Dr. Muralidhar Kondapaneni is a distinguished specialist in Pulmonology and Critical Care. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology, an M.B.A, and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.; B.S.). Dr. Kondapaneni’s expertise spans clinical practice, research, and education, having held significant roles, such as Regional Director of Pulmonary Critical Care, Director of the Lung Nodule Program, Director of the Critical Care and ER Administrative Committee in the SSM Good Samaritan, and Board Member of the SSM Southern Illinois Affordable Care Organization (ACO).

In addition to his certifications and medical board licenses, Dr. Kondapaneni has earned multiple accolades for his research, including several national and international conference presentations. His publications explore critical issues in pulmonary care, while serving as a reviewer on editorial boards for leading medical journals. His career is a testament to his dedication to enhancing pulmonary care, both through direct patient care and as a mentor to the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Outside of work, Dr. Kondapaneni enjoys traveling and hiking, reflecting his well-rounded approach to both personal and professional life.

•  Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
    Master of Business Administration
    August 2021 – June 2023
    Miami, FL

• University of Utah – Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular and Cell Biology
   July 2000 – December 2006
   Salt Lake City, UT

•  NTR University of Health Sciences, Osamania Medical College
   Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
   December 1993 – January 2000
   Hyderabad, IN

•   ICSS Informatics – Diploma in Computer Applications
    December 1997 – May 1998
    Hyderabad, IN

• Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center
   Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology
   July 2013 – June 2014
   Columbus, OH

• University of Louisville
   Fellowship in Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
   July 2010 – June 2013
   Louisville, KY

• Louisiana State University, Health Science Center
   Residency in Internal Medicine
   July 2017 – June 2010
   Shreveort, LA

•  Associate Professor, Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Baylor Medical College

•  Research Assistant Professor, Department of Translational Medical Sciences
Texas A & M University, Institute of Biosciences and Technology

•  Physician in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Interventional Pulmonology
SSM Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

•  Adjunct Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty for Internal Medicine
Liberty University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, VA and Good Samaritan Hospital

•  Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine
Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center

•  Clinical Observership
St. Francis Hospital, University of Connecticut

•  Teaching Assistant, Basic Immunology
University of Utah, Program in Molecular Biology

•  Graduate Assistant/PhD Student
   University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute

•  Graduate Assistant/Lab Assistant
    University of Utah, Program in Molecular Biology

•  Resident House Officer
    Osmania General Hospital

•  Regional Director, Pulmonary Critical Care
    SSM Health Southern Illinois
•  Board Member, Affordable Care Organization
    SSM Southern Illinois
•  Incident Command Center, COVID-19
•  Director, Lung Nodule Program
    SSM Good Samaritan
•  Director, ICU and Respiratory Care
    SSM Health Good Samaritan
•  Director, Critical Care and ER Administrative Committee
    SSM Good Samaritan
•  Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship Admission Committee, The OSU
•  General Member, Graduate Medical Education Committee, LSUHSC

• American Thoracic Society
• American College of Chest Physicians
• American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology
• Society of Critical Care Medicine
• American Association of Immunologists
• Member of Sigma Xi