Clarke U. Piatt, M.D.

Areas of Clinical Interest

• COPD
• Asthma
• Lung Cancer
• Sleep Apnea
• Critical Care

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

Attending Physician

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

• Aventis Pulmonary Fellow Scholar 2000
• Sol Serry Research Symposium 2001

Current Memberships & Activities

• American Medical Association
• American Thoracic Society
• Amercian College of Chest Physicians
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine