Dr. Melvin Lopata, MD

Dr. Melvin Lopata is a pulmonologist who specializes in critical care medicine and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. With over six decades of medical practice, Dr. Lopata brings extensive experience to his patient care. He speaks both English and Spanish.

Dr. Lopata practices at multiple locations throughout Chicago, Illinois, including the University of Illinois Hospital, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, and Kindred Hospital Chicago Lakeshore. He focuses on treating patients with breathing problems and shortness of breath, including those who experience difficulty breathing during physical activity. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and conducting specialized breathing tests to determine how well patients respond to bronchodilator medications.