Steven Eldon Gay, MD
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About
Dr. Gay is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Medical Director of Critical Care Support Services, and the Assistant Dean for Medical School Admissions at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His clinical and research interests include medical education, outcomes, and treatments for end-stage lung disease, lung transplantation, interventional bronchoscopy, and the evaluation of unexplained dyspnea.
Dr. Gay is board certified in pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Yale University and received his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He served his internship and residency in internal medicine at Michael Reese Medical Center in Chicago. After completing a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Dr. Gay earned a master's degree in clinical study design and biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor. Dr. Gay is a member of the American Thoracic Society, the American Association of Medical Colleges, and has served as a consultant to the FDA Advisory Committee on Pulmonary and Allergy Medications.
Locations
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Pulmonary Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5361Get Directions -
Pulmonary Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
Entrance 1, Level 2
Brighton, MI 48116-9416Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
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Research Overview
High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) in evaluation of lung disease, exercise physiology, pathophysiology and outcomes research in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Patient Comments
February 4, 2026 - "The care I have received from Dr Gay has been excellent in the [...] years I have been seen by him."
December 10, 2025 - "Dr. Gay is outstanding!"
December 2, 2025 - "Dr. Gay was outstanding and very thorough."
November 21, 2025 - "Dr. Gay is simply the best. He has professionally and compassionately worked with me through the years as I manage a [...] condition. [...]"
November 16, 2025 - "Dr. Gay is so down to earth. He stresses the importance of me attending all appointments snd he seems to really care about my wellbeing. I would recommend Dr. Gay to anyone needing respiratory doctor."
October 16, 2025 - "Dr. Gay is an excellent doctor."
October 8, 2025 - "[...] Dr. Steven Gay is by far one of the best doctors I have had the opportunity of working with at this point of my medical mystery. He was charismatic, knowledgeable and relatable. He sat down, got to know me and my wife and truly made me feel like I was important. That goes a long way in the healthcare world today [...]"
September 30, 2025 - "Love Dr. Gay ! He is an outstanding physician."
September 3, 2025 - "Dr Gay very Impressive, professional and thorough in discussing my situation and follow up recommendations"
August 22, 2025 - "Dr. Gay explained everything in a way that made sense, answered all my questions, and checked in to make sure I understood next steps. On top of being super knowledgeable, he was kind and approachable, which made the whole visit feel easy."
