Overview
Dr. Youssef Shammaa is a board-certified physician specializing in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. He completed a Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Detroit Medical Center - Wayne State University (2024-2025), following a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at Staten Island University Hospital (2021-2024), where he also served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. Dr. Shammaa earned his medical degree from the Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences and has extensive clinical experience, including rotations in high-acuity ICU settings. He is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Fluent in Arabic and English, with intermediate proficiency in French and beginner-level Spanish, Dr. Shammaa is also an active researcher. His work includes original research, case reports, and conference abstracts on topics such as COPD readmissions, pulmonary embolism, and invasive fungal diseases. He has presented at major conferences, including the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading, writing, bouldering, hiking, and spending quality time with family. Dr. Shammaa sees patients 18 years and older for conditions including lung and breathing disorders, including lung cancer and sleep disorders.
His top area of expertise is Lung Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2 Good Samaritan Way, Suite 420, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shammaa 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Youssef Shammaa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Youssef Shammaa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Youssef Shammaa by calling their office at 618-899-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
What conditions does Dr. Youssef Shammaa specialize in?
While Dr. Youssef Shammaa is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Youssef Shammaa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Youssef Shammaa has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Youssef Shammaa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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