Ashish P. Maskey

Ashish P. Maskey, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Director of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology at the Markey Cancer Center. Specializing in pulmonology, critical care, and interventional pulmonology, he focuses on minimally invasive techniques like endobronchial ultrasound and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy for lung nodule diagnosis and lung cancer staging. His clinical work includes managing pleural diseases and airway obstructions via rigid bronchoscopy and cryotherapy.

• Education:
  • Chittagong Medical College, Bangladesh
  • Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic (Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine)
  • Advanced Training: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Interventional Pulmonology)
• Certifications:
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Critical Care, Pulmonary Disease)
  • American Association for Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology

Dr. Maskey emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, treating individuals as family and prioritizing empathy, particularly in cancer treatment. Over seven years at UK HealthCare, he established and expanded the Interventional Pulmonary Program, performing over 1,100 bronchoscopies annually.