Pulmonology

Howard Jaffe, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine

Howard A. Jaffe, M.D., is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist based in Chicago, Illinois, with a focus on pulmonary and critical care conditions including asthma, COPD, chronic lung disease, lung nodules, lung inflammation, pleural disease, and general lung disease. He serves adult patients, particularly those with complex or chronic respiratory disorders, at University of Illinois Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. His signature approaches include management of lung n

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)
Pulmonary/Critical Care (ABPCC)

Education & Training

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (MD, 1981)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University (Internal Medicine, 1981-1984)
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1984-1986)
Fellowship: Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1986-1990)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

COPD & Emphysema

Conditions & Treatments

COPD

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics
NYU Langone Hospitals
University of Illinois Hospital
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Jaffe treats

COPD

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Jaffe accept Aetna insurance?

Howard Jaffe's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Jaffe practice?

Howard Jaffe practices in Chicago, IL with hospital affiliations including University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics, NYU Langone Hospitals, and University of Illinois Hospital.

What does Dr. Jaffe specialize in?

Howard Jaffe is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in COPD & Emphysema.

How long has Dr. Jaffe been practicing?

Howard Jaffe has 45+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.

What is Dr. Jaffe's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (MD, 1981); Residency: Johns Hopkins University (Internal Medicine, 1981-1984); Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1984-1986).