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Saint Francis Healthcare System Welcomes Dr. Abdul-Azeez Abdullahi
Saint Francis Healthcare System in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has announced the addition of Abdul-Azeez Abdullahi, MD, to its Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine team. Dr. Abdullahi brings extensive training and experience in pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine, and will provide comprehensive services for patients with a variety of lung and sleep disorders.
Professional Background of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Abdullahi
Dr. Abdullahi completed his Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He undertook his residency at University Hospital – Columbia, in Columbia, Missouri, and attended medical school at the College of Medicine University of Lagos, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, underscoring his dedication to quality pulmonary care and patient safety.
Services Offered in Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
As a pulmonologist, Dr. Abdullahi will offer a range of services at Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. His expertise includes the evaluation and treatment of lung disease, COPD management, asthma treatment, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary nodules, and sleep-related breathing disorders. He will also provide critical care to seriously ill patients, focusing on patient-centered approaches and advanced medical treatments.
Dr. Abdullahi’s Philosophy and Approach
Dr. Abdullahi expressed his enthusiasm for joining the team and serving patients at Saint Francis. “I’ve always been fascinated by the lungs and how essential they are to every aspect of our health. I enjoy the combination of complex problem-solving, long-term patient relationships and the opportunity to care for patients during some of their most critical moments in the ICU,” he shared.
Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine’s Comprehensive Care
The specialty providers at Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine work together with respiratory therapists and sleep technologists to deliver care for those experiencing breathing and sleep problems. Their services include treatment for asthma, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, and sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. They also offer sleep studies, respiratory therapy, and general pulmonology care, ensuring a holistic approach to both chronic respiratory diseases and sleep disturbances.
About Saint Francis Healthcare System
Saint Francis Healthcare System is anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, and supported by approximately 3,000 employees and more than 250 healthcare providers across ten communities. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, the Healthcare System remains dedicated to serving all patients with dignity, compassion, and joy. Major services include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences, and Orthopedics.
With Dr. Abdullahi joining the Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine team, Saint Francis continues its commitment to comprehensive pulmonary, sleep, and critical care for the community.
Source: suntimesnews.com.
