David M. Berkowitz, MD

Dr. Berkowitz has clinical interests in diagnosing and staging lung cancer and specializes in interventional pulmonology.

Titles and Roles

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine and Surgery: Emory University School of Medicine
Director, Interventional Pulmonology Program: Emory University Hospital Midtown
Director, Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine

Pulmonologist: Lung Cancer

Research Program: Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics

Biography

David Berkowitz, MD, began practicing at Emory in 2009 and is affiliated with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Emory University Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care. His clinical interests are in diagnosing and staging of lung cancer, airway and endoscopic management of lung cancer and complications of treatment, bronchoscopy, critical care medicine, interventional pulmonology, bronchial thermoplasty, and lung disease.

Education

Dr. Berkowitz obtained his Medical Degree from the University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his residency at Harvard Medical School and completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and dedicated interventional pulmonary fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

Research

Dr. Berkowitz is principal investigator on multiple clinical research projects examining airway and lung diseases including COPD, asthma, and lung cancer. His main research focus involves the evaluation and management of pleural disease and disorders of the airways such as complications of placement of tracheostomy tubes and airway stents. Through his research, he aims to advance the safety of performing medical procedures and improving healthcare quality and delivery.

Publications

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Awards

Dr. Berkowitz has been consistently listed as one of Atlanta Magazine's "Top Doctors" since 2016.