Clinical Interests
- Advanced lung disease
- Airway disorders
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (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
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
The Best
I was very comfortable with my visit.
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Dr Criner and his staff are the best speciality medical group that I have experienced. Top notch group.
[...] the Nurse Practitioner was excellent. she was very knowledgeable, explained in detail, answered all my questions and seemed genuinely concerned. She could not have been nicer. The MD was dismissive, judge mental and questioned why I was even there. The only reason I will continue to see this physician is because he came highly recommended by a physician that is well respected.
It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Criner. I feel very confident in his care. And very lucky that he is my doctor.
I was a patient of [...], he referred me to Dr Criner. I have had a very good experience with both of them
very professional
Dr. Criner has been a very good provider to me since the day I was referred to him 4 years ago. He always have the best judgment when it comes to my health.
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I waited 2 hours and 8 minutes after my appointment time before I saw the doctor. I will never wait this long again. This is why I would hesitate to recommend this doctor to anyone. He's a very good doctor but there are many very good doctors - none should keep a patient waiting more than two hours!! if there were emergencies or other reasons for the lateness I should have been notified of such, just making me wait was extremely rude.
the only problem I had was I was in the waiting room waiting for 4 1/2 hrs . i was early had ct scan at 12 and drs apt. at 3:50 pm. I had to wait 2 hrs pass appt time. Dr Criner is an excellent dr. I probably wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for him.
as always super visit...
very good experience
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everyone from reception, techs,assistants,to DR were exceptional
Dr. Criner is the best
From [...] until [...] I spent most of that time in the hospital and rehab. I was on deaths door and all I can say is Dr. Criner saved my life. I will forever be grateful,[...]
very knowledgeable and courteous to my needs and condition