Dr. Paul Boyce MD, MPH, MD

Paul Boyce, MD, MPH, is a native of the island of Trinidad & Tobago, his journey to becoming a doctor began when he entered the Honors Program at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His main clinical interest is pulmonary hypertension, sarcoidosis, and exercise physiology, in addition to asthma, occupational lung diseases, bronchiectasis, and smoking cessation. Dr. Boyce is the Medical Director of the only certified Pulmonary Hypertension Program in the state of Georgia.Dr. Boyce works with each patient to develop an individualized and comprehensive plan of care, understanding that even patients with the same diagnosis have unique circumstances to their health and family. His ultimate desire is to make sure patients reach their health goals—returning to the activities that bring them joy and happiness. As an immigrant to the United States, Dr. Boyce enjoys being able to provide care to patients that come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.He is a passionate squash …player and soccer fan. Dr. Boyce is very passionate about volunteering with international outreach programs.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.