Overview
Puneet S. Garcha, MD, FCCP, specializes in the clinical evaluation & management of patients with end-stage lung diseases & lung transplantation. Dr. Garcha is the Medical Director of Lung Transplantation at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He earned his medical degree at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India, completed internal medicine training at Drexel University College of Medicine and pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic. He was the Assistant Director of Lung Transplantation and Advanced Lung Diseases at Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas where he was instrumental in establishing programmatic multidisciplinary care of end-stage interstitial lung disease patients. He anticipates completing a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in May 2021. His research is focused on identification of therapeutic pathways for chronic lung allograft dysfunction and systematic optimization of post-transplant survival. Dr. Garcha is committed to transplant program development, innovative healthcare delivery, equitable organ distribution and the education of physicians-in-training in transplant medicine.
Dr. Garcha is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, and Lung Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
7200 Cambridge St, 8th Floor, Ste 8A-1, Houston, TX 77030
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 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 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
Pulmonary Critical Care And Sleep Medicine Consultants, Llp
Clinton Doerr is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Doerr is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Doerr is currently accepting new patients.
Pulmonary Critical Care And Sleep Medicine Consultants, Llp
Timothy Connolly is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Connolly is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Puneet S. Garcha
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Puneet S. Garcha?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Puneet S. Garcha by calling their office at 713-798-2500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Puneet S. Garcha a top-rated expert for Lung Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Puneet S. Garcha is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Transplant, 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. Puneet S. Garcha specialize in?
While Dr. Puneet S. Garcha is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Transplant, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Puneet S. Garcha participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Puneet S. Garcha has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Puneet S. Garcha's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Puneet S. Garcha accept my insurance?
Dr. Puneet S. Garcha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-2500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Garcha isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Garcha isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung TransplantDr. Garcha isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Transplant.
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- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Garcha isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Garcha isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Garcha isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Garcha isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. Garcha isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Garcha isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
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- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Garcha isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- BronchiectasisDr. Garcha isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Garcha isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BronchitisDr. Garcha isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Garcha isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.