Nizar Jarjour
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

Overview

Nizar Jarjour, MD, is UW Health pulmonary and critical care medicine doctor and a professor and chief of the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine within the Department of Medicine at UW School of Medicine and Public Health. He also serves as Chief Academic Integration Officer for UW Health and president of the UW Medical Foundation.Dr. Jarjour diagnoses and treats a wide range of respiratory conditions and lung diseases such as chronic cough, shortness of breath, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has a special clinical interest in severe asthma that doesn’t respond to the usual therapies.Dr. Jarjour’s care philosophy centers around connecting with his patients. He listens closely to learn about their concerns and desired outcomes. After educating patients about their condition and treatment options, Dr. Jarjour partners with them to design a care plan that best meets their needs.Excited by recent advancements in the field, Dr. Jarjour conducts research focused on severe asthma, identifying specific abnormalities that cause symptoms and finding more targeted treatment options. His latest project is being funded by the National Institutes of Health.Outside of work, Dr. Jarjour enjoys running, traveling, dining out and making pottery.I want my patients to feel understood and to know they can depend on me.

Dr. Jarjour is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Eosinophilic Asthma, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Endoscopy.

Dr. Jarjour is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 193 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Damascus University, Damascus, Syria

Residency

Cook County Hospital

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WI

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Medicine

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Wellcare
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Locations

University Hospital Pulmonary Medicine Clinic
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Jarjour 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.

Chronic Cough
Bronchiectasis
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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.


3 Clinical Trials

PrecISE (Precision Interventions for Severe and/or Exacerbation-Prone Asthma) Network Study
Severe Asthma Research Program
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nizar Jarjour

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nizar Jarjour?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nizar Jarjour by calling their office at 608-263-7203. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nizar Jarjour a top-rated expert for Asthma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nizar Jarjour is classified as an Elite expert for Asthma, 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. Nizar Jarjour specialize in?

While Dr. Nizar Jarjour is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Asthma, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Nizar Jarjour participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nizar Jarjour has published 193 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma. You can view a list of Dr. Nizar Jarjour's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nizar Jarjour accept my insurance?

Dr. Nizar Jarjour accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-7203 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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