
Overview
Dr. Majid Shafiq is an interventional pulmonologist who performs minimally invasive diagnostic procedures such as flexible bronchoscopy with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), robotic bronchoscopy, electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy and transthoracic biopsy of lung nodules, medical thoracoscopy (also known as pleuroscopy), and pleural biopsy. He also performs minimally invasive therapeutic procedures such as indwelling pleural catheter placement for recurrent pleural effusion, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using endobronchial valves for severe COPD (emphysema), bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma, whole lung lavage for pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, rigid bronchoscopy and tumor debulking for benign and cancerous airway tumors, and airway stenting for tracheomalacia, tracheobronchomalacia (TBM), airway stenosis, and airway compression.Dr. Shafiq created a Wikipedia page on interventional pulmonology in 2017 in order to facilitate public education about this relatively novel branch of medicine. He has developed a number of clinical and educational innovations and authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
Dr. Shafiq is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Shafiq is board certified in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Pulmonary Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles.
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15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
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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Massachusetts General Hospital
Erik Folch is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Folch is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Majid Shafiq
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Majid Shafiq?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Majid Shafiq by calling their office at 617-732-6770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Majid Shafiq a top-rated expert for Pleural Effusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Majid Shafiq is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleural Effusion, 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. Majid Shafiq specialize in?
While Dr. Majid Shafiq is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Majid Shafiq participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Majid Shafiq has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleural Effusion. You can view a list of Dr. Majid Shafiq's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Majid Shafiq accept my insurance?
Dr. Majid Shafiq accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6770 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
- Distinguished
- Pleural EffusionDr. Shafiq isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Advanced
- EmphysemaDr. Shafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Shafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Lung NodulesDr. Shafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- TracheobronchomalaciaDr. Shafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Tracheobronchomalacia.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- BronchiectasisDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
