Dr. Louay K. Nassri MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1501 S Waldron Rd Suite 100 Fort Smith AR, 72903About
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
Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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