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Joel Nations, MD, Pulmonology, Bethesda, MD

JoelAnthonyNationsMDMBA, FACP FCCP

Pulmonology Bethesda, MD

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease

Director, Program Management Office Defense Health Agency - National Capital Region Medical Associate Professor of Medicine - Uniformed Services University

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  • Office

    Nnmc Pulmonary Department
    8901 Wisconsin Ave
    Bethesda, MD 20889
    Phone+1 301-295-4191

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2005 - 2008
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • National Board of EchocardiographyCritical Care Echocardiography - Testamur

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening for Veterans
    The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening for VeteransNovember 11th, 2024
  • Lung Health Month & Veteran’s Day: A Call to Action for Veteran Lung Health Awareness
    Lung Health Month & Veteran’s Day: A Call to Action for Veteran Lung Health AwarenessNovember 8th, 2024
  • USNS Comfort Completes COVID-19 Relief Mission to New York and New Jersey
    USNS Comfort Completes COVID-19 Relief Mission to New York and New JerseyApril 28th, 2020