Dr. Jean Bourbeau

Dr. Jean Bourbeau, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Dr. Jean Bourbeau is a pulmonologist at McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Canada. He is known for COPD self-management.

Dr. Bourbeau is a respirologist at the McGill University Health Centre and professor at McGill University. He developed the “Living Well with COPD” self-management programme and leads CanCOLD, a large Canadian study of COPD in the community.

About Dr. Jean Bourbeau – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Jean Bourbeau, MD, MSc, FRCPC
• Credentials: MD, MSc, FRCPC
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: COPD; self-management education; pulmonary rehabilitation; COPD epidemiology
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine, McGill University; Director, Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit (RECRU), MUHC
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: French and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: McGill University Health Centre
• Address: McGill University Health Centre – Glen Site, 1001 Décarie Boulevard, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: muhc.ca
• Appointments: Referral is usually needed; RAMQ covers insured services for Quebec residents
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Jean Bourbeau:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema
• COPD flare-ups (exacerbations)
• COPD self-management education
• Pulmonary rehabilitation

Education and training:

• Degrees: MD and MSc; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Certification: Respirology (FRCPC); confirm on the Collège des médecins du Québec register
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: McGill University Health Centre; Research Institute of the MUHC; McGill University

Insurance

Insured hospital and physician services are covered by the provincial health plan for eligible residents, usually with a referral from a family doctor. Out-of-province and international patients should ask the hospital’s billing office before the visit. No private plan list is published for Dr. Jean Bourbeau.

Fees

No consultation fee applies to insured residents. Uninsured or international patients are billed by the hospital; request an estimate in advance.

Professional Information

• Developer of the “Living Well with COPD” programme
• Principal investigator of the CanCOLD study

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• McGill / MUHC profile
• Collège des médecins du Québec register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Jean Bourbeau known for?

Dr. Jean Bourbeau is known for COPD self-management.

Where does Dr. Jean Bourbeau practice?

He practices at McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Canada.

What conditions does Dr. Jean Bourbeau treat?

He focuses on COPD and self-management.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Jean Bourbeau?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with McGill University Health Centre before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with McGill University Health Centre.