
Overview
Shambhu Aryal, MD, FCCP, serves as Medical Director for the Inova Lung Transplant Program and Inova Sarcoidosis Center. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonology and critical care, with expertise in lung transplantation, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension and bronchiectasis. Dr. Aryal joined Inova in 2017 with several years of clinical experience, immediately following an assistant professorship at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Aryal says that helping patients get a second chance at life is the most fulfilling aspect of transplant pulmonology. His expertise in advanced lung disease management and transplantation equips him to provide the best possible medical care to patients with severe lung diseases. Additionally, he has served as a clinical investigator for many clinical trials in his areas of expertise. Originally from Nepal, Dr. Aryal resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and two boys. He enjoys time with his family, watching his sons' soccer and basketball games, and traveling.
Dr. Aryal is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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3300 Gallows Rd, Heart And Lung Transplant, Falls Church, VA 22042
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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Inova Medical Group - Transplant Specialties
Oksana A. Shlobin, MD, FCCP, serves as Medical Director for the Pulmonary Hypertension Program and Director of Outreach and Education for the Inova Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Shlobin is board certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Shlobin has been actively involved in clinical research both during her fellowship and her tenure at Inova. She is co-author of multiple publications, including original research manuscripts, abstracts and book chapters. Her research interests include pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung diseases. Blog Posts What is Pulmonary Hypertension? Learn the Facts to Breathe Easy (November 2018) Pulmonary Hypertension is Serious. Learn to Spot the Signs (May 2017). Dr. Shlobin is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Inova Medical Group - Transplant Specialties
Schar Chair, Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Medical Director, Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Program, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia, Inova CampusSteven D. Nathan, MD, FCCP, is the medical director of Inova’s Advanced Lung Disease Program and Lung Transplant Program. He is also a professor of medicine at the University of Virginia.Dr. Nathan is board certified in pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine and internal medicine. The author of more than 500 publications, Dr. Nathan is internationally recognized for his expertise in advanced lung diseases. He is co-editor of two books on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that provide pulmonologists and other healthcare workers with an up-to-date review of the background and advances in the field: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Guide to Clinical Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He also has written original research manuscripts, abstracts, reviews and book chapters. Dr. Nathan is a reviewer for multiple journals and is on the editorial board for the journal, Thorax. He has served on multiple committees, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory boards as well as steering committees for clinical trials in IPF and pulmonary hypertension, where he has also served as chair. Dr. Nathan is a member of several professional medical associations, including the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. He has delivered talks and been chairperson of numerous sessions at many national and international conferences. Dr. Nathan is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Prostatectomy.
Inova Medical Group - Transplant Specialties
Vikramjit Khangoora is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Khangoora is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shambhu Aryal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shambhu Aryal?
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Is Dr. Shambhu Aryal a top-rated expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shambhu Aryal is classified as an Elite expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, 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. Shambhu Aryal specialize in?
While Dr. Shambhu Aryal is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Shambhu Aryal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shambhu Aryal has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Shambhu Aryal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shambhu Aryal accept my insurance?
Dr. Shambhu Aryal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-776-2986 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Aryal isElite. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
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- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Aryal isDistinguished. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Aryal isDistinguished. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Aryal isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung TransplantDr. Aryal isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- PneumoniaDr. Aryal isDistinguished. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Aryal isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
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- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Aryal isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Aryal isAdvanced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Aryal isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
- SarcoidosisDr. Aryal isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
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- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Birt-Hogg-Dube SyndromeDr. Aryal isExperienced. Learn about Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome.
- BronchiectasisDr. Aryal isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Aryal isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BronchitisDr. Aryal isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- BullaeDr. Aryal isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.



