Emir Festic, M.D., M.S.

  1. Pulmonologist
  2. Sleep Medicine Specialist

Departamentos

  1. Medicina pulmonar

Grupos especializados

  1. Medicina del sueño

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Idiomas

English

Emir Festic, M.D., M.S, practices pulmonary and sleep medicine. His clinical focus includes expertise in management of:

  • Acute respiratory failure, caused by pneumonia, pulmonary aspiration or exacerbation of chronic diseases, among other conditions, requiring advanced respiratory support.
  • Chronic respiratory failure, due to neuromuscular weakness, restrictive thoracic disease, among other conditions, requiring advanced respiratory support.
  • Sleep disordered breathing, such as obstructive and central sleep apnea and obesity-hypoventilation syndrome.
  • General pulmonary and sleep medicine.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Festic is an NIH-funded researcher providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.

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Jacksonville, Florida
  1. 2015
    BASIC SCIENCE MASTERSClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2005
    ResidentPulmonary Diseases, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2005
    Fellow - Pulmonary MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2003
    Fellow - Critical Care MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 2003
    ResidentIowa Medicaid
  6. 2001
    ResidentWeill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Methodist Hospital
  7. 1999
    InternshipWeill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Methodist Hospital
  8. 1994
    MDUniversity of Sarajevo, School of Medicine

Certifications

  1. 2007
    Sleep MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2005
    Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2003
    Critical Care MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  4. 2001
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    2017 Distinguished Research Award, Department of MedicineMayo Clinic
  2. 2013
    Acknowledgment for contribution to the Institute for academic work and developmentUniversity of Sarajevo
  3. 2013
    Recognition for contibution to the development of intensive care medicine in Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina Federal Ministry of Health
  4. 2012
    2012 KL2 ScholarMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2004
    SCCM 2004 In-Training Award WinnerSociety of Critical Care Medicine
  6. 2003
    2003 Research Award, Critical Care MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 2002
    Poster of DistinctionCHEST 2002
  8. 2002
    Best Poster AwardCHEST 2002
  9. 2002
    2002 Academic Clinician - Best Fellow Award, Critical Care MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 2002
    AFMR Travel AwardAmerican Federation for Medical Research
  11. 2001
    Award for Meritorious Research AchievementDepartment of Internal Medicine, New York Methodist Hospital
  12. 2000
    Chief Medical ResidentWeill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Methodist Hospital
  13. 2000
    Award for Meritorious Research AchievementDepartment of Internal Medicine, New York Methodist Hospital
  14. 2000
    Best Resident 2000The Physicians Alumni Association, New York Methodist Hospital
  15. 2000
    Best Resident 2000Department of Internal Medicine, New York Methodist Hospital
  16. 1999
    Best Intern of the MonthDepartment of Internal Medicine, New York Methodist Hospital
  17. 1994
    Cum Laude Graduate, Equivalent: Excellent SuccessUniversity of Sarajevo, School of Medicine
  18. 1993
    Honors, Clinical Courses, Equivalent: Extraordinary SuccessUniversity of Sarajevo, School of Medicine
  19. 1986
    Best Student in the ClassSchool of Health-Allied Disciplines
  20. 1985
    Best Student in the ClassSchool of Health-Allied Disciplines, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - 2021
    Steering Committee MemberSociety of Critical Care Medicine; Discovery Critical Care Research Network
  2. 2017 - present
    Chair of SessionAmerican Thoracic Society (ATS)
  3. 2016 - present
    Program DirectorClinical Outcomes Research Program
  4. 2016 - present
    MemberCardiopulmonary Focused Research Team
  5. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Thoracic Society, Global Critical Care Working Group
  6. 2015 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Florida: Comprehensive Research Team
  7. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine
  8. 2013 - present
    Vice Chair for ResearchDepartment of Critical Care
  9. 2012 - present
    FellowSociety of Critical Care Medicine
  10. 2010 - 2015
    Clinical Equipment Committee - Florida, Clinical Practice Committee - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  11. 2010 - present
    Founding MemberGlobal Intensive Care Working Group, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
  12. 2009 - 2013
    MemberAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Network, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
  13. 2009 - 2010
    Poster Session ChairAnnual Congress, Society of Critical Care Medicine
  14. 2009 - present
    MemberEuropean Society of Intensive Care Medicine
  15. 2009 - present
    MemberUS Critical Illness and Injury Trials Group, National Institutes of Health
  16. 2008 - 2013
    DirectorSurgical ICU, Department of Critical Care
  17. 2008 - 2013
    MemberHealthcare Associated Infection Prevention, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  18. 2008 - 2013
    Team LeaderVentilator Associated Pneumonia, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  19. 2008 - 2013
    MemberCentral Venous Catheter Blood Stream Infections, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  20. 2008
    MemberPulmonary Medicine Committee, Flagler Hospital
  21. 2007 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  22. 2005 - 2008
    MemberCritical Care Committee, Flagler Hospital
  23. 2005 - 2008
    MemberInfectious Control Committee, Flagler Hospital
  24. 2004 - 2006
    EditorATS Critical Care Website Advisory Board, American Thoracic Society
  25. 2003 - present
    Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  26. 2003 - present
    MemberFlorida Medical Association
  27. 2003 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Thoracic Society (ATS)
  28. 2002 - present
    MemberSociety of Critical Care Medicine
  29. 2001 - 2003
    Fellow RepresentativeResuscitation Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  30. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Chest Physicians