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Zena B. Ghazala, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist

Primary Appointment Location

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Overview

Area of Expertise
Pediatric Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes (Referral Required)
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Language
English

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Zena B. Ghazala, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations

Make an Appointment With Dr. Ghazala

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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.

Arkansas Children’s Provider Profile – Dr. Zena Ghazala

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 and Training

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

UAMS Research Profile

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Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Ghazala

UAMS Health 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 or Prescribed by Dr. Ghazala

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chronic Care
  • CT Scan
  • Flu Shots
  • Medication Evaluation and Management
  • Pediatric Airway management
  • Pulmonary Function Tests
  • Sleep Testing
  • Stress Testing
  • Swallow Studies
  • X-Rays

Dr. Ghazala's Areas of Expertise

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Pediatric Care

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Locations Where Dr. Ghazala Practices

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Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Ghazala

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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