David Justin Nagel, M.D., Ph.D.
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Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine , Internal Medicine
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David Justin Nagel, M.D., Ph.D.
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Certified Specialties
Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor - Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2015 - 2018
Residency, Internal Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center GME. 2012 - 2015
Internship, Internal Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center GME. 2011 - 2012
Education
MD | University of Rochester. 2011
Awards
RCMB Programming Committee Aprenticeship. 2021 - 2022
New Faculty Boot Camp. 2020 - 2020
Fellows Track Symposium. 2017
Fellow-in-training Member of the Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery Network. 2016 - 2018
Department of Medicine Excellence in Teaching. 2013
Travel Award for Basic Science. 2012
Medicine Library Award. 2011
Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee. 2010
Travel Award. 2007
Best Poster Award. 2006
Research
Publications
Journal Articles
Nagel DJ, Rackow AR, Ku WY, Bell TJ, Sime PJ, Kottmann RM
Cells.. 2022 August 1611 (16)Epub 08/16/2022.
Bell TJ, Nagel DJ, Woeller CF, Kottmann RM
PloS one.. 2022 17 (7):e0271608. Epub 07/28/2022.
Croft DP, Burton DS, Nagel DJ, Bhattacharya S, Falsey AR, Georas SN, Hopke PK, Johnston CJ, Kottmann RM, Litonjua AA, Mariani TJ, Rich DQ, Thevenet-Morrison K, Thurston SW, Utell MJ, McCall MN
Scientific reports.. 2021 September 3011 (1):19436. Epub 09/30/2021.
Rackow AR, Nagel DJ, McCarthy C, Judge J, Lacy S, Freeberg MAT, Thatcher TH, Kottmann RM, Sime PJ
The European respiratory journal.. 2020 November 56 (5)Epub 11/26/2020.
Judge JL, Nagel DJ, Owens KM, Rackow A, Phipps RP, Sime PJ, Kottmann RM
PloS one.. 2018 13 (5):e0197936. Epub 05/24/2018.
Cai Y, Nagel DJ, Zhou Q, Li F, Pi X, Knight P, Yan C
Circulation research.. 2015 March 27116 (7):1120-32. Epub 01/21/2015.
Cai Y, Miller CL, Nagel DJ, Jeon KI, Lim S, Gao P, Knight PA, Yan C
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology.. 2011 March 31 (3):616-23. Epub 12/09/2010.
Fan J, Xu G, Nagel DJ, Hua Z, Zhang N, Yin G
Neuroscience letters.. 2010 April 12473 (3):196-201. Epub 02/24/2010.
Zhang N, Cai W, Ma Y, Yin G, Nagel DJ, Berk BC
Cell biology international.. 2009 December 1634 (1):41-7. Epub 12/16/2009.
Miller CL, Oikawa M, Cai Y, Wojtovich AP, Nagel DJ, Xu X, Xu H, Florio V, Rybalkin SD, Beavo JA, Chen YF, Li JD, Blaxall BC, Abe JI, Yan C
Circulation research.. 2009 November 6105 (10):956-64. Epub 09/24/2009.
Yang C, Ren Y, Liu F, Cai W, Zhang N, Nagel DJ, Yin G
Neuroscience letters.. 2008 August 29441 (3):267-71. Epub 06/18/2008.
Wang P, Cao X, Nagel DJ, Yin G
Neuroscience letters.. 2007 March 30415 (3):248-52. Epub 01/27/2007.
Nagel DJ, Aizawa T, Jeon KI, Liu W, Mohan A, Wei H, Miano JM, Florio VA, Gao P, Korshunov VA, Berk BC, Yan C
Circulation research.. 2006 March 3198 (6):777-84. Epub 03/02/2006.
