Pulmonology

Amir Sharafkhaneh, M.D., PH.D.

Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He specializes in pulmonology, critical care medicine, pleural disease, and sleep disorders, treating conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, emphysema, and various sleep disorders. As medical director of the Sleep Disorders and Research Center at the Michael E. DeBakey VA

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)
Critical Care Medicine (ABIM)
Sleep Medicine (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine (MD, 1990)
Residency: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/Long Island College Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1995-1997)
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1997-2000)
PhD: Baylor College of Medicine (Public Health, 2008)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

COPD & Emphysema

Conditions & Treatments

Asthma & COPDCOPD

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor College of Medicine
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Sharafkhaneh treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Sharafkhaneh accept Aetna insurance?

Amir Sharafkhaneh's public profile lists Aetna, Ambetter, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Sharafkhaneh practice?

Amir Sharafkhaneh practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Baylor College of Medicine and Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

What does Dr. Sharafkhaneh specialize in?

Amir Sharafkhaneh is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in COPD & Emphysema.

How long has Dr. Sharafkhaneh been practicing?

Amir Sharafkhaneh has 36+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.

What is Dr. Sharafkhaneh's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine (MD, 1990); Residency: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University/Long Island College Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1995-1997); Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1997-2000).