Irfanali Kugasia, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

American Board of Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Critical Care Medicine
American Board of NeuroCritical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine

I am Dr. Irfan Ali Kugasia, a board-certified physician specializing in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Internal Medicine. For years, I have had the privilege of serving the diverse and dynamic patient population in the South Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, alongside a dedicated team of world-class Pulmonary and Critical Care specialists. Together, we strive to provide the highest standard of care in our field, emphasizing compassion, patient-centeredness, and evidence-based practices.

My journey into medicine began at Government Medical College in Surat, India, where I completed my medical degree. Driven by an insatiable desire to learn and grow, I advanced my training with a residency in Internal Medicine at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, affiliated with Weill Cornell University, in the Bronx, New York. Following this, I pursued a highly competitive Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at Westchester Medical Center, part of New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.

Throughout my academic and professional career, I have always been motivated by excellence and driven by a desire to make meaningful contributions to my field. My training has been marked by a consistent record of outstanding achievements, which has earned me the respect of my peers and mentors. I am known among colleagues for my clinical acumen, and I take pride in offering ethical, evidence-based care that prioritizes health and outcomes of my patients.

My professional interests span a broad range of areas within pulmonary and critical care medicine, from advanced resuscitative interventions for critically ill patients to the management of complex pulmonary conditions such as lung nodules, lung cancer, severe asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease. I am deeply committed to the continuous improvement of patient care and am actively involved in quality improvement initiatives at each of the hospitals where I practice. By participating in these efforts, I aim to enhance the clinical outcomes and overall patient experience, ensuring that each patient receives the best possible care.

In addition to my clinical work, I am passionate about medical education. As an Assistant Professor at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine, I have the honor of mentoring and teaching the next generation of physicians. It is truly fulfilling to pass on the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years, helping students develop into compassionate, skilled, and ethical healthcare providers.

I am also an active contributor to the academic community and have authored multiple peer-reviewed articles published in leading medical journals. These publications reflect my commitment to advancing our understanding of pulmonary and critical care medicine, as well as my dedication to improving patient outcomes through research and evidence-based practice.

In all aspects of my career, I remain focused on providing the highest level of care to my patients, contributing to the advancement of my field, and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve my community, and I remain steadfast in my commitment to the values of excellence, compassion, and integrity.

Publications:

1. Primary effusion lymphoma of the pleural space: Report of a rare complication of cardiac transplant with review of the literature
   IAR Kugasia, A Kumar, A Khatri, F Saeed, H Islam, O Epelbaum
   Transplant Infectious Disease 21 (1), e13005
2. Lung ultrasound in early SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia and the LUS-CoV criteria
   BA Jalil, A Khan, IR Kugasia, M Ijaz
   Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 34 (1), 1-4
3. Recrudescence of Plasmodium malariae after Quinine
   IR Kugasia, FK Polara, H Assallum
   Case Reports in Medicine 2014 (1), 590265
4. A rare case of β-hCG production by a solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura
   IR Kugasia, M Alkayem, JB Patel
   The American Journal of Case Reports 15, 518
5. Opiate withdrawal complicated by tetany and cardiac arrest
   IR Kugasia, N Shabarek
   Case Reports in Critical Care 2014 (1), 295401
6. A rare case of multiple aortic thromboses associated with severe COVID-19 infection
   IR Kugasia, M Ijaz, A Khan, BA Jalil
   BMJ Case Reports 14 (5)
7. Amiodarone toxicity presenting with acute onset of systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiorgan failure mimicking sepsis
   IR Kugasia, M Ijaz, A Khan, Y Jasti
   The American Journal of Case Reports 21, e926929-1
8. Tuberculous placenta: a rare bird but not extinct
   L Miranda, I Kugasia, L Han, D Chandy, O Epelbaum
   Postgraduate medical journal 98 (e1), e27-e28
9. Management of acute hypercapnic respiratory failure using intrabronchial valve placement for giant emphysematous bullae
   IR Kugasia, K Harris
   Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology 27 (1), e5-e8
10. Dramatic Ventricular Shunt Complications in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
    WY Kim, IA Kugasia, G Pearson, O Epelbaum
    American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 204 (9), e94-e96
11. Sonographic Evolution and Resolution of SARS-CoV2 Pneumonia
    BA Jalil, IR Kugasia, M Ijaz
    The American Journal of the Medical Sciences 361 (3), e21
12. A 49-Year-Old Woman With Persistent Bilateral Pleural Effusions
    C Karime, M Ijaz, IR Kugasia, A Khan, GS Schwartz
    Chest 160 (3), e273-e278
13. An unorthodox way to confirm an uncommon complication of central venous catheter placement
    IR Kugasia, M Ijaz, A Khan
    Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine 3
14. Dramatic Ventricular Shunt Complications in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
    WY Kim, IA Kugasia, G Pearson, O Epelbaum
    American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 204 (9), e94-e96