Areas of Clinical Interest
- Asthma
- COPD
- Advanced Ling Disease
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Lung Cancer
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Mycobacterial Lung Disease
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Advanced Home Respiratory System
- Support with NIPPV/Ventilator Systems
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Education & Training
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine
Residency
Temple University Hospital
Fellowship
Temple University Hospital
Affiliations
- Bryn Mawr Hospital – On staff since 2001
- Lankenau Hospital – On staff since 2001
- Paoli Hospital – On staff since 2001
Clinical/Dept Titles
Medical Director, Critical Care, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Recent Clinical Studies Published
- Kurello-Katany S.E., Piatt C.U. and Katlic M.R.: “Trichobezoar: A Missed Diagnosis”, Surgical Rounds. 18 103-104, 1995.
- Piatt C.U. and O’Brien GU. “Parenchymal Injury and Inflammation.” Pulmonary Pathophysiology. Ed. Criner, G. Fence Creek Publishing. 1998.
- Piatt. C.U., Travaline, J.: “Smoking Cessation in COPD Patients.” Advances in Respiratory Care. May 2000
- Piatt C.U., “Critical Care Endocrinology.” Critical Care. Ed. Criner, GU. Fence Creek Publishing. 1999. (publication pending).
- Piatt C.U., Martin U., Criner GJ. “Principles of Mechanical Ventilation.” Critical Care. Ed. Criner, GU. Fence Creek Publishing. 1999. (publication pending).
- Piatt C.U, O’Brien, GU., Boiselle P., Criner, GJ, “Pulmonary Nodules in Asymptomatic Severe COPD: Pathologic Findings and Radiographic Correlations.” (abstract ATS 2000, article submitted for publication 1/2001 to Chest).
- Piatt C.U., Criner GJ., “Measurement of Native Lung Hyperinflation in Patients with Single Lung Transplant for COPD with CT Chest” (abstract for presentation ATS 2001/goal for publication 2001).
Recent Honors, Awards, Citations
Current Memberships & Activities
- American Medical Association
- American Thoracic Society
- Amercian College of Chest Physicians
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Pennsylvania Medical Society