Erica MacKenzie
William Smith
Published Apr 08, 2026
Professional Background
Dr. MacKenzie is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Dr. MacKenzie received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then completed medical school, Internal Medicine residency, and a Chief Residency year at the University of Chicago. Dr. MacKenzie pursued additional training in both Pulmonary Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the University of Chicago as well.
Dr. MacKenzie is interested in complex pulmonary infections, including fungal pneumonias and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. She has a particular interest in immunocompromised patients including those with autoimmune conditions, malignant hematological conditions and recipients of stem cell and solid organ transplants. She is also interested in antimicrobial stewardship in the ICU and medical education.
- BS, Biology and International Studies, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, NC
- MD, Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Clinical Fellowship, Pulmonary Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Clinical Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- American Society of Transplantation, Member, 2021 - Present
- Infectious Diseases Society of America, Member, 2020 - Present
- American Thoracic Society, Member, 2018 - Present
- CHEST, Member, 2018 - Present
