Ganesan Murali, MD

Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Pulmonary
  • Sleep Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Tamil
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About

Philosophy of care

I approach patients not only with compassion but a listening ear. We have a relatively short period of time together, so I listen to the patient’s complaints, observe carefully and pay attention to details. It’s important for patients to have a chance to express all their concerns before I jump in and say what I think is going on. Whatever the symptoms may be, I try to identify the root cause and develop a comprehensive, holistic approach to eradicating the underlying problem so the person can feel better in the long run.

Why I entered medicine

I was always fascinated when I went to see doctors, and I wanted to help people who were sick. I like to meet people, talk about their problems and find ways to solve them. Because of those interests, I became one of the first in my family to enter medicine, receiving my training initially in India and later in the United Kingdom. Then I spent about 18 years in Philadelphia before moving to the Lehigh Valley.

Community involvement

I’m relatively new to the area and am still exploring, but one of my long-term goals is to provide service to an international organization that places doctors where they are most needed around the world. I also enjoy teaching children about Hindu philosophy and culture at my temple.

Personal interests

I enjoy gardening, mainly with flowering plants and vegetables, and traveling. I’ve been to various European countries such as France and Spain, as well as places like Cambodia, Vietnam and the Caribbean. I also like to read, especially nonfiction.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Lehigh Valley Hospital 40th in the country for pulmonology and lung surgery.
Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 40th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list.
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Education

Medical School
 Madras Medical College, Foreign - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), 1988

Training

Internship 1987
 Government General Hospital, Kakinada, Kakinada

Residency 1995
 Internal Medicine, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1996
 Internal Medicine, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1997
 Internal Medicine, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship 2000
 Pulmonary Disease, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship 2001
 Pulmonary Disease, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship 2002
 Critical Care Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Publications & Clinical Trials

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