Jerry A. Krishnan, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine and Health Studies

Director, Asthma and COPD Center

Director, Refractory Obstructive Lung Disorders Clinic

Dr. Jerry Krishnan has devoted his career to the care of adults with severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other complex obstructive lung disorders. He specializes in early detection for at-risk patients, in addition to advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques for patients with difficult-to-manage obstructive lung disorders.

With the goal of improving the lives of patients with asthma and COPD in the global community, Dr. Krishnan focuses his research on the origin and treatment of asthma and COPD, as well as the quality of healthcare, patient adherence to therapy and health disparities in women and ethnic/cultural minorities. A dedicated educator, Dr. Krishnan teaches clinical research methodology to medical students, post-doctoral fellows, and other trainees at the University of Chicago and other national and international venues.

Dr. Krishnan also serves on several advisory committees and review groups for organizations including the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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

1993

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine

Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston

Internship, Residency and Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore

Memberships

American College of Chest Physicians
American Thoracic Society
Society for Epidemiologic Research
U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Language Spoken

English

Email

jkrishna@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-6790

Office Fax

(773) 702-4736

Office Postal Address

Jerry A. Krishnan, MD, PhD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6076
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Chronic bronchitis
• Emphysema
• Smoking cessation

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Read More About Dr. Krishnan

Dr. Krishnan works collaboratively with other physician experts, providing multidisciplinary care for patients in the Center for Advanced Lung Diseases.

The Medical Center's Science Life blog featured Dr. Krishnan in a series of brief videos discussing basics of COPD: what causes the disease, what symptoms characterize its potential presence, and what treatments are available.

Selected Publications

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