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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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Suyun Channon
Administrative Services Coordinator
C33 GH
(319) 356-1014

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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Nicole Strand
Fellowship Coordinator
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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

Cho, Carvour named to new vice chair roles
Friday, April 18, 2025
Internal Medicine DEO, Upi Singh, MD, is pleased to announce that Josalyn Cho, MD, has accepted the role of Vice Chair for Professional Development, and Martha Carvour, MD, PhD, has accepted the role of Vice Chair for Quality and Safety, effective July 1.
Welsh receives Canada Gairdner International Award for cystic fibrosis discoveries
Friday, April 11, 2025
Michael Welsh, MD, University of Iowa professor of internal medicine, has received the 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award for his research on cystic fibrosis (CF), which paved the way to new therapies that have transformed the health and life expectancy of people with CF.
Curiosity and collaboration, leading to excellence
Friday, April 11, 2025
Michael Welsh’s research changed understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis. His drive to learn and forward-looking approach exemplifies teamwork and shared success at Iowa.
Occupational Health enters next chapter under new director
Thursday, April 3, 2025
At University of Iowa Health Care, Occupational Health (also know as Occupational Medicine) undertakes some unique responsibilities. While they officially provide workers’ health services for both employees of UI Health Care as well as surrounding employers throughout the Corridor, this can look very different from day to day, or even patient to patient.
Respiratory flare ups may signal COPD in smokers with normal lung function
Friday, February 28, 2025
A study led by Spyridon Fortis, MD, PhD, MS, was published recently in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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