Aaron Baugh

Dr. Aaron Baugh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. His research focuses on improving care for asthma and COPD patients from low-income and racial/ethnic minority backgrounds, emphasizing how social disparities influence lung disease outcomes. He completed his BS in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science at the University of Michigan, followed by an MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine, residency in Internal Medicine, and fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at UCSF.

His research spans topics including healthcare disparities in lung cancer screening, race-neutral lung function interpretation, and social determinants of respiratory health. Notable work includes analyzing trends in sarcoidosis mortality among U.S. veterans and evaluating cardiopulmonary exercise testing for lobectomy candidates. He advocates for race-neutral approaches in pulmonary diagnostics to reduce health inequities.

Dr. Baugh's publications highlight intersections of race, socioeconomic status, and respiratory disease management. Areas of focus include improving spirometry interpretation practices, addressing COPD-related multimorbidity in impoverished populations, and reforming medical education to prioritize diversity and inclusion.