Edward T. Naureckas, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Director, Pulmonary Function Laboratory

Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program

Dr. Edward Naureckas is an expert in pulmonary conditions including asthma, adult cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He specializes in pulmonary function testing to determine the cause and severity of complex lung disorders.

Dr. Naureckas researches strategies for improving asthma care in inner city populations. Using databases, he evaluates how asthma medication usage impacts asthma outcomes. He also studies how outdoor air quality effects asthma and other airway diseases. As a co-investigator in the American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Network, he participates in nationwide multi-center clinical trials of asthma therapy.

Practice Locations

University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice

1987

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care

Medical School

Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Internship and Residency

Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago

Fellowship

University of Chicago Medical Center

Memberships

American College of Physicians
American College of Chest Physicians
American Thoracic Society
Biomedical Engineering Society

Language Spoken

English

Email

tnaureka@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-9660

Office Fax

(773) 702-6500

Office Postal Address

Edward T. Naureckas, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6076
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Asthma
• Cystic fibrosis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Read More About Dr. Naureckas

Dr. Naureckas sees patients with complex pulmonary conditions in the Refractory Obstrucive Lung Disorders Clinic.

Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Naureckas’ publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.