
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Croft right for?
Dr. Croft is a strong fit for adults who want a rigorous, prevention-focused approach to primary care. Patients navigating complex surgical evaluations benefit from her perioperative expertise. Her deep academic background makes her particularly effective with patients managing multiple or nuanced medical conditions. Adults who value a physician with extensive clinical leadership experience will find her practice style thorough and precise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Croft specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, perioperative evaluation of complicated surgical patients, and clinical effectiveness. She brings particular depth to patients who require careful pre-surgical assessment or long-term preventive planning.
Dr. Croft earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991. She completed her residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern, finishing in 1995. She went on to build a long academic career there as well.
Yes, Dr. Croft is a board-certified internist. She also holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the American Medical Informatics Association.
Dr. Croft held the Baldridge Family Professorship in Internal Medicine and Preventive Care at UT Southwestern. She also directed the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program and served as University Hospitals Quality and Safety Officer. In 2020, UT Southwestern recognized her with the Leaders in Clinical Excellence Institutional Service Award.
Dr. Croft sees adult patients across a range of internal medicine needs. She has particular expertise with patients preparing for complicated surgical procedures and those focused on long-term preventive health. Her background in clinical effectiveness means she approaches each patient with a structured, evidence-based mindset.
Dr. Croft is available by phone after hours for emergencies and urgent medical needs. Patients can also reach her team through a secure HIPAA-compliant patient portal, email, and phone during regular hours.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026