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Dr. Ali Abedi, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

St. George's University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, foreign body removal, asthma, and more.

4458 Medical Drive Suite 505
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 690-7400

Dr. Ali Abedi, MD is a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Ali Abedi, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant Methodist Hospital Stone Oak Methodist Hospital Texsan and TEXAS IPS LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

4458 Medical Drive Suite 505
San Antonio, TX 78229

Address:

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

Some issues Dr. Ali Abedi, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	57
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

hospital care	62
inpatient care	62

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	106
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	69
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

catheterization	12
hospital care	858
inpatient care	858
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	135
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	68
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	59
Dementia	36
Cancer	20

bronchoscopy	24
catheterization	27
doctor visit	59
hospital care	2224
inpatient care	2224
minimally invasive procedures	8
open surgery	11
pulmonary testing	112
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11
thoracostomy	11
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	54

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	735
Black	52
Hispanic	342
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	379
85 and over	183
Less than 65	181

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	61
Dementia	34
Cancer	20

bronchoscopy	24
catheterization	21
doctor visit	132
hospital care	1998
inpatient care	1998
minimally invasive procedures	8
pulmonary testing	66
resuscitation	10
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	30

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	497

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	635
Black	45
Hispanic	323
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	187
Less than 65	167

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	59
Dementia	38
Cancer	19

bronchoscopy	49
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	227
hospital care	1419
inpatient care	1419
minimally invasive procedures	26
pulmonary testing	167
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	43
Hispanic	301
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	137
Less than 65	138

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	61
Dementia	34
Cancer	21

bronchoscopy	56
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	420
hospital care	697
inpatient care	697
minimally invasive procedures	40
pulmonary testing	140
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	20

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	227
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	88
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	57
Dementia	29
Cancer	22

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Abedi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali Abedi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

aspiration	18
bronchoscopy	71
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	346
hospital care	1122
image guided procedures	27
inpatient care	1122
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	18
open surgery	11
pulmonary testing	150
resuscitation	10
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11
thoracostomy	11
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Abedi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	259
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	149
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	137
85 and over	66
Less than 65	78
65 to 74	159

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Abedi, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Abedi, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	13
Dementia	21

Education & Training

Dr. Ali Abedi, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali Abedi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System

Methodist Physicians

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant Methodist Hospital Stone Oak Methodist Hospital Texsan

TEXAS IPS LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali Abedi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$230,033 Da Vinci Surgical System $195,533	DA VINCI SP $34,500
Pulmonx Corporation	$1,690 Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV $1,273	PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $417
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,389 NUCALA $621	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $582	ANORO ELLIPTA $70	BREO $70	ANORO $34	Other $12
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$1,125 Spin $1,125
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,018 DYNAMIC $736	ACQUIRE $121	Ultraflex $76	EXALT Model D $32	GENERAL - PULMONARY $19	Other $35
Other	$6,299 DUPIXENT $513	ALIYA SYSTEM $429	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $352	OFEV $303	XARELTO $295	Other $4,408

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$105,440
Education	$100,300
Travel and Lodging	$19,701
Food and Beverage	$15,978
Gift	$137

Biography

Dr. Ali Abedi works as an adult pulmonology. Dr. Abedi is affiliated with Methodist Healthcare and Baptist Health System.

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