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Dona Upson, MD, Pulmonology, Albuquerque, NM

DonaJeanUpsonMDMA, ATSF, FCCP(She/Her)

Pulmonology Albuquerque, NM

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease

Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1501 San Pedro Dr Se
    NMVAHCS-111a Pulm
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
    Phone+1 505-265-1711

Summary

  • Dr. Dona Upson is a pulmonologist in Albuquerque, NM and is affiliated with New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System - Raymond G. Murphy Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice 34 years. She specializes in tobacco dependence, health policy/advocacy and general pulmonary disease.

Clinical Expertise

  • Associate Editor, Annals of the ATS

Education & Training

  • Univerisity of Texas School of Public Health
    Univerisity of Texas School of Public Healthnone, International Health, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1986 - 1989
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute, SUNY-Buffalo
    Roswell Park Cancer Institute, SUNY-BuffaloMA, Exerimental Pathology, 1979 - 1983
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1983
  • Smith College
    Smith CollegeAB, American Studies, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 1990
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Public Service Award American Thoracic Society, 2019
  • Clinton P. Anderson Award American Lung Association, 2017
  • Volunteer of the Year Award Mayor's Office, City of Albuquerque, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Home Oxygen Therapy for Adults with Chronic Lung Disease. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline
    Home Oxygen Therapy for Adults with Chronic Lung Disease. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice GuidelineNovember 13th, 2020
  • Initiating Pharmacologic Treatment in Tobacco-Dependent Adults. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline
    Initiating Pharmacologic Treatment in Tobacco-Dependent Adults. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice GuidelineJuly 14th, 2020
  • ‘We Are Addicting a New Generation’
    ‘We Are Addicting a New Generation’August 14th, 2019
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Committees

  • Member, Tobacco Action Committee, ATS

Professional Memberships