Jonathan S. Kurman

Jonathan S. Kurman, MD, MBA, serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Director of Interventional Pulmonology for the Froedtert & MCW health network. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Interventional Pulmonology, he specializes in advanced bronchoscopic procedures at Froedtert Hospital's Center for Advanced Care.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College (2011)
• Residency in Internal Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin (2011-2014)
• Fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care at Medical College of Wisconsin (2014-2016)
• Chief Fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care at Medical College of Wisconsin (2016-2017)
• Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship at University of Chicago (2017-2018)

Dr. Kurman's research centers on advancing interventional pulmonology techniques, with primary focus on diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy. His work explores airway stents, robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial valves, next-generation navigation systems, bronchial thermoplasty applications, photodynamic therapy, and innovative bronchoscopy education methodologies. His publications specifically address persistent air leak management and bronchoscopy training frameworks.

As Director of Interventional Pulmonology, he leads a clinical team performing specialized procedures including cryotherapy, EBUS, rigid/flexible bronchoscopy, tumor debulking, pleural catheter placement, and bronchoscopic lung volume reduction. His practice emphasizes shared decision-making where patient autonomy, clinical evidence, and trust form the foundation of care for complex conditions like tracheobronchomalacia, malignant pleural effusions, and refractory asthma.