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Wissam Chatila, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. He practices at the Temple Lung Center in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
- Specialties: Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
- Primary Affiliation: Temple Lung Center, 3401 N. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
- Professional Titles: Professor, Clinician, Researcher
Education & Training:
- MD, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Fellowship, Pulmonary Medicine, Bridgeport Hospital, CT
- Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, PA
- Fellowship, Sleep Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Research and Clinical Interests: Dr. Chatila focuses on complex respiratory conditions with an emphasis on holistic patient care. His clinical interests include airway disorders, asthma, COPD, sleep medicine, and Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. He emphasizes comprehensive evaluation of multi-system interactions in aging patients with concurrent diseases, aiming to improve health-related quality of life beyond pharmacological interventions.
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Chest Physicians
Board Certifications:
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Sleep Medicine
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Bridgeport Hospital Research Award
- Physician of the Year, National Republican Congressional Committee’s Physicians Advisory Board
- Faculty Development Research Award
Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grant funding details are listed, Dr. Chatila holds a faculty development research award, suggesting involvement in academic mentorship and research initiatives. His role as a professor indicates leadership in medical education and clinical training within the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery.
Labs and Clinical Teams: Dr. Chatila is a key clinician at the Temple Lung Center, where he contributes to multidisciplinary care in pulmonary and sleep medicine. His work integrates clinical excellence with academic medicine, serving both patient care and educational missions at Temple Health.
