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Clifton Clarke, MD, Pulmonology, Chicago, IL

CliftonClarkeMDMBA, FACP, FCCP

Pulmonology Chicago, IL

Critical Care Medicine, Interventional Pulmonology, Pleural Disease

Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine

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  • Office

    836 West Wellington
    Suite 1302
    Chicago, IL 60657
    Phone+1 773-296-5888

Summary

  • Dr. Clifton Clarke is a pulmonologist in Chicago, IL and is the Chief Medical Officer at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and has been in practice 31 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in critical care medicine, interventional pulmonology, and pleural disease and is experienced in critical care medicine and general pulmonology.

Education & Training

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    University of Massachusetts AmherstMBA, Business Administration, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, 2013 - 2016
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1990
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Psychiatry, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    Southern Illinois University School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1988 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Honors Society Beta Gamma Sigma, 2016
  • Fellow American College of Physicians
  • Fellow American College of Chest Physicians

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Overweight and Obesity does not Increase Severity of Pulmonary Embolism  
    Nongnooch Poowanawittayakom and Clifton Clarke, J Obes Weight Loss Ther, 1/24/2014
  • VO2 Max and Anaerobic Threshold in Hypertension: A Tissue Doppler Study  
    Sorin C. Danciu, M.D., Steven W. Krause, D.O., Chris Wagner, R.D.C.S., Joaquin Gonzalez, M.D., Jackie Brenchley, C.P.F.T., C.R.T., A.E.-C., Clifton Clarke, M.D., F.C.C..., Echocardiography

Abstracts/Posters

  • Role of BNP as a Detector of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) in COPD Exarcerbation (AECOPD)
    Prangthip Charoenpong, MD; Clifton Clarke, MD, Chest. 2014;146:127A. doi:10.1378/chest.1995054, 10/29/2014
  • Factors Associated With Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients Diagnosed With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    Prangthip Charoenpong, MD; Clifton Clarke, MD, Chest. 2014;146:848A. doi:10.1378/chest.1995214, 10/29/2014
  • Echocardiographic Evidence of Pulmonary Hypertension and Outcomes in COPD Patients
    Prangthip Charoenpong, MD; Clifton Clarke, MD, Chest. 2014;146846A. doi:10.1378/chest.1995083, 10/29/2014
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Lectures

  • Hypoxemia and Acid Base 
    Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital - 8/1/2015
  • COPD Across the Continuum of Care 
    Advocate Trinity Medical Center - 8/2014
  • ABG Interpretation 
    Provident Hospital of Cook County, Department of Family Medicine, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical - 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Local Hospitals Face Hospitalization Surge as Omicron Variant Emerges
    Local Hospitals Face Hospitalization Surge as Omicron Variant EmergesDecember 21st, 2021
  • Gasping for Air
    Gasping for AirSeptember 14th, 2020
  • Can Red Wine Help You with This?
    Can Red Wine Help You with This?March 13th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish