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Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Khyber Medical College

Professional interests include: empyema, injuries, hemoptysis, and more.

25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650

(301) 475-8981

Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD is a pulmonologist in Leonardtown, MD specializing in adult pulmonology and sleep medicine. He graduated from Khyber Medical College. Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD is affiliated with CalvertHealth and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

Address:

25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650

Address:

3995 Old Town Road Suite 201c
Huntingtown, MD 20639

Some issues Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD can help you with:

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.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

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.

airway management	90
doctor visit	1872
hospital care	329
inpatient care	329
preventive care	223
pulmonary testing	143
sleep study	173
vaccines	224

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	85
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	51
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

airway management	93
doctor visit	1863
ear procedures	10
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
preventive care	199
pulmonary testing	189
sleep study	171
vaccines	200

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	76
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	50
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

airway management	48
doctor visit	1858
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
preventive care	162
pulmonary testing	214
sleep study	110
vaccines	151

**Gender**
Male	692
Female	752

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1176
Black	222
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	654
From 75 to 84	504
85 and over	138
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	53
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

airway management	91
doctor visit	1963
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
preventive care	167
pulmonary testing	249
sleep study	158
vaccines	168

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	607
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	74
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	52
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

airway management	81
doctor visit	1926
preventive care	88
pulmonary testing	341
sleep study	135
vaccines	89

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	78
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	50
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

airway management	86
doctor visit	2007
preventive care	37
pulmonary testing	201
sleep study	131
vaccines	38

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	77
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

airway management	59
doctor visit	1884
preventive care	46
pulmonary testing	186
sleep study	122
vaccines	47

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	127
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	80
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	47
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

airway management	22
doctor visit	1342
preventive care	76
pulmonary testing	181
sleep study	52
vaccines	77

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	60
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

airway management	98
doctor visit	3297
pulmonary testing	176
sleep study	285

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Leonardtown, MD were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

airway management	74
doctor visit	2001
ear procedures	10
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
preventive care	127
pulmonary testing	209
sleep study	149
vaccines	126

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD.

**Gender**
Female	344
Male	313

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	103
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	533
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	66
75 to 84	242
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	291

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD graduated from Khyber Medical College. He completed residency at St. Peters General Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Sleep Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Khyber Medical College

Residency: St. Peters General Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CalvertHealth

MedStar Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Zahir Yousaf, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Leonardtown, MD.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$171 Spiriva $105	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $38	OFEV $16	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$108 XARELTO $57	INVOKANA $52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$77 SYMBICORT $42	DALIRESP $22	AIRSUPRA $13
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$45 BREO $17	ANORO ELLIPTA $16	ANORO $12
Resmed Corp	$36 Sleep Disordered Breathing $36
Other	$154 Brovana $30	BioTherapeutics - GLASSIA $22	High Frequency Chest Compression Device $18	Benicar $14	GLYXAMBI $13	Other $57

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$487
Education	$105

Biography

Dr. Zahir Yousaf is a specialist in sleep medicine and adult pulmonology. Dr. Yousaf's areas of expertise include the following: airway obstruction, tracheal stenosis, and pneumonitis (lung inflammation). His professional affiliations include MedStar Health and CalvertHealth. He attended medical school at Khyber Medical College.