Theo Trandafirescu
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
21616 Union Turnpike Oakland Gardens New York, 11364Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Theo Trandafirescu practices Pulmonology in Oakland Gardens, New York. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Trandafirescu manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Ovidius University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Critical Care
Pulmonary Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Provider Details
Theo Trandafirescu Other's Expert Contributions
Resting energy testing
Cardio pulmonary exercise test (CPET) CPET typically involves the measurement of respiratory gas exchange (oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide output, minute ventilation and other variables) while monitoring the ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry and perceived exertion (borg scale) during a maximal symptom – limited incremental exercise testing on cycle ergometer or on a treadmill. Measurement of arterial blood gases provides more detailed information on pulmonary gas exchange. Resting and exercise tidal flow - volume loop (part of spirometry lung testing) should also be monitored to accurately assess/understand the degree of ventilator constraint. CPET provides a global assessment of the integrative responses. These integrative responses are not adequately reflected by measurement of organ system function at rest. Resting values cannot reliably predict exercise performance and functional capacity. CPET is safe and comorbidities can be identified, while enhanced understanding and insight into various physiologic responses. CPET promotes an integrative approach to assessing metabolic, ventilatory and cardiac function and body reserve. CPET provides measurement of oxygen peak uptake which remains the gold standard of assessing aerobic exercise capacity. Theo Trandafirescu MD, FCCP,FACP READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine -
Fellowships
- St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center; Montefiore Medical Center
What do you attribute your success to?
- Motivation, Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing, Tennis, Basketball
Favorite professional publications
- CCP Journals
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