David Becnel

David Becnel, MD is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, where he has served on faculty since 2019. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Interventional Pulmonary, he operates within the Department of Medicine with clinical and research emphases in pulmonary diseases.

His educational trajectory includes:

• MD from LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
• Internal Medicine Residency at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Clinical Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at University of Florida, Gainesville
• Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship at University of Florida

Dr. Becnel's research concentrates on pulmonary oncology and procedural interventions, specifically lung nodules, lung cancer, pleural disease, and advanced interventional techniques. His work bridges clinical practice with translational research to enhance diagnostic precision and therapeutic outcomes for complex respiratory conditions, particularly through minimally invasive pulmonary procedures.