Elizabeth S Klings, MD

Specialties

Pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease, pulmonary embolism, chronic dyspnea
Departments

Pulmonology, Sickle Cell Disease

My Contact Information

617.638.7480
Primary Location
725 Albany Street
9th Floor, Suite 9B
Boston, MA 02118

More About Me

Elizabeth S. Klings, MD, is a pulmonologist, Director of the Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease (the largest sickle cell center in New England), and Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Center at Boston Medical Center. She specializes in caring for patients with chronic dyspnea, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary complications from sickle cell disease. She is also an associate professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. At BMC, she practices in the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic, in the Medical Intensive Care Unit, and on the Pulmonary Consultation Service. Dr. Klings’ research is focused on pulmonary vascular complications from sickle cell disease, using genomic and proteomic tools to explore underlying biological mechanisms, and is also studying how sleep-disordered breathing and venous thromboembolism contribute to dysfunction in these patients. She is an internationally recognized leader in treating patients with sickle cell disease and pulmonary hypertension, and in 2014 led the committee that developed new clinical guidelines for the American Thoracic Society.

Administrative Title
Director of the Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease, Director of Pulmonary Hypertension, and Professor of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Education

New York University School of Medicine, 1992
Residency
Internal Medicine, Boston University Medical Center, 1992-1995
Fellowship
Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Boston University Medical Center, 1995-2000
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Special Interests
Pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease, pulmonary embolism, chronic dyspnea
Languages

Spanish

Affiliations

Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

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As the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center is devoted to training future generations of healthcare professionals. Learn more about Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

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