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Amit Gaggar, MD, Pulmonology, Birmingham, AL

AmitGaggarMDPhD

Pulmonology Birmingham, AL

Asthma & COPD, Critical Care Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis, Pleural Disease

Professor, Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine Director, Program in Airway Biology

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  • Office

    619 19th St S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Phone+1 205-934-6600
    Fax+1 205-933-4497

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Vitamin D for the Immune System in Cystic Fibrosis (DISC): A Double-Blind, Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial  
    Amit Gaggar, MD, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Press Mentions

  • COPD and BPD: Inhalation of Live Lactobacilli Lessens Lung Inflammation and Improves Lung Function
    COPD and BPD: Inhalation of Live Lactobacilli Lessens Lung Inflammation and Improves Lung FunctionAugust 21st, 2024
  • COVID-19: Bacterial Co-Infection Is a Major Risk Factor for Death, ICU Admission and Mechanical Ventilation
    COVID-19: Bacterial Co-Infection Is a Major Risk Factor for Death, ICU Admission and Mechanical VentilationFebruary 28th, 2023
  • COVID Cases Among Children Drop Despite Lagging Vaccination Rates
    COVID Cases Among Children Drop Despite Lagging Vaccination RatesFebruary 15th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • A Novel Proteolytic System Of Pulmonary InflammationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2010–2011