Clinical Interests
Research Interests
- Advanced lung disease (COPD, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory failure)
- Critical care medicine
Highlights
Dr. Criner was featured in three 6 ABC "Moves in Medicine" video segments. The topics ranged from the AIRFLOW-3 trial that offers a new approach to treating COPD to the lung valve procedure known as bronchoscopic lung volume reduction that aired in both November 2019 and April 2019.
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, 2016-2021
- Best Doctors in America®, Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Medicine, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020
Excellent + courteous treatment, I genuinely felt valued and cared for as a patient and that the provider was geared towards improvement of my condition.
I highly recommend Dr Gerard Criner, his staff and the Temple Lung Center!
Good
Very attentive- reviewed up coming test
I felt as though I was on an assembly line that had no stop button. Information was collected in an abrupt manner. When I finally saw Dr. Criener regarding the Zephyr procedure he was more concerned about where I get my tests done than what may have been convenient for my. His assistant, [...] told me he didn't have time fir me to show him some tests results. Overall a bad experience.
Dr. Criner ,is very good at what he does knew the problem right away and has been helping me snice ,
I always have a good experience when I see Dr. Criner.
Had the feeling I was in good hands when I left
Very happy
I always get excellent care from very knowledgeable people.
Dr. Criner explained everything to me, he has to be the best doctor in pulmonary
I have always had a good experience when dealing with and temple employees
Dr Criner and staff are very concerned and compassionate about my health and getting me to the best health and quality of life possible
I came to Dr. Criner for a second opinion. His positive attitude, explanations, and suggestions uplifted me. The staff coordinated their individual responsibilities well and each knew what the other was doing.
Dr. Criner is a wonderful doctor. Excellent.
I was positively impressed w/ the courtesy communicated by all of Temple's personnel during my visits for testing for Dr. Criner. [...] I was also impressed with the caring & talented technicians who performed the tests-they are the best & most talented I've ever had contact with in many years of pulmonary testing. I believe this only happens when working under a physician who stands out among his peers. His workers are proud to be a part of his team!
I suggested a change in my bi-pap and Dr. Criner listened carefully and helped me with the problem.
Good
Consultation visit Dr. Was very good at providing info and recommending a new prescription plan
Doctor was there to see me I had lots of concerns and questions, only had 2-3 minutes with the doctor. In the middle of me asking questions, he said he would be right back. Never came back