Vivek N Ahya MD MBA
Critical Care Medicine, Lung Transplantation Medicine, Pleural Disease
Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Practice of the University Pennsylvania Associate Professor of Medicine, University Pennsylvania Chief medical officer, clinical practices of the University Pennsylvania
Join to View Full Profile
3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Phone+1 800-789-7366
Fax+1 215-349-8432
Dr. Ahya is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Summary
- Dr. Vivek Ahya is a pulmonologist based in Philadelphia, PA, with subspecialties in Critical Care Medicine, Lung Transplantation Medicine, and Pleural Disease. He earned his MD from Boston University School of Medicine in 1994, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at Washington University and a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Ahya's experience covers asthma, COPD, respiratory failure, transplant pulmonology, and primary graft dysfunction. He has contributed to several publications, including studies on lung transplant outcomes and respiratory syncytial virus, with his work being cited multiple times. His accolades include recognitions as America's Top Doctors and Most Compassionate Doctor, as well as CMS Meaningful Use Certification.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityMBA, 2011 - 2015
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1998 - 2001
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1997
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1999 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
- Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsLung transplant outcomes after acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring extracorporeal life support: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.Mallory L Hunt, Maria M Crespo, Thomas J Richards, Francisca Bermudez, Andrew Courtwright
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024-09-01 - 1 citationsA Qualitative Study Identifying the Potential Risk Mechanisms Leading to Hospitalization for Patients With Chronic Lung Disease.Gary E Weissman, Jasmine A Silvestri, Folasade Lapite, Isabelle S Mullen, Nicholas S Bishop
CHEST Pulmonary. 2024-09-01 - 1 citationsImplementation of an Approach to Equitable Allocation of SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibodies for Preexposure Prophylaxis: Experience From a Single Medical Center.Keith W Hamilton, Elvis Hua, Lauren Dutcher, Holly Fernandez Lynch, Paul Junker
Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2024-08-01
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
