
Overview
Lynn Schnapp, MD, is a UW Health pulmonology and critical care doctor and a professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Schnapp primarily cares for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). These are the sickest patients in the hospital. Her patients are often on ventilators (breathing machines) or have a serious illness such as severe pneumonia, COVID-19, liver and kidney failure, sepsis (blood infection) and other major infections. She has a clinical interest in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) — lung failure in which a person needs mechanical assistance to breathe.Dr. Schnapp believes firmly in shared decision-making and open communication with patients and families. When offering guidance, she is careful to balance hope with realistic expectations.With an eye towards improving patient care and treatment, Dr. Schnapp studies pathways involved in lung diseases such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and ARDS. Her current research focuses on acute (sudden) lung injury and repair.Outside of work, Dr. Schnapp enjoys running. Her goal is to race in every state and on every continent.I aim to support ICU patients and families through difficult decisions and help make the process less intimidating.
Dr. Schnapp is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Dr. Schnapp is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles.
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600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lynn Schnapp
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lynn Schnapp?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lynn Schnapp by calling their office at 608-263-8954. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lynn Schnapp a top-rated expert for Sarcoidosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lynn Schnapp is classified as an Advanced expert for Sarcoidosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lynn Schnapp specialize in?
While Dr. Lynn Schnapp is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Cerebral Hypoxia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Lynn Schnapp participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lynn Schnapp has published 62 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sarcoidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Lynn Schnapp's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Schnapp isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Schnapp isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Schnapp isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Schnapp isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Schnapp isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Schnapp isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.


