Clinical Interests
- Advanced lung disease
- Airway disorders
- COPD
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung volume reduction
- Lung transplantation
Research Interests
- Advanced lung disease (COPD, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory failure)
- Critical care medicine
Education
- MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Training
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certification
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
- Critical Care Medicine
Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Thoracic Society
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Pulmonary Disease, Philadelphia magazine, 2016-2020
- Best Doctors in America®, Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Medicine, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020
Dr. Criner has always been receptive to my questions. He is always complimentary on my focus to stay strong and committed.
excellent care with respect for your well being
Dr. Criner and his staff were very helpful & considerate. I would definitely recommend him to family & friends.
Been going to Dr. Criner for many years now and he is always concerned and happy to discuss my lung issues. We work together to find out new and innovative treatments and he is always up on the latest research and medications. I find him to be kind, compassionate, caring, knowledgeable, and very interested in my case. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a doctor with old world sensibilities who only wants all of his patients to do well.
I'm in a clinical trial with Dr. Crinar. The experience has been good and I'm hoping to participate in more trials. [...]
Dr. Criner is the best, me & my family love him.
As always a very pleasant experience with staff and Dr. Criner even after a three hour drive [...].
Dr. Criner is my specialist in regards to a lung transplant. [...] I feel I am in the best of hands for my treatment and survival.
Temple University Hospital, Dr Criner Dr [...] and all the Transplant team and staff members are the reason I am alive today. I am so grateful!
I think Dr. Criner is better than any physician I have had so far for my problem [...] he has changed my life for the better when other doctors told me there was no hope of ever feeling better, and I am grateful for that.
Pretty good place to go. Dr Criner is a great Doctor and highly rated. [...] Really, whatever you talk about they answer your questions. They take plenty of time with you. It's a bit of a ride(1 hour 30 min.) so the staff of Dr Criner does make it worth the trip. [...]
Always a good experience at Dr Criners office. [...]
I am very happy with all the care I was giving. Thank you!
I finally got to see the best lung Doctor and I made the right move and will finally get the help I need.
overall excellent visit
feel I am getting the best care
I'm a lucky man to have De Criner and his team!
Dr Criner and his staff are top notch. I would not be very functional on account of my lung damage if not for their care.
The best
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