Rajat Walia
Experienced in Empyema

Dr. Rajat Walia

Intensive Care Medicine | Transplant Surgery
Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute - Phoenix
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Empyema
Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute - Phoenix
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, 
Phoenix, AZ 
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Overview

The Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at the Heart & Lung Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Center works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care. Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options.We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines.

Dr. Walia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Empyema.

Graduate Institution
Maulana Azad Medical College
Residency
State University of NY at Buffalo
Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Transplant Surgery
Licenses
Critical Care Medicine in AZ
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
Fellowships
University of Flordia, College of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute - Phoenix
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Call: 602-406-4000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Clinical Trials

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Prospective Outcomes (IPF-PRO) and Interstitial Lung Disease Prospective Outcomes (IPF-PRO/ILD-PRO) Registry
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Prospective Outcomes (IPF-PRO) and Interstitial Lung Disease Prospective Outcomes (IPF-PRO/ILD-PRO) Registry
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 14, 2025
Extracorporeal Photopheresis for the Management of Progressive Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome in Medicare-Eligible Recipients of Lung Allografts
Extracorporeal Photopheresis for the Management of Progressive Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome in Medicare-Eligible Recipients of Lung Allografts
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Combination product, Other
Study Drug: Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP)
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Two Dose Regimens (60 mg/kg and 120 mg/kg) of Weekly Intravenous Alpha1 Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) in Subjects With Pulmonary Emphysema Due to Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Two Dose Regimens (60 mg/kg and 120 mg/kg) of Weekly Intravenous Alpha1 Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) in Subjects With Pulmonary Emphysema Due to Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Drug: Prolastin C
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Pamrevlumab in Subjects With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Pamrevlumab in Subjects With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Pamrevlumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 07, 2023
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Inhaled Treprostinil in Subjects With Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Parenchymal Lung Disease
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Inhaled Treprostinil in Subjects With Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Parenchymal Lung Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 27, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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86 Total Publications

Exploring ESIPT Dynamics, Aggregation, and Sensing Applications in Novel Naphthalene-Based Aroylhydrazone Luminophores Functionalized with Electron Donating and Withdrawing Groups.
Exploring ESIPT Dynamics, Aggregation, and Sensing Applications in Novel Naphthalene-Based Aroylhydrazone Luminophores Functionalized with Electron Donating and Withdrawing Groups.
Journal: The journal of physical chemistry. B
Published: December 04, 2025
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  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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  • Lung Transplant
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  • Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
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  • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
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  • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
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  • Bullae
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  • Cholesterol Pneumonia
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  • Coccidioidomycosis
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  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
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  • Asthma
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  • Asthma in Children
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