
Overview
Brian Furukawa is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Furukawa is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Bronchiectasis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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.
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Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. Ghamande has been in practice in pulmonary and critical care medicine since 2003. His practice involves pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine with roughly 40% of the time spent in the ICU. As a program director of the pulmonary & critical care fellowship, he organizes the education and runs the fellowship. He advocates for a patient-centered, evidence-based medicine curriculum that fosters scientific inquiry and also focuses on the fellows' well-being. He is involved in research, and quality improvement and has numerous publications and presentations at National meetings. Dr. Ghamande's areas of expertise include sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, narcolepsy, COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and acute respiratory failure. Dr. Ghamande is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Drowsiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Furukawa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Furukawa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Furukawa by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Furukawa a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Furukawa is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Nodules, 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. Brian Furukawa specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Furukawa is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and Bronchiectasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Brian Furukawa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Furukawa has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Furukawa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian Furukawa accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Furukawa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BronchiectasisDr. Furukawa isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Lung CancerDr. Furukawa isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Furukawa isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Furukawa isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Furukawa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Furukawa isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Furukawa isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Furukawa isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Furukawa isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.

