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Girish Nair, MD, Pulmonology, Lexington, KY

Girish Nair MD M.S.

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease


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  • 740 N Limestone StLexington, KY 40508

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Summary

  • Girish Nair, MD, is a pulmonologist based in Lexington, KY, with subspecialties in Critical Care Medicine and Pleural Disease. He completed his medical education at University of Kerala Medical College in 2003, an internal medicine residency at Corewell Health East Beaumont, and a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. Dr. Nair holds an MS in Clinical Research and Biostatistics from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Currently, he serves as a professor at the University of Kentucky, with prior roles at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital and NYU Winthrop Hospital. His clinical expertise includes pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, and interstitial lung disease. He has contributed to multiple publications, particularly focusing on pulmonary conditions and imaging techniques. Dr. Nair has received several CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and Stage 2 Certifications.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan School of Public Health
    University of Michigan School of Public HealthMS, Clinical Research and Biostatistics, 2017 - 2019
  • NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman Long Island School of MedicineFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak)
    Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • University of Kerala Medical College
    University of Kerala Medical CollegeClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2025 - 2027
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2014
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification workflowEHR, Workflow.com, LLC, 2013, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Office Practicum, Connexin Software, Inc., 2013, 2015-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Screening and Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Chronic Lung Disease (PH-CLD): A Consensus Statement from the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute's Innovative Drug Development Initiative-Group 3 Pulmonary Hypertension
    Screening and Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Chronic Lung Disease (PH-CLD): A Consensus Statement from the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute's Innovative Drug Development Initiative-Group 3 Pulmonary HypertensionDecember 10th, 2024
  • Development and Validation of the Hospital Medicine Safety Sepsis Initiative Mortality Model
    Development and Validation of the Hospital Medicine Safety Sepsis Initiative Mortality ModelNovember 22nd, 2024
  • COVA Trial: Success for Sarconeos in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
    COVA Trial: Success for Sarconeos in Hospitalized COVID-19 PatientsJune 2nd, 2023

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