Dr. Abubakr A. Chaudhry, MD

Medical Director of Quality and Patient SafetyAbubakr 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, and interventional pulmonary medicine. His expertise includes specialized procedures including navigational …bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS). He is currently the Medical Director of Quality and Patient Safety at Northside. When Dr. Chaudhry is not treating patients, he studies mixed martial arts and participates in triathlons.Now Offering Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)A cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) is a comprehensive assessment of cardiopulmonary function. CPET uses a combination of bloodpressure monitoring, spirometry, continuous electrocardiogram, and exhaled gas analysis to help determine the source of a patient's breathing difficulty. These tests show how quickly a patient changes from aerobic to anaerobic respiration, whether or not their shortness of breath is due to deconditioning, a cardiac process, or pulmonary insufficiency. To schedule a cardiopulmonary test, please call the Northside Hospital Pulmonary Diagnostics LabThe CPET program is directed by Dr. Abubakr Chaudhry, an amateur mixed martial arts competitor, and Dr. Paul Boyce, an avid squash player. Both physicians have been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented their research at state and national conferences. Drs. Chaudhry and Boyce both appreciate the role exercise plays in attaining the best quality of life possible. Together they have partnered with the Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network to provide athletes with cutting-edge data showing how to optimize their athletic performance.