Janelle Vu Pugashetti, MD, MS
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Dr. Pugashetti is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care. After receiving her undergraduate degree from UCLA, she went on to receive her medical degree, Internal Medicine training, and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at UC Davis. Dr. Pugashetti has also completed a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology. She joined Michigan Medicine in 2022, where she now provides expert care for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) at the Taubman Pulmonary Clinic. She also staffs the Connective Tissue Disease-Associated ILD Clinic (CTD-ILD) where she works closely alongside Rheumatology colleagues. She leads the Interstitial Lung Disease program at the Ann Arbor VA.
Areas of Practice
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
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Locations
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Pulmonary Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5361Get Directions -
Rheumatology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 3 Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5358Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Pugashetti is interested in the intersection between autoimmune disease and lung disease. She is an emerging expert in CTD-ILD and is NIH-funded to study predictive biomarkers to guide therapeutic selection, thereby improving outcomes for patients with CTD-ILD.
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Patient Comments
September 12, 2025 - "Liked Dr. Pugashetti very much. She was easy to talk with, explaining issues very clearly, answered all questions thoroughly."
August 26, 2025 - "I really like Doctor Pugashetti, I wish I lived closer to her practice. She explains your condition and options so well."
August 8, 2025 - "Dr Pugashetti explained my [...] to me and my wife better than any doctor we have seen since this journey began, and she was able to answer all our questions and concerns."
June 17, 2025 - "Highest praise for Dr Pugashetti and [...]! They cut through the red tape and find answers, with efficient courteous and compassionate communication/treatment every step of the way. [...] All questions answered. Results oriented. Highly recommend!"
March 25, 2025 - "Dr. Pugashetti was well informed, very intelligent, and easy to talk to. She was efficient and insightful. I have a great confidence going forward that I am in good care in her hands."
