Steven W. Stites

Steven W. Stites, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs, Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, and Chief Medical Officer/Executive Vice President of Clinical Affairs at The University of Kansas Health System. His career spans clinical leadership, education, and research in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

• Medical Degree: University of Missouri-Columbia (1986)
• Residency: University of Rochester (Internal Medicine, 1990)
• Fellowship: University of Kansas Medical Center (Pulmonary and Critical Care, 1993)

The division he leads in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine has doubled in size, excelling in clinical care, education, and research. It administers the Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning, a premier simulation education center, and oversees critical educational modules for medical students. The division's research focuses on sepsis, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, asthma, hemodynamic monitoring, and sleep research, funded by NIH, American Lung Association, and other agencies.

Dr. Stites directs the University of Kansas Cystic Fibrosis Center and specializes in adult cystic fibrosis care. His leadership integrates clinical departments into a broader health system while advancing academic programs and strategic planning.