Finbar Foley

Finbar Foley, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine's Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department. He specializes in pulmonology and critical care, focusing on outpatient pulmonary diseases and inpatient critical care. His research emphasizes medical imaging innovations for lung disease diagnostics, such as automated airway morphology quantification and CT-based parenchymal pattern analysis. Dr. Foley’s academic background includes a BA from Yale University (2001), MD from Johns Hopkins (2010), residency at Johns Hopkins (2013), and a fellowship at Mayo Clinic (2017). He is affiliated with the Winchester Center for Lung Disease and actively contributes to medical education through teaching and clinical mentorship.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, Yale University (2001)
• Doctor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2010)
• Residency in Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2013)
• Fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic (2017)

Research Focus: Dr. Foley’s work bridges clinical practice and technology, particularly in advancing imaging techniques for pulmonary disorders. His studies explore automated quantification of airway damage in fibrosing lung diseases and optimizing low-dose CT imaging for lung parenchymal analysis. His research also addresses pleural effusion recurrence in malignancy and rare tracheal pathologies.

Professional Contributions: Beyond research, Dr. Foley provides compassionate patient care, emphasizing communication with vulnerable patients and their families. He is deeply involved in teaching medical trainees and advancing critical care practices to improve patient outcomes.