Sean B Smith

Sean B Smith, MD serves as Associate Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine with dual appointments in the Department of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care Division) and Department of Surgery (Thoracic Surgery Division), specializing in interventional pulmonology and complex airway management.

Dr. Smith earned his MD from Mayo Medical School in 2007, establishing his clinical foundation in pulmonary medicine and critical care.

His research program integrates bronchoscopic innovation with bioinformatics to address lung cancer diagnostics, pleural diseases, and airway obstruction. Key focus areas include endobronchial ultrasound applications, lung nodule characterization, and pleural effusion analysis through advanced imaging techniques. This work bridges clinical practice with computational approaches for precision respiratory medicine.

Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on pandemic-responsive research, particularly SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia immunology and critical care interventions. His studies on tracheostomy outcomes and hemoptysis management in mechanically supported patients demonstrate translational impact, while ultrasound-based effusion diagnostics highlight methodological innovation in pleural disease assessment.

Professional recognition includes:

• Faculty Teaching Award from Fellows, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (2021)

While specific mentorship details aren't public, Dr. Smith's collaborative publications involving NU SCRIPT and NU COVID Investigators indicate active supervision of research teams. His work shows consistent grant-supported investigation into respiratory pathophysiology and procedural innovations.

As an active AABIP member since 2022, Dr. Smith contributes to advancing bronchology standards through professional networks while maintaining clinical-research integration within Northwestern's pulmonary-thoracic collaborative framework.