Talal Nakkar

Talal Nakkar is an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, affiliated with the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology. He is actively involved in clinical education and scholarship, teaching nephrology courses such as RNEP 5000.

Education:

• MD in Medicine, University of Damascus, 2002
• Residency in Internal Medicine, Damascus University School of Medicine, 2008

His research focuses on clinical nephrology and rare systemic diseases, particularly idiopathic glomerular disorders and complex pulmonary-renal syndromes. His work often takes the form of detailed case reports that highlight atypical presentations of disease, contributing to diagnostic understanding in internal and critical care medicine.

The recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on rare clinical entities such as idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis and pulmonary tumor embolic microangiopathy, primarily in the context of systemic disease. These works span nephrology, hepatology, oncology, and intensive care, demonstrating an interdisciplinary clinical approach.

Professional Certifications and Licenses:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2021)
• Basic Life Support (2000)
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (2018)
• European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (2011)
• Georgia Composite Medical Board License (2021)
• National Provider Identifier

Dr. Nakkar is engaged in public service from 2023 to the present. He has no listed advisees or research grants. There is no mention of laboratory or research team affiliations.