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David Stoltz, MD, PhD 
Professor and Director 
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Occupational Medicine


The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine excels in patient care, research, and medical education.  Our faculty includes numerous NIH-funded internationally renowned investigators, master clinicians, and award-winning teachers. 

Highlights of our clinical services include: the Medical Intensive Care Unit, where critically ill patients are treated compassionately and expertly  in a multidisciplinary setting; the Respiratory Specialty Care Unit, where the seriously ill may be gradually weaned from mechanical ventilators and where our Cystic Fibrosis patients are cared for;  and our interventional bronchoscopy service, which provides unique approaches to the diagnosis and management of pulmonary conditions including endobronchial ultrasound for the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer, lung volume reduction in emphysema, and bronchial thermoplasty for asthma. 

Our faculty’s research spans the spectrum from basic mechanisms of disease to the conduct of clinical trials.  Finally, our fellowship program is nationally recognized for training clinically adept pulmonary physicians who lead distinguished academic careers or leadership roles in the community.

Our People

Administration
Division Leadership
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David Stoltz, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Occupational Medicine

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Alicia Gerke, MD, MBA
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Fellowship Program

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Jeff S. Wilson, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Associate Director, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Fellowship Proram

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Samantha Bredlau
Administrator, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Occupational Medicine
Administrative Support
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Anne Vincent
Division Coordinator
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Jessica Jensen
Administrative Services Coordinator
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(319) 384-1107

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Sara Lang
Administrative Services Coordinator
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John Rutherford
Administrative Services Coordinator
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Nicole Strand
Fellowship Coordinator
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(319) 353-6238

Patient Care

Our specialized lung care team helps you breathe easier and makes your quality of life our top priority.

More about our Lung Care

  • In 2019-20 our pulmonology program was ranked among the nation’s top 30 by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Team-based approach—a dedicated, multidisciplinary team collaborates to develop a plan of care that addresses the individual needs of each patient.
  • Highly trained specialists—our physicians and surgeons are board certified in their area of specialty which means they have additional training and expertise in diagnosing and treating a diverse group of lung disorders and diseases.
  • Clinical trials—front-line treatments are available to our patients.

Education

Learn about our fellowship program.

Research

The Division has robust basic research, as well as multiple clinical trials.

News

UI Health Care remains Iowa’s No. 1 Hospital in ranking by ‘US News & World Report’
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Cancer care at UI Health Care is ranked ranked among the nation’s top 50, and Gastroenterology and Pulmonology are among the top 10%, according to the 2025-2026 rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.
American Heart Association recognizes Nassar and Code Blue Team
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The American Heart ASsociation's "Get with the Guidelines" program recently recognized University of Iowa Health Care Emergency Response Team (ERT) Director Paul Nassar, MD, MPH, and his Code Blue Team with Silver Recognition for excellence in CPR quality.
Thornell engages students in renal labs at Maine “Kidney Camp”
Friday, July 11, 2025
For the second summer in a row, Ian Thornell, PhD, assistant professor in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Occupational Medicine, took his expertise 1,243 miles northeast to MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine.
UI researchers receive grant to study rare airway disease: primary ciliary dyskinesia
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
University of Iowa researchers have received a significant grant to study primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare airway disease, aiming to advance understanding and treatment options for affected patients. This funding will support innovative research efforts to improve patient outcomes.
Tech aids in detecting disease spread
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The Computational Epidemiology (CompEpi) Group at the University of Iowa has been studying how contact patterns affect the spread of infections within healthcare facilities for more than a dozen years.

Conferences

Monday

  • Pulmonary Clinical Conference
    12:30-1:30 pm
    C44 GH

Tuesday

  • Core/Pathology/J Club Conferences (alternating)
    12:00-1:00 pm
    C322 GH

Wednesday

  • Core/Radiology/Physioloy/Sleep Conferences (alternating)
    12:00-1:00 pm
    C322 GH

Friday

  • ILD/Sarcoidosis Clinical Care Conference
    10:30-11:30 am
  • Pulmonary Research Conference
    12:00-1:00 pm
    1459 PBDB