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Dr. Manish Gugnani MD

Speciality: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
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About Manish Gugnani

Dr. Manish Gugnani, M.D., is an experienced pulmonologist based in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with over 20 years of clinical practice in pulmonary and respiratory medicine. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of lung conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, sleep-related breathing disorders, and other chronic respiratory diseases. Dr. Gugnani earned his medical degree from the University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine. He is affiliated with Capital Health Medical Center–Hopewell and Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where he provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with both acute and chronic pulmonary conditions. He is recognized for his commitment to evidence-based treatment and improving respiratory health outcomes.

Professional Experience

Capital Health
Director of Medical Intensive Care Unit and Respiratory Care · Trenton, NJ
Helene Fuld Hospital, Capital Health
Director of the Hyperbaric Center · Trenton, NJ
National Orthopedic Hospital
Medical Officer, Trauma Unit · Enugu, Nigeria
World Health Organization-United Nations Development Project, University of Nigeria
Research Associate · Enugu, Nigeria

Education & Training

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Central Arkansas Veterans Health System
Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine · Little Rock, Arkansas
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Central Arkansas Veterans Health Sciences
Internship in Internal Medicine · Little Rock, Arkansas
Osmania Medical College
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) · Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Wayne State University
Fellowship in Sleep Medicine · Detroit, MI
Lutheran Medical Center, State University of New York (SUNY)
Residency in Internal Medicine · Brooklyn, NY
University of Nigeria
Research Associate, World Health Organization-United Nations Development Project · Enugu, Nigeria
School of Medicine, University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MD) · Enugu, Nigeria

Research & Publications

Occupational-hypersensitivity pneumonitis: A diagnosis not to be missed by proper history
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Chest
Effectiveness and safety of Ivermectin in COVID-19 patients: A prospective study at a safety-net hospital
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Journal of Medical Virology
Localized pulmonary edema mimicking pneumonia
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Chest
Transient right bundle branch block and elevated troponin in lithium
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Acute mitral regurgitation: An unusual cause of unilateral pulmonary consolidation
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Cureus
Is rigidity required for diagnosis of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Dramatic nocturnal complete heart block - what is management?
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Partitioning of alveolar and conducting airway nitric oxide in scleroderma lung disease
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Exhaled nitric oxide (NO) in sickle cell disease
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Elevated alveolar concentrations of nitric oxide (NO) in lung disease associated with systemic sclerosis
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary edema complicating prostacyclin therapy in pulmonary hypertension associated with scleroderma
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Arthritis Rheumatology
High prevalence of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients taking procainamide
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Journal of Rheumatology
Influence of adenosine receptors on B2-integrin-dependent monocyte aggregation and fusion into multinucleated giant cells
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Presented at 16th Annual Phagocyte Workshop
Isoconazole nitrate in treatment of tropical dermatomycosis
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Mycoses
Oxiconazole in the treatment of tropical dermatomycosis
Authors: Manish K. Gugnani
Current Therapeutic Research

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
American College of Chest Physicians
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Pulmonary
American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Critical Care
American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine (Board Certified)
American Board of Sleep Medicine