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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131 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
22 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 9, 2021
Dr. A and his team are as good a group of health care providers as I have ever worked with. Professional, caring, answered my questions, responded promptly to email.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2021
Everyone was thorough Dr. Was great
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2021
The doctor has always been helpful and remembers things we discussed in the past related to my treatment
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2021
One of the most relaxed yet informative visits I have had at the Clinic. He is a busy doctor but did not rush me and was very interested in dealing with my issue. First rate experience.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2021
It was very caring and intuitive, I love this doctor, hr pays attention, adjusts to all information. Spends the time necessary
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2021
We drive 4 hours to see Dr. Aboussouan-so the round trip is 8 hours. We feel that the trip is worth it. Dr. Aboussouan is attentive, knowledgeable, and thorough. I feel very confident that I will get the best possible care from Dr. Aboussouan.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2021
The doctor was exceptional. Spent time with us, explained everything in detail and answered all of our questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2021
My experience with Dr. Aboussouan was wonderful. He pinpointed my major problem with sleep issues by asking pertinent questions.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2021
The dr is very nice and caring
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2021
Dr. Aboussouan is excellent. He is efficient yet thorough as he explains his thoughts with caring communication.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2021
Everything was good from beginning to end. Dr. Aboussouan is a very pleasant and thorough Dr. I appreciate that in him.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2021
Dr. Aboussouan is a very pleasant and thorough Dr. I appreciate that in him. Explained everything to me.
Reviewed on May 12, 2021
both the doctor & his assistant helping me were very professional & helpful
Reviewed on May 12, 2021
Doctor was very attentive and listened to everything I said
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
I can not say enough about this Doctor. He was on time and very thorough. he spent a significant amount of time explaining everything to us. highly recommend!
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
Best medical facility with the best physicians. Highly recommend.
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.