Nighat Mehdi
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1200 North Children's Avenue Suite 14 Oklahoma City Oklahoma, 73104About
Nighat Mehdi, MD, maintains the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Practicing since 1985, Dr. Mehdi has particular expertise and clinical interest in pediatric pulmonology, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. When Dr. Mehdi is not serving her young patients at the Center or educating future physicians, she is the Medical Director of Pediatric Respiratory Therapy at the Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center. Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric pulmonology and pediatrics, Dr. Mehdi is highly active in the field being an esteemed member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as, the American College of Chest Physicians.
Education and Training
University of the Punjab
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatrics
Pediatric Pulmonology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- University of Iowa
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Chest Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
Support from her Husband and Family
Hobbies / Sports
- Sewing, Cooking, Knitting
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