Dr. Mutlu's research focuses on the mechanisms of lung inflammation and acute respiratory distress syndrome. He currently is the primary investigator of a study that examines how air pollution causes lung injury and triggers blood clots and heart attacks. In addition, Dr. Mutlu mentors medical students, residents and fellows on various research projects.
Dr. Mutlu serves on the editorial boards and as a reviewer for several prominent scientific publications, including The American Journal of Physiology, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, and PLoS One. He is an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Areas of Expertise
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Board Certifications
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sleep Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Society for Clinical Investigation
- American Thoracic Society
Practicing Since
- 1992
Languages Spoken
- Turkish
- English
Medical Education
- Istanbul Univesity Faculty of Medicine
Internship
- University of Illinois Hospital
Residency
- University of Illinois Hospital and Health Science; Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School
Fellowship
- University of Illinois Hospital and Health Science
News & Research
View Published Papers- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.