Momen M Wahidi

Momen M Wahidi is Professor of Medicine in the Pulmonary and Critical Care division at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He serves as Medical Director for the Canning Thoracic Institute and Health System Director for Interventional Pulmonology at Northwestern Medicine, with national and international recognition for advancing interventional pulmonology through clinical care, education, and research leadership.

His educational credentials include:

• MD from University of Damascus (1992)
• MBA from Duke University Fuqua School of Business (2008)
• Internal Medicine Residency at Indiana University Hospital (1999)
• Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship at Duke University (2002)
• Advanced Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship at Harvard University (2003)

Dr. Wahidi's research centers on interventional pulmonary techniques, with landmark contributions in bronchoscopy and pleural disease management. His work drives evidence-based guidelines for major organizations including NCCN, CHEST, ATS, and AABIP, focusing on lung cancer diagnosis, nodule management, and advanced procedural standards. As past president of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, he shapes global standards in the field.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in clinical research prioritization, comparative diagnostic methodologies for lung nodules, perioperative safety protocols, and standardized ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures. These works span pulmonology, oncology, and patient safety disciplines, with recurring subfields including bronchoscopic innovation, lung cancer staging, thromboembolic risk mitigation, and multimodal quality improvement frameworks.

His scientific recognition includes:

• 2011 McLennan Award for Achievements in Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP)
• 2014 Pasqual Ciaglia Honor Lecture (American College of Chest Physicians)

Through leadership roles at the Canning Thoracic Institute and Northwestern Medicine, Dr. Wahidi directs multidisciplinary teams advancing thoracic interventions while maintaining active industry collaborations for medical device innovation. His ongoing work bridges clinical practice, guideline development, and procedural standardization across pulmonary medicine.