Dr. Winston Richard Nara, MD, FCCP

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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Winston Richard Nara, who serves patients in Greenwood, Indiana.

Well-versed in the field of pulmonology, Dr. Nara is affiliated with the Center for Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, serving patients in Greenwood, Indiana.

The Center for Respiratory & Sleep Medicine (CRSM) has the facilities and expertise to quickly diagnose respiratory and sleep conditions so patients breathe and rest easier. Their Pulmonary Function Lab and partner, Indiana Sleep Center, can perform a variety of lung function tests and sleep studies to expedite and facilitate diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases.

A native of Sudan, Dr. Nara earned his medical degree from Khartoum University, and completed his internship at the Omdurman Hospital. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Queens Hospital, and his fellowship in pulmonary disease at the University at Buffalo.

Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and sleep medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In his professional experience, he has admitting privileges at the Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Carmel, and Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

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