USA Health expands pulmonary care with the addition of Gerardo Eman, M.D.

By Milena Mata
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USA Health University Hospital is expanding its pulmonary division with the addition of Gerardo Eman, M.D., a fellowship-trained pulmonary specialist.

Eman was drawn to the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine for its complexity and real-time impact on patients.

“There is something uniquely powerful about the interplay between the heart and lungs during critical illness,” said Eman. “And how the right intervention, at the right moment, can completely change a patient’s trajectory, sometimes in a matter of minutes. Helping people breathe easier, recover their strength, and regain hope remains one of the most meaningful aspects of my work.”

While treating sick patients can be demanding, for Eman, it is also deeply rewarding. The intensive care unit (ICU) environment drives him to remain constantly focused and willing to adapt in such a high-stakes setting. On the other hand, pulmonary medicine provides longer-term experience that allows Eman to build lasting relationships with patients.

“For me, the combination of acute, hands-on care in critical care and thoughtful, long-term problem-solving in pulmonary medicine is what makes this specialty so fulfilling,” said Eman.

Eman holds a certification in critical care echocardiography from the National Board of Echocardiography. He is interested in acute respiratory failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and specializes in advanced critical care ultrasound (POCUS).

“I am especially interested in developing clinical tools and severity scoring systems to better guide the care of patients experiencing acute exacerbations of COPD,” said Eman. “I am also deeply interested in the cardiopulmonary interplay that often defines the trajectory of critically ill patients.”

Eman earned his medical degree from the University of Carabobo in Venezuela and completed his residency and subsequent fellowship at the Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. As a fellow, he developed knowledge of pulmonary diseases and performing procedures such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis. During his time, he served as an ambulatory clinic chief for the pulmonary division.

Eman is member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society, where he received an abstract scholarship award at an international conference in 2021. The specialist has also led various presentations nationally and internationally, including in Italy and San Francisco, and has contributed to numerous online research publications about his area of expertise.

In addition to treating patients, Eman will also serve as an assistant professor at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine. He says the academic side of USA Health will allow him to improve the quality of patient care.

“I’ve been fortunate to learn from mentors who made a lasting impact on my own path,” said Eman. “Academic medicine allows me to stay involved in teaching, engage in research and continue evolving as a clinician. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and a shared pursuit of excellence.”

Eman is accepting new patients at the Mastin Internal Medicine Clinic located in the Mastin Patient Care Center at 2451 University Hospital Dr., Suite 102. To make an appointment, call 251-470-5890.