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