Timothy J. Barreiro

Timothy J. Barreiro serves as Professor of Internal Medicine and Section Chair of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University's College of Medicine, where he also directs the St. Elizabeth Pulmonary Health & Research Center. Committed to underserved communities and diversity in medical education, he actively mentors future physicians through NEOMED's training programs.

Dr. Barreiro earned his Doctorate of Osteopathy from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed specialty training in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. His academic journey includes early recognition as a Health Disparities Scholar by the National Institutes of Health.

His research focuses on complex pulmonary diseases through a multidisciplinary team approach, with significant contributions to understanding cultural complexities in medical decision-making and health disparities. This work bridges clinical practice with community-focused pulmonary health initiatives.

Dr. Barreiro's scholarly impact is recognized through prestigious awards:

• NIH Health Minority Scholar
• Harvard Macy Scholar
• Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
• Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)
• Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (FACOI)
• NIH Health Disparities Scholar

As an educator, he has coached hundreds of residents into leadership and fellowship positions, leveraging his Harvard Macy scholarship in health professions education. His directorship of the St. Elizabeth Pulmonary Health & Research Center drives integrated clinical care and research innovation in pulmonary medicine.