Abubakr Asghar Chaudhry, MD

Chair of Medicine - Northside Hospitals and Medical Director of Clinical Outcomes and Informatics

Abubakr Chaudhry, MD is a third generation physician. Growing up, he watched his father connect with his patients on a personal level and truly care for their wellbeing and health. This commitment to his patients is what Dr. Chaudhry strives for in his own care for his patients. Individualized, compassionate care means that he strives to make sure that his patient’s voice is heard, that all of their questions and concerns are addressed and that as a team, he and his patient develop a care plan to help maximize the patient’s health. Dr. Chaudhry enjoys pursuing research that will advance the future of pulmonary care. His work has been presented at national conferences and published in premier academic journals. His clinical and research interests include pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary vascular diseases, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, and interventional pulmonary medicine. His expertise includes specialized procedures including robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and percutaneous tracheostomy.

When Dr. Chaudhry is not treating patients, he studies mixed martial arts and enjoys traveling.

Certifications & Affiliations

• Board Certified, Pulmonary Medicine
• Board Certified, Internal Medicine
• Board Certified, Critical Care Medicine
• Member, American Federation for Medical Research
• Member, Society of Critical Care Medicine
• Member, American College of Chest Physicians
• Member, American Thoracic Society