Dr. Samya Z. Nasr, MB, BCH, CPI, ATSF
Pediatrician
1500 E Medical Center Dr 1H247 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Ann Arbor MI, 48109Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Samya Nasr is a pediatrician practicing in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Nasr is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Nasr diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Nasr can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Ain Shams University School of Medicine M.B., B. Ch. 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Treatment of anorexia and weight loss with megestrol acetate in patients with cystic fibrosis.
- Innate lung defenses and compromised Pseudomonas aeruginosa clearance in the
- Cystic fibrosis in adolescents and young adults.
- Religious/spiritual coping in childhood cystic fibrosis: a qualitative study.
- Hypersensitivity to inhaled TOBI following reaction to gentamicin.
- Transition program from pediatric to adult care for cystic fibrosis patients.
- Treatment with tobramycin solution for inhalation reduces hospitalizations in young CF subjects with mild lung disease.
- Use of laryngeal mask airway in flexible bronchoscopy in infants and children.
- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalating study of aerosolized interferon gamma-1b in patients with mild to moderate cystic fibrosis lung disease.
- Adherence to treatment in children and adolescent patients with cystic fibrosis.
- Cystic fibrosis detection in high-risk Egyptian children and CFTR mutation analysis.
- Inpatient health care use among adult survivors of chronic childhood illnesses in the United States.
- An 8-week behavioral intervention can improve weight gain in children with cystic fibrosis.
- Long-term use of nebulized human recombinant DNase1 in two siblings with primary ciliary dyskinesia.
- Appetite stimulants use in cystic fibrosis.
Clinical Trials
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor of Pediatrics Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School 2007 - Present
Awards
- Quality Care Award 2019 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Top 10% of Pediatrics Faculty Teachers 2018 Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan
- Marquis Who's Who in The World 2022
- Lifetime Dedication Award 2016 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Make A Wish Michigan 2015 Shining Star Award 2016
Treatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Children's Hospital of Michigan
- Fellow in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, University of Michigan
- Certified Physician Investigator, Academy of Clinical Research Professional
Internships
- Childrens' Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI
Fellowships
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
Professional Society Memberships
- American Thoracic SocietyAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Hawaii
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel and watching sports
Areas of research
The main focus of the research is Cystic Fibrosis research and quality improvement work.
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