Joanne Billings, MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Joanne Billings

Contact Info

Mailing Address:
420 Delaware Street SE
MMC 276 (Pulmonary), MMC 434 (Allergy)
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Administrative Assistant Name
Abigail Alves

Administrative Phone
612-624-0999

Administrative Email
aalves@umn.edu

Administrative Fax Number
612-625-2174

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Associate Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program


Pulmonologist, Critical Care Physician


Medical School, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL

Residency, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Fellowship, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Master's Degree, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN

Summary

Dr. Billings' primary research and clinical work focuses on cystic fibrosis (CF). She has a particular interest in the women's health issues in patients with CF. Dr. Billings investigates the role of sex hormones in CF and their impact on CF lung disease. Her research examines lung function during the phases of the menstrual cycle in young women with CF. Dr. Billings is also a co-investigator in CF drug development studies at the University.

Dr. Billings directs the pulmonary firm rotation for third year internal medicine residents.

Awards & Recognition

  • "Best Doctors for Women," Minnesota Monthly Magazine (2011, 2014)
  • Mpls.St. Paul Magazine "Top Doctor" (2012-2015)
  • Minnesota Monthly "Best Doctors" (2014)

Professional Associations

Associate Program Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program

Research

Publications

Clinical

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Clinical Interests

Bronchiectasis; Ciliary dyskinesia; Cystic fibrosis and Pediatric; Women's health issues in patients with cystic fibrosis