Loutfi Aboussouan, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6503
- Desk:
- 216.444.0420
- Fax:
- 216.445.8160
Additional Locations
Sleep Disorders Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.445.1352
- Fax:
- 216.636.0090
Treatment & Services
- Long-Term Ventilator Care
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Oxygen Therapy
- Polysomnogram
- Positive Airway Pressure Titration (cpap; Bilevel Pap Titration)
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Sleep Medicine
- Sleep Studies
- Treating Asthma With Bronchodilators
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sleep Apnea
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View All PlansAbout Loutfi Aboussouan, MD
Loutfi S. Aboussouan, MD, FCCP, was born in Beirut, Lebanon. He has been a Staff Physician in the Respiratory Institute of the Cleveland Clinic since 2003, and additionally in the Neurological Institute since 2007.
He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. His interests include general pulmonary medicine, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, neuromuscular diseases, sleep medicine, long-term ventilator care and teaching. He has been the Director of Pulmonary Curriculum for the second-year class of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine since 2006.
Dr. Aboussouan received College Teaching Awards at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich., in 1999 and 2003, and received the CCLCM preclinical Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2014.
He has several publications in the fields of pulmonary, neuromuscular, and sleep medicine, and is a reviewer for several scientific journals.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2003
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1993
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Pulmonary Disease
Cleveland,
OH USA
1992
Residency - Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland
Internal Medicine
Baltimore,
MD USA
1990
Residency - Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland
Internal Medicine
Baltimore,
MD USA
1987
Internship - American University of Beirut
Internal Medicine
Beirut,
Lebanon
1986
Medical Education - American University of Beirut
Beirut,
Lebanon
1985
Undergraduate - American University of Beirut
Beirut,
Lebanon
1981
Professional Highlights
- Director of Pulmonary Curriculum for the second-year class of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine since 2006.
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
- Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine
Specialty Interests
Asthma, bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cough, emphysema, pulmonary disease, neuromuscular disease, sleep medicine
Awards & Honors
- College Teaching Awards, Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich.,1999, 2003
CCLCM preclinical Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2014
Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians
- Fellow, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Physicians
Research & Publications
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130 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
19 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 23, 2021
Dr. A is an amazing Doctor
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2021
Dr. Aboussouan is very thorough, knowledgable, and concerned for the best positive outcomes. He listens to me and my concerns and shares his perspective and advice. I admire and respect Dr. Aboussouan and feel very confident in his care.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2021
I have recommended your clinic to 4 other people since my visit. my Doctor was very nice! and took his time with me.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2021
I have never had a more thorough consultation with a doctor and I did with the doctor he was very understanding of my needs and explained everything the follow-up report was excellent can't say enough and would recommend him and Cleveland Clinic to anyone
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
Dr. Aboussouan listens so carefully. I am grateful for his caring wisdom.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2020
Dr. Aboussouan was very polite, very interested in knowing all my problems and seemed sincere in trying to help.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
All went very well .. Dr Aboussouan is wonderful . I drive from Akron for him
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2020
The Doctor was great...He was on time and took the time necessary to assess my problem
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2020
Dr. was very professional and took time to get as much data from me and to come to his own conclusion of what treatment I needed. very thorough and to the point.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2020
Dr. A. is the best on all aspects.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020
They actually scheduled me with a COPD doctor instead of a COP doctor (kind of a big mistake), but in the end he was wonderful and very helpful.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020
Dr. Aboussouan has always gone above and beyond his calling as a doctor. I would definetly recommend him to anyone. Never have had a doctor who listens like he does and is so caring for the patient.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020
Ihave been to the Clinic several times over the last 10 years. This was by far the most efficient and satisfying visit ever. The registration, the breathing tests and the consult with Dr. Aboussouan were the quickest and most thorough I have experienced. I also had a virtual visit with Dr. Bribriesco that was a really neat experience. Thank you so much for the excellant treatment and follow-up. Dennis Hawk
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2020
one of the finest compassionate doctors I have ever encountered. a wonderful doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
Felt very comfortable and assured of the Doctor and his choice of treatment
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
The doctor did a very thorough exam of my breathing which i appreciate. He also did a good job of washing his hands before and after the exam.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2020
Doctor discussed symptoms in great detail & answered all questions so that I would understand completely.
Reviewed on May 29, 2020
I have always had a good experience with my Dr. I trust him 100%.
Reviewed on May 29, 2020
Dr. Aboussouan is such a knowledgeable and caring man. I am so greatful to have him as a Doctor. He got my severe sleep apnea under control.