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Department Pulmonary Medicine
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages Arabic, English, French
Surgeon No
Locations
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Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6503
Desk:
216.444.0420
Fax:
216.445.8160
Specialties & Treatments

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
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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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Biography

About 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

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2003

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1993

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Pulmonary Disease
Cleveland, OH
1992

Residency - Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland
Internal Medicine
Baltimore, MD
1990

Residency - Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland
Internal Medicine
Baltimore, MD
1987

Internship - American University of Beirut
Internal Medicine
Beirut, Lebanon
1986

Medical Education - American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
1986

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 - 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

Research & Publications

See publications for Loutfi Aboussouan, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 1/16/2024, Dr. Aboussouan has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

167 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

26 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

Doctor and his assistant were very nice and polite and courteous

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2024

Dr very impressive to us. Actually took time and seemed to care.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

Dr. Aboussouan was very thorough, answered all of are questions. Took time to explain things. We never felt rushed. We really like that about him. Very knowledgeable and caring doctor.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

Lower score on ease of getting care due to popularity of physicians and their availability! Some appointments take months to get into. Once on- care by physician is top notch.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024

I appreciated the care of my doctor.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024

We fully appreciate the experience and expertise of our care provider.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Deeply grateful to Cleveland Clinic and Dr A for swift appointment and fully addressing my questions.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

The doctor was not able to treat me for my problem, however he was very kind and professional

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024

Dr. Aboussouan is very thorough and informative when he treats me. He always explains my condition, what he Is finding In the tests, and what the medicine shows. I am fortunate to have him as my pulmonary doctor. He knows my medical history completely each time I visit him.

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024

It was so nice that he took the time to really talk to me and explain things. First time in a long time a doctor actually did this!

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024

My physician was extremely kind in arranging a video visit for me as I had a cervical fracture and traveling is very painful

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Dr. Very good. We are waiting for more records and test.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

The doctors spent so much time with me I was amazed

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

I found Dr. Aboussouan to be personable, informative, knowledgeable and professional.

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Excellent Doctor! Very knowledgable and communicates well with his patients.

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

My provider seemed genuinely concerned about me

Reviewed on May 17, 2024

Dr.was very through and at no time did I feel rushed or not the focus of his attention.

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Both Doctor and fellow were excellent

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2024

Excellent doctors, very helpful!

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

Dr Loutfi Aboussouan and his secretary are the best !

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

The best doctor

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024

I'm Very glad Dr. Aboussouan is my Dr. He is SO thorough and attentive!

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

Dr A explained my test results taken earlier that day. Since my lungs did not appear to be the reason behind my shortness of breath, Dr A went back through my records and looked at other medical possibilities. He made clear suggestions as to what actions I should consider next. Very pleasant and helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

The doctor arranged appointment for me less than 24 hours after I requested it. The virtual visit is a godsend.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023

Dr always ask if I have any other questions. I appreciate that I never feel rushed.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Scheduling all of our tests and Dr. Appointments went very well. We were able to get numerous tests and Dr visits scheduled inn a week time frame.

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