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Samuel Kuna, MD, Pulmonology, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center

SamuelThomasKunaMD

Pulmonology • Philadelphia, PA

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease

Associate Professor, Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1977 - 1979
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1977
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1975 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1983 - 2008
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • A Pilot Study of CPAP Adherence Promotion by Peer Buddies with Sleep Apnea
    A Pilot Study of CPAP Adherence Promotion by Peer Buddies with Sleep ApneaOctober 16th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Subject Recruitment And Sleep Study CoreNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2011
  • Responses To CPAP Treatment In Obese And Lean Sleep Apnea PatientsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2011
  • Research Priorities In Ambulatory Management Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea WorkshopAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2007
  • Heritability Of Sleep HomeostasisNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2007
  • Respiratory Related Motor Output To Upper Airway MuslcesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999–2003
  • Pharyngeal Airway FunctionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999–2003
  • Oral Mandibular Advancement Device Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep ApneaNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Sleep &Frontal Lobe Function In Rehab From Stroke &Traumatic Brain InjuryNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • Respiratory Related Motor Output To Upper Airway MusclesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2000
  • Pharyngeal Airway FunctionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999
  • Respiratory Related Motor Output To Upper Airway MusclesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1996–1999
  • Motor Control Of The Larynx During RespirationNational Center For Research Resources1993–1996
  • Motor Control Of The Upper Airway During RespirationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1991–1994
  • Respiratory Disturbances During SleepNational Center For Research Resources1990–1993
  • Laryngeal Function In RespirationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1989–1993
  • Effect Of L-Menthol On Upper Airway Muscle Activity In Health Adult HumanNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Symposium On Sleep And Respiration In Aging AdultsNational Institute On Aging1991
  • Therapeutic Efficacy Of Atrovent Solution In COPD PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Therapeutic Efficacy Of Atrovent Inhaler In Asthma PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Control Of Laryngeal Muscles During Wakefulness And SleepNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Anatomic Factors In Obstructive Sleep ApneaNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Pathogenesis Of Obstructive Sleep ApneaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1988–1990
  • Respiratory Disorders During SleepNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Diuresis, Airflow Resistance And Pathogenesis Of Obstructive Sleep ApneaNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Causes Of Hypoxia During Sleep In COPDNational Center For Research Resources1985

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Samuel Kuna, Dr. Samuel Kuna, MD, Dr. S Kuna, Dr. Samuel Thomas Kuna