Books
Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine (2021)
Chapter: Key Anesthesiology Determinants in Ventilator-dependent Patients and Home Non-invasive Ventilation Users
Authors: DJ Nagel, AR Rackow, RM Kottmann
Publisher: Nova Science, Hauppauge NY 2021
Respiratory Ventilation Strategies in Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure in Idiopathic Pulmonary Diseases. A Practical Approach (2020)
Chapter: Acute Respiratory Failure in Chronic Interstitial Lung Disease
Authors: Baah S, Nagel DJ, Kalininskiy A, Kottmann RM
Publisher: Nova Science, Hauppague NY 2020
Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases in Health and Disease (2005)
Chapter: Regulation and Function of Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases in Vascular Smooth Muscle and Vascular Disease
Authors: Yan C, Nagel DJ, Jeon KI
Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton 2005
Ratings & Comments
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Patient Comments
Dr. Nagel exceeded the high praises I had heard prior to my visit. He listened to me and my concerns, offered a path forward, and explained in simple terms what was happening. I was, quite literally, moved to tears to be finally heard.
Aug 25, 2024
Dr Nagel is an excellent doctor. He shows concern, shares his expertise and puts the patient at ease.
Jun 13, 2024
This was a consultation and this provider did not rush through the appointment. He asked numerous questions about my health history. Outlined my present diagnosis and gave different scenarios, choices and projected outcomes. Also gave me trusted medical internet sites to reference to help me make decisions.
Jun 08, 2024
He was excellent
Jun 05, 2024
Dr. Nagel made sure that I understood every detail of information he communicated during my appointment. His ability to convey this in "layman's terms" was outstanding and he gave several helpful analogies as well. I brought a list of questions and concerns that Dr. Nagel addressed patiently and respectfully.
Apr 21, 2024
On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this provider a 20. That is not a typo.
Feb 08, 2024
I always recommend Dr Nagel he's an outstanding pulmonologist
Dec 28, 2023
I was shown the cat scans of my lungs. The doctor explained everything thoroughly and also told me that his medical opinion differed from other members of my care team. He was excellent.
Nov 03, 2023
Dr. Nagel is fantastic!
Aug 18, 2023
Dr. Nagel is a rock star doctor! He's the best of the best. Brilliant, compassionate, accessible and respectful. I'm always recommending him to other patients.
Jun 01, 2023
I could not ask for a better experience.
Apr 26, 2023
Provider was excellent. He took the time to explain my situation and concerns. He was very easy to understand and has a wonderful disposition!
Apr 04, 2023
Extremely satisfied - clear, pleasant, thorough review of my records - LISTENED.
Mar 08, 2023
Good experience
Mar 03, 2023
Myself & 2 daughters are fond of Dr. Nagel and feel he is a wonderful dr. for my lung problem.
Dec 05, 2022
Dr. Nagel was outstanding in his ability to accurately describe any issue/concern I had. He was patient, clear and concise. His explanations, further, were thorough. Obviously I was very impressed.
Nov 25, 2022
Dr. Nagel has consistently been the best pulmonologist that takes care of me.
Nov 21, 2022
Dr Nagel continually takes time to listen, problem solve and offer suggestions on my care. I appreciate his sharing his ideas with the team of cardio and rheumatology doctors.
Nov 14, 2022
This was my first time meeting him. I have lung damage from illness & COVID. He spent an hour with me and was just wonderful.
Oct 31, 2022
Dr. Nagel is a excellent physician/pulmenologist.
Oct 03, 2022
I got all my questions answered with the doctors information.
Aug 29, 2022
Everyone was friendly & courteous.
Aug 23, 2022
Explained things the BEST I have ever had explained.
Aug 05, 2022
The doctor was very patient and answered all my questions . I really liked him very much.
May 19, 2022
Feel confident that Dr. Nagel is looking after my best interests & doing his best to help me deal with my medical problems.
May 17, 2022
I'm so glad for Dr. Nagel showing me in detail [...].
May 16, 2022
Extremely KNOWLEDGEABLE, respectful, courteous. Excellent doctor.
May 06, 2022
Good. Everyone was very attentive and polite.
Apr 27, 2022
Dr. Nagel is an excellent physician!
Mar 10, 2022