Dr. Gerard Criner

Dr. Gerard Criner, MD

Dr. Gerard Criner is a pulmonologist at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is known for COPD and lung volume reduction.

Dr. Criner is chair of the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He led the LIBERATE trial of endobronchial valves, which showed that a bronchoscopic procedure can help selected patients with severe emphysema breathe better.

About Dr. Gerard Criner – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Gerard Criner, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: COPD and emphysema; lung volume reduction (surgical and bronchoscopic); lung transplantation
• Current Role: Chair and Professor, Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Temple University Hospital
• Address: Temple University Hospital, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: templehealth.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Gerard Criner:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema
• COPD flare-ups (exacerbations)
• Endobronchial valve treatment
• Lung volume reduction surgery
• Lung transplant evaluation

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Internal Medicine with Pulmonary Disease and/or Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine); confirm with the ABIM verification tool
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Temple University Hospital; Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Insurance

Find MD Health has not confirmed Dr. Gerard Criner’s plan-by-plan participation. Temple University Hospital publishes the commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products it contracts with on its insurance pages, but an individual physician’s participation can differ from the hospital’s. Call the office with your member ID before booking. Source: Temple University Hospital insurance information; reviewed October 1, 2026.

Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Gerard Criner is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask Temple University Hospital’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Lead author of the LIBERATE trial of Zephyr endobronchial valves (2018)
• Leader in national COPD and emphysema research networks

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Temple Health physician profile (templehealth.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Gerard Criner known for?

Dr. Gerard Criner is known for COPD and lung volume reduction.

Where does Dr. Gerard Criner practice?

He practices at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What conditions does Dr. Gerard Criner treat?

He focuses on severe COPD and emphysema treatments.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Gerard Criner?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Temple University Hospital before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Temple Health.