
Overview
Dr. Valley is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Michigan. He received his undergraduate degrees in history and chemistry from Emory University, and his medical degree from the University of Miami. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas-Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Michigan in 2016. During his fellowship, he earned a Masters of Health and Healthcare Research from the University of Michigan.Clinically, Dr. Valley focuses on the care of critically ill patients and their families. He practices in the Critical Care Medicine Unit at the University of Michigan and the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the Ann Arbor VA. He is the Director of the Ann Arbor VA's Post-ICU Survivor Care, Evaluation, and Support (PISCES) Clinic.Dr. Valley's research seeks to improve the delivery of care within ICUs. Currently, he has two broad research focuses: reducing disparities in ICU care among rural and minoritized communities and ensuring that ICU care is centered around patients and families. His work has been supported by the NIH/NHLBI, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the VA Health Services Research and Development Service.
Dr. Valley is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Pneumonia, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Cerebral Hypoxia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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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Justin Oldham is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Oldham is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
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Director of the Michigan Medicine Interstitial Lung Disease program, Vice-Chair of the Medical School Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research, Associate Program Director Internal Medicine Residency Program - Research, Co-Director University of Michigan Medical School Scientific Discovery Pathway, Steering committee chair for the pulmonary fibrosis foundations Care Center Network and Patient Registry. Dr. Flaherty is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
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MeiLan Han, MD MS, is a Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan Health. Dr. Han received her medical degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Michigan. Dr. Han has also completed a Master's Degree program in Biostatistics and Clinical Study Design at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.Dr. Han’s research has focused on defining phenotypes in COPD using imaging. She is a lead investigator for several NIH sponsored COPD studies. She also serves on the scientific advisory committees for both the COPD Foundation and American Lung Association, the board for the COPD Foundation and serves as a spokesperson for the American Lung Association. She is currently a Deputy Editor for the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and serves on the editorial boards for Thorax, Lancet Respiratory Medicine and Journal of the COPD Foundation. She is also a member of the Global Obstructive Lung Disease scientific committee which is charged with developing internationally an internationally recognized consensus statement on COPD diagnosis and management. Dr. Han is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas S. Valley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas S. Valley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas S. Valley by calling their office at 888-287-1084. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas S. Valley a top-rated expert for COVID-19?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas S. Valley is classified as an Advanced expert for COVID-19, 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. Thomas S. Valley specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas S. Valley is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Thomas S. Valley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas S. Valley has published 101 articles and abstracts on conditions like COVID-19. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas S. Valley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas S. Valley accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas S. Valley accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-287-1084 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Valley isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Valley isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- COVID-19Dr. Valley isAdvanced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Valley isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Valley isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. Valley isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Valley isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AsthmaDr. Valley isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Valley isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Valley isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BullaeDr. Valley isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.


