Kayla Jean Kolbe, MD

Specialty: Pulmonary Diseases, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
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Kayla Jean Kolbe, MD
Pulmonary Diseases
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  • About

    I am originally from the upper peninsula of Michigan but have done all of my medical training here at U of M. In addition to patient care, I specialize in patient safety and quality improvement. In my free time, you can find me with my husband who is a hospitalist here at U of M and our three children.

    Areas of Practice

    Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

    Locations

    • Pulmonary Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 3 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5361
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    • Medical Procedures Unit | University Hospital 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 2
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5051
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    University of Michigan Medical School, 2016

    Residency

    University of Michigan Health System, Internal Medicine, 2019

    Fellowships

    University of Michigan Health System, Internal Medicine Pulmonary, 2023

    Board Certifications

    Pulmonary Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Critical Care Medicine

    Professional Organizations

    American Thoracic Society

    Research Overview

    Quality improvement and patient safety focusing on patient lactation practices in the ICU.

    Patient Ratings & Comments

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    Patient Ratings

    103 Patient Ratings

    Patient Comments

    February 19, 2026 - "Dr. Kolbe helped me when no one else could. She took the time to listen. And came up with a plan to get my [...] under control. She very caring and I can't thank her enough for what she has done for me."

    January 30, 2026 - "Dr. Kolbe is very good!"

    January 23, 2026 - "Dr Kayla Jean Kolbe is awesome"

    January 18, 2026 - "Dr. Kolbe always seems to put me at these, answers my questions and it gives me alternatives. Which I appreciate. We always come up with a plan."

    December 11, 2025 - "Dr. Kolbe has literally been a life saver. She's honest, holds you accountable for your health and your decisions! She listens and gets to the root of the problem and does everything she can to fix it."

    November 26, 2025 - "Dr. Kolbe is always very thorough and shows concern for my health"

    October 31, 2025 - "Dr. Kolbe listened to my concerns and was patient with my explanations. She explained her thought in details for the treatment plan"

    October 31, 2025 - "Dr Kolbe is very patient and explains everything"

    September 25, 2025 - "Dr Kolbe is excellent. Has concern for your well-being, is thorough, kind and considerate. Very knowledgeable and follows through. I am glad I am in her care."

    August 23, 2025 - "Dr Kolbe is intelligent, down to earth, and kind. She did an excellent job dealing with my special needs due to my [...] disabilities. She asked me a lot of questions, which showed she really wanted to figure out what's going on with me, and she was really nice to me and my sister. She is a cool doctor and person! I'm very glad she is my pulmonologist, and we had such a good visit, I think my sister will make an appointment with her too. Thanks for being so cool, Dr Kolbe!:)"

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