Ashwin Karanam

Ashwin Karanam, MD, MPH serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Critical Care through the Temple Lung Center in Philadelphia.

Education & Training:

• MD, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
• MPH in Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
• Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• Residency in Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Research Focus: Dr. Karanam's scholarly work centers on interstitial lung disease pathogenesis and treatment innovations, lung cancer diagnostics and interventions, and mechanical circulatory support applications in critical respiratory failure. His clinical research bridges pulmonary physiology with advanced therapeutics in complex thoracic conditions.

Professional Recognition:

• Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease)
• 4.8/5 Patient Satisfaction Rating (33 verified reviews highlighting clinical communication and compassionate care)

Professional Affiliations: Active member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, and American College of Physicians, contributing to clinical guideline development in pulmonary medicine.