Mary E. Strek, MD

Professor of Medicine

Director, Respiratory Clinical Research

Co-Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic

Dr. Mary Strek specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex pulmonary diseases, with a focus on bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary complications of connective tissue disorders.

She directs a clinical research program that seeks to study and better understand the natural history of new medications for patients with asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Strek's goal is to provide improved treatment for patients with pulmonary diseases.

A respected lecturer, Dr. Strek has spoken at conferences around the country. She is an associate editor of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, and sits on the editorial boards of Chest and the Proceedings of the American Thoracic Society.

Practice Locations

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

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

Year Started Practice

1990

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Critical Care
Pulmonary Diseases

Medical School

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Internship, Residency, and Fellowship

University of Chicago Medical Center

Memberships

American College of Chest Physicians
American Thoracic Society

Language Spoken

English

Office Phone

(773) 702-9660

Office Fax

(773) 702-6500

Office Postal Address

Mary E. Strek, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6076
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Bronchiectasis
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders (COPD)
• Complex and advanced lung diseases

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Selected Publications

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