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Dr. Ijlal Babar received his medical degree from Aga Kahn University and completed his training at the University of Arizona. He came to Ocean Springs from the University of Arizona in 2003, where he held an academic position as Assistant Professor of Medicine.Dr. Babar is board certified in Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. He is the medical director of Singing River Pulmonary Critical Care and the Regional Pulmonary Hypertension Center. Dr. Babar has been crucial in Singing River's expansion of clinical trials and research initiatives and a key player in our fight against COVID-19.

Singing River Regional Pulmonary Hypertension Center, located in Ocean Springs, MS, is part of a comprehensive healthcare system that offers a wide range of medical services, including pulmonary care, cancer treatment, cardiac care, and more. With a commitment to high-quality service and a collaborative approach, the center provides patients access to expert physicians and cutting-edge treatments. The Singing River Health System emphasizes teamwork and a culture of care, ensuring that both patients and employees feel valued and supported. Their dedication to exceptional customer service and community well-being is reflected in their diverse areas of care and commitment to compassionate healthcare delivery. Generated from the website

Dr. Waheed completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. While he completed his training, he participated in research to include catastrophic pneumonia, preparedness for man-made disasters, malnutrition, just to name a few. He also participated in quality improvement projects at Loyola.Dr. Waheed treats commonly known lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. He also treats pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung diseases. He offers advanced bronchoscopy.