Dr. Tariq Javed Cheema is a distinguished physician-leader and Professor of Medicine with appointments at Drexel and Duquesne Universities. He holds an MD, FCCP, and Master of Medical Management from Carnegie Mellon University, blending clinical expertise, administrative insight, and a record of innovation in healthcare. As Institute Vice Chair of the AHN Medicine Institute and System Division Chair for AHN Pulmonary, Critical Care, Interventional Pulmonology, Sleep, and Allergy, he leads nearly 100 providers across 18 outpatient offices. His leadership has advanced major initiatives, including physician recruitment, Interventional Pulmonology, Tele-critical Care, COPD care improvement, and pulmonary rehabilitation growth. A respected researcher, educator, and mentor, Dr. Cheema is dedicated to advancing patient care, research, and medical education.