IV Mirus, MD, MPH

Dr. IV Mirus is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern and a recognized leader in the Deaf community. He also serves as Vice Chair of Ethics at Parkland Hospital. Born a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) with American Sign Language (ASL) as his first language, Dr. Mirus studied public health and health equity and has dedicated his career to bridging communication barriers for linguistic minorities. Prior to medicine, he worked as a professional medical interpreter, developing firsthand insight into the challenges Deaf patients face in a hearing-centric healthcare system. Today, Dr. Mirus continues to serve as both a researcher and advocate, holding board positions with Deaf Action Center and Partners in Deaf Health, exemplifying his unwavering commitment to advancing equitable healthcare for the Deaf community.