

Pulmonology
James Krings, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
James Krings, MD, MSCI, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He specializes in pulmonary diseases, with a primary focus on the treatment and management of adult asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dr. Krings manages conditions including lung disease, asthma, COPD, obstructive lung disease, moderate asthma, and respiratory failure, serving adult patients in both
12+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Washington University School of Medicine — Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI), 2018-2020
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium — Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2017-2020
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2014-2017
- Stanford University School of Medicine — M.D., 2014
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
2025
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
12+ years in practice