Antonio R Anzueto

Dr. Antonio R Anzueto is a Professor of Medicine and Section Chief of Pulmonary at the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System, affiliated with the University of Texas Health San Antonio. He specializes in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, with a focus on COPD management and mechanical ventilation. Dr. Anzueto completed his undergraduate studies at Colegio Liceo Javier (1972) and earned his M.D. from the University of San Carlos (Guatemala City, 1979). He completed his internal medicine residency and pulmonary/critical care fellowship at UT Health San Antonio.

His research interests center on COPD pathophysiology, novel therapies (e.g., ensifentrine, dupilumab), and mechanical ventilation outcomes. Recent work includes meta-analyses on bronchodilators, studies on biomarker-driven treatments, and epidemiological modeling of global ventilation use. He actively participates in global societies like the American Thoracic Society and GOLD initiative.

Publications emphasize COPD exacerbation prevention, inhaler therapy optimization, and environmental sustainability in respiratory care. His work highlights multidisciplinary approaches to risk management and adherence to diagnostic standards outlined by the GOLD committee. Ongoing projects include trials evaluating single-inhaler triple therapies and the impact of frailty on ventilated patients.

Dr. Anzueto’s contributions extend to clinical guidelines, such as the 2023 GOLD Executive Summary updates and ACO (asthma-COPD overlap) management strategies. He advocates for evidence-based practices and translational research bridging bench science to clinical application.