Board-certified Internal Medicine physician and fellowship-trained Pulmonologist with over 7 years of clinical excellence in patient care.
Recently completed a prestigious pulmonary disease fellowship at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and currently fulfilling a J1 waiver commitment in Rockford, IL.
Seeking to bring my passion, precision, and commitment to pulmonary health at your esteemed facility as a dedicated Pulmonologist.
Known for my unwavering patient advocacy, diagnostic accuracy, and deep understanding of respiratory pathophysiology.
Recognized by peers and mentors for my integrity, professionalism, and drive for clinical and academic excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MD, Pulmonologist
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Advocate Aurora Health Care
07.2023 - 06.2024
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, Illinois
07.2022 - 06.2024
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center
North Chicago, Illinois
07.2022 - 06.2024
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Vista Medical Center-East
07.2022 - 06.2024
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
Resident Physician
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, Illinois
07.2019 - 06.2022
Resident Physician
Ascension Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
07.2019 - 06.2022
Resident Physician
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2019 - 06.2022
Emergency Medical Officer
City Medical Centre
09.2015 - 02.2016
Dr. Subodh B. Shetty, MS
Emergency Medical Officer
Pooja Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
Dr. Manoj Kumar S. Pujar, MD
Clinical Intern
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
06.2012 - 06.2013
Education
Pulmonary Disease Fellow -
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
North Chicago, IL
01.2024
Internal Medicine Residency -
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
North Chicago, IL
01.2022
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, China
01.2014
Skills
Flexible Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Fluoroscopy-Assisted Forceps and Brush Biopsy
Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration and Biopsy of the Lymph Nodes
Ion Robotic Assisted Bronchoscopy and Biopsy
Lung Ultrasound Proficiency
Thoracentesis
Endotracheal Intubation/ Airway Management
Certification
Illinois State Physician License 2019-Present
Wisconsin State Medical License 2023-Present
Internal Medicine Board Certified 10/2023
ECFMG Certified 02/2018
USMLE Step 3 03/2018
Language Fluency
English
Hindi
Urdu
Kannada
Simple Chinese
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling
Tennis
Cooking
Biking
Awards
Academic Excellence Award for Overall Performance 2013
First Rank in the Medical University Graduation Exam 2014
Affiliations
American Medical Association 2019
American College of Chest Physicians 2022
American Thoracic Society 2022
Medical Council of India 2014
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts
Banu, M., Hecht, C., Shahid, A., Joseph, K., Paduri, S., Ahmed, A. Diaphragm Dysfunction- A sequela of SARS-COV2 Infection. CHEST Annual Meeting 2021. Pub Status: Published
Paduri, S., Patel, N., Nandu, N., Bodapati, R., Banu, M., Joseph, K., Gilmore, B., Desai, P. Acute Myocardial Infarction: An Unusual Initial Presentation of Polycythemia. CHEST Annual Meeting 2021. Pub Status: Published
Shahid, A., Banu, M., Kuchkuntla, A.R., Ahmed, A.A., Sheikh, B. Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma Presenting as Multiple Subcutaneous Nodules. CHEST Annual Meeting 2021. Pub Status: Published
Shahid, A., Elyafawi, R., Banu, M., Kuchkuntla, A.R., Iftikhar, F., Sheikh, B. (2021, Jul). Persistent Cough Post-COVID-19 Infection. Long-COVID syndrome? Think again. CHEST Annual Meeting 2021. Pub Status: Published
Hash, H., Mir, W., Green, S., Banu, M., Paul, D. IgG4-Related Disease Presenting as a Pulmonary Inflammatory Pseudotumor. CHEST Annual Meeting 2022. Pub status: Published
Wortsman, J., Banu, M., Mayfield, J., Bhakta, A., Perera, P., Aryal, B., Proskuriakova, E., Mohammed, R., Behal, A. Recurrent Pneumothorax as a Complication of Atypical Mycobacterial Infection. CHEST Annual Meeting 2023. Pub status: Published
Kedzia, A., Banu, M., Yousuf, H., Srinivasan, L., Pattisapu, A. Varicella-Zoster Virus Leading to Uncommon Pneumonia CHEST Annual Meeting 2023. Pub status: Published
Kedzia, A., Banu, M., Yousuf, H., Srinivasan, L., Pattisapu, A. Nasal Pinworm Infestation in a Critical Care Setting. CHEST Annual Meeting 2023. Pub status: Published
Proskuriakova, E., Wortsman, J., Banu, M., Mayfield, J., Bhakta, A., Perera, P., Aryal, B., Mohammed, R., Khosla, P. A Rare Case of Malignant Pericardial Effusion as Initial Presentation of the Lung Adenocarcinoma. CHEST Annual Meeting 2023. Pub status: Published
Ahmed, A., Banu, M. A Pea-Sized Obstruction. CHEST Annual Meeting 2023. Pub status: Published
M., Banu, H. Tokashiki., A. Ahmed., H. Yousuf., R. Lenhardt., S. M. Nanavati., H. S. Bawaadam. Pulmonary Nocardiosis in an Asthmatic Patient on Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) Therapy: Is ICS Use a Risk Factor? ATS Conference 2024. Pub status: Published
Tokashiki, H., Yousuf, H., Banu, M., Ahmed, A., Lenhardt, R., Bader, I., H. Bawaadam. A Rare Case of Intrapulmonary Mature Teratoma. ATS Conference 2024. Pub status: Published
Banu, M., Ashok, H., Harb, H., Shaikh, R., Masalha, A., Chen, K. A Unique Case of Mediastinal Synovial Sarcoma Presenting with Spontaneous Pneumothorax. CHEST Annual Meeting 2024. Pub status: Published
Sarcoidosis- ERS Clinical Practice and Guidelines on Treatment 07/2023
Long Term Supplemental Oxygen Therapy in COPD- A MRC and NOTT Trial Review 12/2022
Transpulmonary Pressure Targeted Mechanical Ventilation vs ARDSNet Protocol 09/2022
Research Experience
Review of ventilatory rate during CPR/ACLS, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center, North Chicago, IL, USA. Co-Investigator, Raul J. Gazmuri M. D 07/2021
Clinical Externship
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL Clinical Extern 08/2018 -08/2018
Commonwealth Medical Group, Chicago, IL Clinical Extern 05/2018 - 07/2018
Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL Clinical Extern 04/2018 - 04/2018
MD Care Center/ Swedish Covenant Hospital, IL Clinical Extern 03/2018 - 03/2018
Greenwood Pediatric and Internal Medicine, IN Clinical Extern 07/2017 -12/2017
Devon Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois Clinical Observer 08/2016 - 11/2016
Timeline
MD, Pulmonologist
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Advocate Aurora Health Care
07.2023 - 06.2024
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
07.2022 - 06.2024
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center
07.2022 - 06.2024
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Vista Medical Center-East
07.2022 - 06.2024
Fellow Pulmonary Disease
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
Resident Physician
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
07.2019 - 06.2022
Resident Physician
Ascension Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2022
Resident Physician
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2019 - 06.2022
Emergency Medical Officer
City Medical Centre
09.2015 - 02.2016
Emergency Medical Officer
Pooja Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2015
Clinical Intern
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
06.2012 - 06.2013
Pulmonary Disease Fellow -
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
Internal Medicine Residency -
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science