Dr. Sever Surdulescu, MD

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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Sever Surdulescu, who serves patients in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Being a highly-experienced, board-certified pulmonologist, Dr. Surdulescu treats a wide range of conditions for patients of all ages, including asthma and bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, and lung cancer. Expert procedures carried out by him include bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and continuous positive airway pressure.

A firm believer in offering individualized and preventative care in a cost-effective and timely manner, he provides his services at Lake Norman Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in Mooresville, North Carolina. 

“Whether you experience seasonal allergies or chronic respiratory problems, have a lung-related illness or suffer from a disruptive sleep condition, our medical staff uses the most advanced technology and expertise to provide quality, personalized care for your condition” as stated on their website. 

In addition to his affiliation with the Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Huntersville Medical Center, Dr. Surdulescu serves as a physician at the Piedmont Sleep Center, treating conditions ranging from sleep apnea to insomnia and restless leg syndrome. 

Originally from Romania, he earned his medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1992. Upon graduation, he relocated to the United States to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio and later specialized in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. 

Following his education, he became board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, 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. 

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.

In his personal life, Dr. Surdulescu lives in Lake Norman with his wife and daughter. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, and traveling.

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