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Shaheen Islam, MD, Pulmonology, Augusta, GA

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Pulmonology Augusta, GA

Critical Care Medicine, Interventional Pulmonology, Pleural Disease, Thoracic Oncology

Division Chief Professor of Medicine & Surgery Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University

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  • Office

    Academic Office 1120, 15th Street, BBR-5513
    Augusta, GA 30912
    Phone+1 706-721-2566
    Fax+1 706-721-3069

Summary

  • Dr. Shaheen Islam is a pulmonologist based in Augusta, GA, with subspecialties in critical care medicine, interventional pulmonology, pleural disease, and thoracic oncology. He completed fellowships in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at Lahey Clinic, following his medical degree from Sir Salimullah Medical College and a Master of Public Health from Boston University. His professional roles include serving as Division Director at WellStar MCG Health and as an Associate Professor at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Islam has expertise in interventional pulmonology, lung cancer, and advanced bronchoscopy. His research includes publications on acute lung injury and the role of artificial intelligence in pulmonary medicine, among others. He has been involved in clinical trials related to pulmonology devices and procedures, and he received CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Epic Systems Corporation in 2012-2013.

Education & Training

  • Lahey Clinic
    Lahey ClinicFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • Lahey Clinic
    Lahey ClinicFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU
    McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSUResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
  • Boston University
    Boston UniversityMPH, 1991 - 1993
  • Sir Salimullah Medical College
    Sir Salimullah Medical CollegeClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • Critical Care Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • Interventional Pulmonology
    American Association for Bronchology and Interventional PulmonologyInterventional Pulmonology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Radon Levels in Your Home Could Be Putting You at Risk for Lung Cancer
    Radon Levels in Your Home Could Be Putting You at Risk for Lung CancerFebruary 8th, 2019
  • Dr. Islam Named MCG Chief of pulmonary/critical Care Medicine
    Dr. Islam Named MCG Chief of pulmonary/critical Care MedicineApril 16th, 2018
  • Relay for Life Luncheon to Focus on Lung Health
    Relay for Life Luncheon to Focus on Lung HealthFebruary 9th, 2017
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Other Languages

  • French