Laeeq S. Shamsuddin, MD

VISTA PHYSICIAN GROUP PULMONARY MEDICINE

About Laeeq S. Shamsuddin, MD:

Laeeq S. Shamsuddin, MD, is a physician specializing in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, sleep medicine, and internal medicine. He brings extensive experience caring for patients with complex respiratory and critical care needs, including chronic lung disease, sleep-related breathing concerns, acute respiratory illness, and conditions requiring coordinated pulmonary follow-up.

Dr. Shamsuddin’s clinical background includes leadership and physician roles across pulmonary, critical care, intensive care, and sleep medicine settings. He has served as Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, and previously served as Medical Director of a Sleep Lab at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Illinois.

His training includes a Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the University of Vermont, residency training in internal medicine, and medical education at Saba University School of Medicine. Dr. Shamsuddin is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Shamsuddin takes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to pulmonary care, helping patients better understand their respiratory symptoms, manage chronic conditions, and improve their overall breathing health and quality of life.

Pulmonary Care for You and Your Family:

Comprehensive Pulmonary Evaluation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management
Asthma Evaluation and Management
Shortness of Breath and Chronic Cough Evaluation
Pulmonary Function Testing
Sleep-Related Breathing Concerns
Post-Hospital Pulmonary Follow-Up
Respiratory Symptom Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Care Coordination with Primary Care and Specialists

Conditions Commonly Treated:

Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Cough
Shortness of Breath
Pulmonary Infections, Including Pneumonia
Acute and Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Respiratory Failure Follow-Up
Oxygen Therapy Needs

Education and Training:

Graduate Education
Doctor of Medicine, Saba University School of Medicine

Medical Education Studies
American University of the Caribbean | 1997–1998

Undergraduate Education
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Northwestern University

Postgraduate Training
Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, University of Vermont
Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine Internship

Licensure and Certifications:

Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine

Professional Affiliations:

American College of Chest Physicians
American Thoracic Society
Society of Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine

Research and Academic Contributions:

Dr. Shamsuddin has participated in pulmonary and critical care research and has presented lectures and educational sessions on respiratory and critical care topics including COPD, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, and critical care medicine. His research and presentations have contributed to physician education and advancing pulmonary care practices.

Vista Physician Group Pulmonary Medicine Location:

1616 Grand Avenue
Suite A
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-360-9800

Associated Care:

Vista Central Scheduling: Phone: 847-360-6930 | Fax: 847-625-6642