Dr. Salim Surani, MD
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Pulmonology
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Salim Surani, MD
Dr. Surani specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illness, including asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, and pulmonary infections.
About Dr. Salim Surani, MD
Salim Surani, MD is a board-certified pulmonologist providing care to patients at Pulmonary Associates of Corpus Christi.
Dr. Salim Surani serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary, and the Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department at Texas A&M University. He also currently serves as the Program Director for the Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship Program in Corpus Christi.
Dr. Surani also has served as secretary and board of trustee for THE CHEST Foundation.
Dr. Salim Surani serves on the editorial board for several journals, has authored more than 150 articles in medical journals and has written several medical textbooks. He has also served as the reviewer for more than 20 peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Salim Surani serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary, and the Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department at Texas A&M University. He also currently serves as the Program Director for the Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship Program in Corpus Christi.
Dr. Surani also has served as secretary and board of trustee for THE CHEST Foundation.
Dr. Salim Surani serves on the editorial board for several journals, has authored more than 150 articles in medical journals and has written several medical textbooks. He has also served as the reviewer for more than 20 peer-reviewed journals.
Conditions Treated
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Procedures & Services
Bronchoscopy
Chest X-Ray
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
CT Scan of the Chest
Lung Function Tests
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Sleep Studies
Patient Education Resources
Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
I have asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
What are treatments for my child’s asthma?
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
What is the treatment for severe asthma?
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...
Education & Training
Dr. Surani completed his fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He also has his Masters in Public Health & Epidemiology from Yale University and a Masters in Health Management from the University of Texas, Dallas.