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Benjamin Ranard, MD, MSHP

Specialty in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Ranard is a Pulmonary and Critical Care fellow at Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Cornell University (2011) and his Doctor of Medicine and Masters of Science in Health Policy Research from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (2016). In addition to pulmonology and critical care medicine, Dr. Ranard is interested in health care redesign, health policy, and looking for ways to improve the quality of care for all patients.

Education and training

2019-2022 - Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY

2016-2019 - Residency, Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

2011-2015 - Doctor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2011-2015 - Masters of Science in Health Policy Research, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2007-2011 - Artium baccalaureus in Biological Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine Certified

Articles from Benjamin Ranard, MD, MSHP

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Respiratory illnesses, including asthma or a viral infection, can cause pain in the area of your lungs. Lung pain should always be taken seriously because other causes, such as pneumonia or a pulmonary embolism, need to be treated immediately.

Pharyngitis: Sore Throat Causes & Treatments

Pharyngitis is the medical term for a sore throat. It means your throat is red and inflamed. It’s usually caused by a cold virus but could be caused by the flu or strep throat.

COVID-19 vs the Flu

Flu season this year brings the risk of both the flu (influenza virus) and COVID-19 (coronavirus). Similar symptoms include fever and cough. One difference is that with COVID-19 some people lose their sense of taste and smell.

Pneumonia vs. Bronchitis: What’s the Difference?

Both infections affect the lungs and cause similar symptoms. Pneumonia is less common but can be more severe and require hospitalization.

Quit Smoking | Tips to Prepare Yourself & Be Successful

Most smokers know that quitting is good for their health. But if you’ve become physically and psychologically dependent on smoking, the idea of quitting can seem daunting.

Coughing Up Green or Yellow Phlegm

During cold and flu season, you may find yourself coughing up phlegm, and it may look yellow or green. That’s your body’s way of dealing with an infection. But you may have a virus that will go away on its own or you may have a bacterial infection that needs medication.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension is when there is high blood pressure in the blood vessels in your lungs. It can cause shortness of breath when you’re active and fatigue.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Know the Symptoms

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease of the lungs. It's often from inhaling toxins (poisons), most commonly tobacco smoke. It can be from smoking yourself (a significant risk factor for COPD) or from secondhand smoke.

Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Churg-Strauss syndrome, now known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), is a rare disease that causes asthma, sinus infections, hay fever, and other respiratory symptoms. Because these symptoms are so common, it can be hard to diagnose—but treatment can significantly help symptoms, so knowing the signs is key.

Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing of the small arteries that take blood from your heart to the arm and legs. PAD is typically the result of deposits of calcium and fatty plaques in the arteries. It causes pain and weakness, usually in your legs.

How to Spot the Signs of Wheezing

Wheezing can be a sign of an asthma attack, pneumonia, or chronic lung condition like COPD. Here’s how to tell when it’s a medical emergency and when to treat it at home.

7 Causes of a Productive Cough

When mucus irritates your airways or lungs, it makes you cough up phlegm. Most of the time, a virus or bacteria has caused the mucus production. Or a history of cigarette smoking. Sometimes it’s contagious.

Congestion: 6 Common Causes & Treatments

Congestion can be more than just a stuffy nose—and a sign of a lot of different conditions. Here are the 6 most common reasons you might feel congested and the best way to treat it.

Respiratory illnesses, including asthma or a viral infection, can cause pain in the area of your lungs. Lung pain should always be taken seriously because other causes, such as pneumonia or a pulmonary embolism, need to be treated immediately.

Pharyngitis: Sore Throat Causes & Treatments

Pharyngitis is the medical term for a sore throat. It means your throat is red and inflamed. It’s usually caused by a cold virus but could be caused by the flu or strep throat.

COVID-19 vs the Flu

Flu season this year brings the risk of both the flu (influenza virus) and COVID-19 (coronavirus). Similar symptoms include fever and cough. One difference is that with COVID-19 some people lose their sense of taste and smell.

Pneumonia vs. Bronchitis: What’s the Difference?

Both infections affect the lungs and cause similar symptoms. Pneumonia is less common but can be more severe and require hospitalization.

Quit Smoking | Tips to Prepare Yourself & Be Successful

Most smokers know that quitting is good for their health. But if you’ve become physically and psychologically dependent on smoking, the idea of quitting can seem daunting.

Coughing Up Green or Yellow Phlegm

During cold and flu season, you may find yourself coughing up phlegm, and it may look yellow or green. That’s your body’s way of dealing with an infection. But you may have a virus that will go away on its own or you may have a bacterial infection that needs medication.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension is when there is high blood pressure in the blood vessels in your lungs. It can cause shortness of breath when you’re active and fatigue.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Know the Symptoms

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease of the lungs. It's often from inhaling toxins (poisons), most commonly tobacco smoke. It can be from smoking yourself (a significant risk factor for COPD) or from secondhand smoke.

Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Churg-Strauss syndrome, now known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), is a rare disease that causes asthma, sinus infections, hay fever, and other respiratory symptoms. Because these symptoms are so common, it can be hard to diagnose—but treatment can significantly help symptoms, so knowing the signs is key.

Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing of the small arteries that take blood from your heart to the arm and legs. PAD is typically the result of deposits of calcium and fatty plaques in the arteries. It causes pain and weakness, usually in your legs.

How to Spot the Signs of Wheezing

Wheezing can be a sign of an asthma attack, pneumonia, or chronic lung condition like COPD. Here’s how to tell when it’s a medical emergency and when to treat it at home.

7 Causes of a Productive Cough

When mucus irritates your airways or lungs, it makes you cough up phlegm. Most of the time, a virus or bacteria has caused the mucus production. Or a history of cigarette smoking. Sometimes it’s contagious.

Congestion: 6 Common Causes & Treatments

Congestion can be more than just a stuffy nose—and a sign of a lot of different conditions. Here are the 6 most common reasons you might feel congested and the best way to treat it.

Respiratory illnesses, including asthma or a viral infection, can cause pain in the area of your lungs. Lung pain should always be taken seriously because other causes, such as pneumonia or a pulmonary embolism, need to be treated immediately.

Pharyngitis: Sore Throat Causes & Treatments

Pharyngitis is the medical term for a sore throat. It means your throat is red and inflamed. It’s usually caused by a cold virus but could be caused by the flu or strep throat.

COVID-19 vs the Flu

Flu season this year brings the risk of both the flu (influenza virus) and COVID-19 (coronavirus). Similar symptoms include fever and cough. One difference is that with COVID-19 some people lose their sense of taste and smell.

Pneumonia vs. Bronchitis: What’s the Difference?

Both infections affect the lungs and cause similar symptoms. Pneumonia is less common but can be more severe and require hospitalization.

Quit Smoking | Tips to Prepare Yourself & Be Successful

Most smokers know that quitting is good for their health. But if you’ve become physically and psychologically dependent on smoking, the idea of quitting can seem daunting.

Coughing Up Green or Yellow Phlegm

During cold and flu season, you may find yourself coughing up phlegm, and it may look yellow or green. That’s your body’s way of dealing with an infection. But you may have a virus that will go away on its own or you may have a bacterial infection that needs medication.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension is when there is high blood pressure in the blood vessels in your lungs. It can cause shortness of breath when you’re active and fatigue.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Know the Symptoms

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease of the lungs. It's often from inhaling toxins (poisons), most commonly tobacco smoke. It can be from smoking yourself (a significant risk factor for COPD) or from secondhand smoke.

Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Churg-Strauss syndrome, now known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), is a rare disease that causes asthma, sinus infections, hay fever, and other respiratory symptoms. Because these symptoms are so common, it can be hard to diagnose—but treatment can significantly help symptoms, so knowing the signs is key.

Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the narrowing of the small arteries that take blood from your heart to the arm and legs. PAD is typically the result of deposits of calcium and fatty plaques in the arteries. It causes pain and weakness, usually in your legs.

How to Spot the Signs of Wheezing

Wheezing can be a sign of an asthma attack, pneumonia, or chronic lung condition like COPD. Here’s how to tell when it’s a medical emergency and when to treat it at home.

7 Causes of a Productive Cough

When mucus irritates your airways or lungs, it makes you cough up phlegm. Most of the time, a virus or bacteria has caused the mucus production. Or a history of cigarette smoking. Sometimes it’s contagious.

Congestion: 6 Common Causes & Treatments

Congestion can be more than just a stuffy nose—and a sign of a lot of different conditions. Here are the 6 most common reasons you might feel congested and the best way to treat it.

Publication Highlights

For a list of Dr. Ranard's publications, visit his Google Scholar Site.

Prone Positioning in Awake, Nonintubated Patients With COVID-19 Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure.

Harnessing digital media to promote health and research

Real-Time Communication of a Clinical Pathway for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding through Secure Text Messaging

Defibrillation in the movies: A missed opportunity for public health education.

Crowdsourcing—Harnessing the Masses to Advance Health and Medicine, a Systematic Review

Yelp reviews of hospital care can supplement and inform traditional surveys of the patient experience of care

Identifying potential uses of crowdsourcing in global health, conflict, and humanitarian settings: An adapted CHNRI (Child Health and Nutrition Initiative) exercise