Amit Tibb, MD

What are some of the specific conditions you treat?

Asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung diseases, pleural diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary, hypertension, sleep disordered breathing, sleep apnea, narcolepsy. Management of critically ill patients including sepsis, shock, post cardiac surgery, neurointensive care, perioperative. Management of left ventricular assist devices, right ventricular assist devices, post cardiac, liver, kidney transplant.

What techniques or procedures do you use in your practice?

ECMO, bronchoscopy with biopsy, endobronchial ultrasound, electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy, auto fluorescence bronchoscopy, placement of fiducials, percutaneous tracheostomy. Targeted brachytherapy in lung cancer, staging of tumors, airway stents, transbronchial needle aspiration, cryotherapy, laser, ultrasound guided placement of chest tubes & indwelling chest catheters (pleurix and aspira), pleural manometry, insertion of Swan Ganz, pacemakers, pericardiocentesis, arterial lines, central venous catheters.

What inspired you to become a doctor?

A desire to make a difference in the lives of patients. Doctoring patients rather than just being a doctor. My inspiration is maintained by the 5 F's which rule my life: Faith Fun Fulfillment Facing the Brutal Facts Forgiveness My approach to patient care is patient centric, contemporary and evidence-based.

GAGE Award – “Drive Towards ZERO CAUTIs"
America's Essential Hospitals 
2014

Excellence in Teaching - Best Faculty Award
AECOM / Jacobi Medical Center
2013-2014

GAGE Award

National Association of Public Hospitals

Palliative Care Integration in the ICU
America's Essential Hospitals 
2013

‘Reaching Our Goal of Zero Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections’ – 2013, Quality Symposium, New York Presbyterian Healthcare System, Innovative Differentiation, Distinguishing Yourself From Other High Performers
New York Presbyterian Healthcare System
2013

Publications

Stability of cough reflex sensitivity during viral upper respiratory tract infection (common cold)Pulmonary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
2014

Bronchial leiomyoma, a case report and review of literature Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
2014

Unusual Synchronous Lung Tumours: Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma and Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
2014

Effect of viral upper respiratory tract infection on the urge-to-cough sensation Respir Med.
2010

Diabetes Lowers Aerobic Capacity in Heart Failure Journal of the American College of Cardiology
2005