Stephen Bujarski

Stephen Bujarski, M.D. serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care at Baylor College of Medicine's School of Medicine and Staff Physician at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

His educational background includes:

• MD from University of Nebraska Medical Center (2008)
• BA from Washington University in St Louis (2003)
• Residency at University of Illinois at Chicago (2012)
• Chief Resident Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine (2015)

Dr. Bujarski's research focuses on lung cancer screening implementation and early detection, with additional expertise in asthma/COPD overlap syndromes and pulmonary interventions. As Lung Cancer Screening Program Director at the VA Medical Center, he leads the VA Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP) and contributes to NASA Moonshot initiatives. His work addresses real-world challenges in veteran healthcare systems through multidisciplinary approaches to high-risk lung nodule management.

Analysis of his 2015-2023 publications reveals consistent specialization in pulmonary oncology, with emphasis on program implementation challenges, virtual care innovations during pandemics, and therapeutic interventions for respiratory diseases. The research demonstrates strong integration of clinical practice with VA healthcare system improvements.

His professional recognition includes:

• Lung Cancer Screening Program Director at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Dr. Bujarski actively participates in VA-wide initiatives including the Houston VA lung cancer screening program and VA Screening for Lung Cancer FAQs development. His work focuses on translating precision oncology into veteran care through the Lung Precision Oncology Program (LPOP), with documented lifesaving impacts highlighted during Lung Cancer Awareness Month campaigns.