Susan Russell, MD Title: Pulmonologist Education: University of Alabama, Northwestern University Location: Illinois Expertise: Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine Board-certified pulmonologistAssociate Chief for Clinical Affairs in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Northwestern MedicineMedical Director of Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Inpatient Pulmonary Unit Experience Susan Russell, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist and the Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Division at Northwestern Medicine. She is also the Medical Director for Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Inpatient Pulmonary Unit.Dr, Russell is the Associate Director for Northwestern Medicine’s Sarcoidosis program on the outpatient side. She works actively on many quality committees and with students as an associate professor at Northwestern University. The last few years have brought issues regarding respiratory care and management of patients in the intensive care unit to the forefront of the national news. Self-education about lung disease has become increasingly difficult given the vast amount of information available about some lung conditions. Yet, others are obscure where expert opinion leads the way in treatment. I hope to help everyone navigate this shifting landscape to provide them with the information they need for themselves and their families.-Susan Russell, MD Education Dr. Russell received a bachelor’s degree and medical degree from the University of Alabama summa cum laude and as an Alumni Honors Scholar. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the McGaw Medical Center for Northwestern University. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.