
Overview
Tonia Vinton, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in obesity, metabolic syndrome, and preventive medicine.Dr. Vinton earned her medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School, where she also completed her residency in internal medicine.Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021.Dr. Vinton is the founder and President of the Dallas Obesity Society, and her primary research interest is obesity medicine.
Dr. Vinton is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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8230 Walnut Hill, Ste 204 POB 3, Dallas, TX 75231
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton by calling their office at 214-645-2900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton a top-rated expert for Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton is classified as an Distinguished expert for Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton specialize in?
While Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton accept my insurance?
Dr. Tonia Y. Vinton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-645-2900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Vinton isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Type B Insulin Resistance SyndromeDr. Vinton isDistinguished. Learn about Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Cytochrome C Oxidase DeficiencyDr. Vinton isAdvanced. Learn about Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
- High CholesterolDr. Vinton isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Vinton isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Vinton isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Vinton isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- CirrhosisDr. Vinton isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Vinton isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Vinton isExperienced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Enlarged LiverDr. Vinton isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.


