Overview
Dr. Atul Matta earned his medical degree in India at MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore and a residency in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pa. In practice since 2012, Dr. Matta is board certified in three areas: pulmonary diseases, internal medicine and critical care medicine. He treats patients ages 18 and older. He also speaks Hindi, Urdu and Telugu. Dr. Matta is dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with chronic lung conditions. His primary clinical interests include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, asthma, interstitial lung disease, evaluation of lung nodules and lung masses, chronic cough, pleural diseases, pulmonary hypertension and advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy. He provides quality, individualized care with a focus on education. He encourages patients to actively participate in their health care and inspires them to improve their health. A resident of Houston, Dr. Matta is married and enjoys world travel, pickleball and photography in his leisure time.
His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Acidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Matta is currently accepting new patients.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Matta has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Pulmonary
Ivan Rosas, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ivan Rosas specializes in Pulmonary Disease and works at BCM - Faculty Group Practice. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rosas is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Rosas is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Specialists
Sandeep Sahay is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sahay is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Sahay is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Transplant Pulmonology
Howard Huang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Huang is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Atul Matta
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Atul Matta?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Atul Matta by calling their office at 281-446-7173. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Atul Matta a top-rated expert for Respiratory Acidosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Atul Matta is classified as an Experienced expert for Respiratory Acidosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Atul Matta specialize in?
While Dr. Atul Matta is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Respiratory Acidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Atul Matta participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Atul Matta has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Respiratory Acidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Atul Matta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Atul Matta accept my insurance?
Dr. Atul Matta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-446-7173 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Collapsed LungDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- COVID-19Dr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EmphysemaDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypovolemic ShockDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Hypovolemic Shock.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. Matta isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.