Dr. Atefeh Abedini is a highly respected pulmonologist and an associate professor specializing in lung diseases in Tehran, Iran. She is affiliated with the Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center and the Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, where she contributes to advancing the understanding and treatment of respiratory conditions. Dr. Abedini plays a crucial role at Dr. Masih Daneshvari Hospital, a leading medical facility known for its focus on lung health and intensive care, and is also part of the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.
Specialized Clinical Expertise
✔ Chronic Respiratory Diseases:
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Severe asthma & COPD management
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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) protocols
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Pulmonary fibrosis treatments
✔ Critical Care Pulmonology:
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ARDS & respiratory failure
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Ventilator weaning strategies
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Post-ICU pulmonary rehabilitation
✔ Diagnostic Advanced Procedures:
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Interventional bronchoscopy
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EBUS-TBNA for lung cancer staging
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Thoracic ultrasound-guided interventions
Research Contributions
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Principal Investigator in 10+ clinical trials on:
• Novel biologics for severe asthma
• Antifibrotic therapies for ILD
• TB-resistant strain management -
Author of 50+ peer-reviewed publications
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Recipient of NRITLD’s Distinguished Researcher Award (2022)
