Zena B. Ghazala, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist
Primary Appointment Location
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 263-2621
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. Ghazala
Clinical Biography
Zena Ghazala, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pulmonology. Dr. Ghazala received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where she also completed her fellowship in pediatric pulmonology. Dr. Ghazala currently serves as the director of the primary ciliary dyskinesia center at Arkansas Children’s. Before she started her career in medicine, Dr. Ghazala represented her home country, Iraq, in international chess tournaments.
Clinical Focus
Dr. Ghazala’s clinical interests are in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, rare lung disease, pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and tracheostomy/ventilator dependent children.
Dr. Ghazala's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Pediatrics — Pulmonary
- Assistant Professor
Education
- Fellowship
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Pediatric Pulmonology - Residency
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Pediatrics - Medical School
- Weill Cornell Medical College (Qatar)
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics — General Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology
- Arkansas State Medical Board
Associations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Thoracic Society
Dr. Ghazala's Research
Selected Publications
- Davis LL, Puozzo A, Vitalo DC, Ghazala Z, Zhuo SY, Robinson L, Jeong E, Mohammed HO, Liotta JL, Jacquiet P, Bowman DD. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using a crude antigen extract to measure Cuterebra-specific immunoglobulin G in sera of cats with systemic infections. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2013 May; 25(3):395-401. doi: 10.1177/1040638713486644 PMID: 23628641.
View in Pubmed: 23628641 - Sadiq S, Ghazala Z, Chowdhury A, Büsselberg D. Metal toxicity at the synapse: presynaptic, postsynaptic, and long-term effects. J Toxicol. 2012; 2012():132671. doi: 10.1155/2012/132671 PMID: 22287959.
View in Pubmed: 22287959
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Conditions Treated
UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
- Airway Disorders
- Airway Obstruction
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Breathing Disorders
- Breathing Disorders of Sleep
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Deformity
- Cough
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease
- Diaphragmatic Paralysis
- Lung Disease
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Nodules
- Shortness of Breath
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed
UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Ghazala's Areas of Expertise
Pediatric Care
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Locations Where Dr. Ghazala Practices
Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 263-2621
New and Returning Patients