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Ajay Wagh, MD, Pulmonology, Chicago, IL

AjayWaghMDMS, FCCP, DAABIP(He/Him)

Pulmonology Chicago, IL

Critical Care Medicine, Interventional Pulmonology

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Phone+1 888-824-0200

Summary

  • I'm an interventional pulmonary and critical care physician with a focus on the use and development of minimally invasive techniques that help to diagnose and stage lung cancer as well as treat and palliate symptoms of chronic respiratory illness. Additionally, I have a research interest in the biology of airway epithelial injury and repair in benign disease.

Education & Training

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Northwestern Memorial HospitalDAABIP, Interventional Pulmonology, 2019 - 2020
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2007
  • University of Memphis/University of Tennessee
    University of Memphis/University of Tennessee MS, Biomedical Engineering, 2001 - 2003
  • Case Western Reserve University
    Case Western Reserve UniversityBS, Biomedical Engineering, 1997 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2010
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP)Diplomate of the AABIP - Interventional Pulmonology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Management strategies for recurrent pleural effusion: a clinical practice review  
    Ajmani G, Ravikumar N, Wagh A, AME Medical Journal, 11/2/2023
  • Pneumothorax as a Result of Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction with Endobronchial Valves: a Clinical Practice Review of Risk and Management Strategies.  
    Wagh A, Ravikumar N, Hogarth DK., Shanghai Chest, 2/2/2023
  • Combining the Use of Robotic Bronchoscopy with Augmented Fluoroscopy to Diagnose Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions.  
    Wagh A, Ho E, Murgu S, Hogarth DK, Clinics in Oncology, 5/25/2021
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • User Satisfaction and Ease of Use of Single-Use Bronchoscopes for Bronchoalveolar Lavage
    Wagh A, Shafiq M, Kurman J, Schwalk A, Hoffman D, Cool C., AABIP Conference 2023. Chicago., Chicago, IL, 8/2023
  • A Meta-Analysis of Zephyr® Endobronchial Valves for Management of Persistent Air Leaks.
    Hogarth DK, Wagh A, Mahajan A, Armstrong B, Shargill N, Travaline J, and Criner G., ATS Conference 2022, San Francisco, CA, 2022
  • Combining real-time 3-D imaging and augmented fluoroscopy with robotic bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of peripheral lung nodules.
    Hedstrom G, Wagh A., CHEST Conference 2022, Nashville, TN, 2022
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Lectures

  • BLVR: Review of the Current Literature. 
    AABIP Conference. Chicago. 2023. - 8/2023
  • Lung Nodules and Peripheral Bronchoscopy. 
    University of Tennessee - 2023
  • Contemporary Management of the Suspicious Nodule. 
    American College of Physicians (ACP) Conference 2023. San Diego, CA. - 2023
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Sampling and Evaluating Lung Nodules and Masses: Expert Q&A
    Sampling and Evaluating Lung Nodules and Masses: Expert Q&ANovember 8th, 2021

Committees

  • Member, Association of Interventional Pulmonary Program Directors 2022 - Present
  • Member, AABIP Communications and Social Media Committee 2022 - Present
  • Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Representative, Medical Staff Leadership Committee - Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis 2017 - 2019

Professional Memberships