Dr. Louay K. Nassri MD, Pediatrician
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Dr. Louay K. Nassri MD

Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology

4/5(27)
1501 S Waldron Rd Suite 100 Fort Smith AR, 72903
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About

Chair of Pediatrics at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Education and Training

Damascus University

Charity Hospital of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA Pediatric Residency 1970

Huron Road Hospital, Cleveland, OH | 1967 | Rotating Internship Rotating Internship 1968

Tulane University Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship 1972

Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1967

Tulane University School of Medicine 1972

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1967

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics- General Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 57 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatric Pulmonology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chair of Pediatrics ARCOM 2016 - 2018
  • Member of the Advancement Council Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2017 - 2018
  • Member of the Institutional Review Board ARCOM 2016 - 2018

Awards

  • Graduated from Medical School with Excellence, Top in Class   
  • Phillips Award for Best Intern, 1968   
  • Top Pediatrician for the last 10 Years   
  • Governor for Arkansas for the American College of Chest Physicians, 2004-2010   
  • Elected as Physician World Leader by IAHCP in 2015   
  • Entered in Global Who is Who as Top Pediatric Pulmonologist in Arkansas   

Treatments

  • Sinusitis
  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Pneumonia
  • Cystic Fibrosis (cf)

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Chest Physicians  
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Interfaith
  • Masjid Al Salam in Fort Smith, AR
  • Mercy For Mankind

Fellowships

  • Tulane University Hospital and Clinic

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Chest Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics

Articles and Publications

  • Chest, 2007 Vol.132, No. 4-meeting abst

What do you attribute your success to?

  • God who honored me by excellent parents and good genes.

    My Father, who was a Strong Advocate for Education and had a Brilliant Mind.

    My Mentor at Tulane University, Dr. William W.Waring, who inspired me to pursue my studies in Pediatric Pulmonology.

Areas of research

  • Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Immunizations

Teaching and speaking

  • Teaching medical students and residents from University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Harding University in Arkansas, Oklahoma University and Lincoln Memorial Osteopathis University of Tennessee.

    Paricipated in multiple Advisary Board meetings and gave numerous lectures sponsored by many pharmaceutical companies.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Swimming, Travel

Favorite professional publications

  • Pediatric Pulmonology, Journal of Pediatrics

Areas of research

Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Immunizations

Dr. Louay K. Nassri MD's Practice location

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

7000 Chad Colley Blvd -
Fort Smith, AR 72916
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9207 HIGHWAY 71 S -
FORT SMITH, AR 72916
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Practice At 1501 S Waldron Rd Suite 100

1501 S Waldron Rd Suite 100 -
Fort Smith, AR 72903
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